State grantTennessee
Arts Education Project Support
Offered by Tennessee Arts Commission
Found automatically on tnartscommission.org/grants/arts-education-project-support. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- Nonprofits with arts or education missions, local governments, K-12 schools, libraries, and higher education institutions.
- How much
- $12,000 – $25,000Tier 1: up to $12,000; Tier 2: up to $18,000; Tier 3: up to $25,000. Awards are competitive and most requests are not fully funded.
- By when
- Between roundsRecurring program. Next round not posted yet.No application deadline or open date is stated on the page. Projects may not begin until July 1, 2027 and must conclude by June 15, 2028. First-time applicants should contact Chris Sweatt at chris.sweatt@tn.gov or 615-253-8914 prior to submitting an application to verify eligibility.
Checked Oct 19, 2026
About this grant
The Tennessee Arts Commission's Arts Education Project Support grant funds high-quality, hands-on arts education projects led by professional artists or instructors, including community-based arts learning, professional development for arts educators, and out-of-school time programs for youth. Projects must have measurable goals and align with at least one program goal, and must take place between July 1, 2027 and June 15, 2028. Funding tiers range from $12,000 to $25,000 depending on project scope and duration.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Applicants must be one of the following: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with a primary mission of arts and/or education; local government agencies; public K–12 schools or districts; libraries; or institutions of higher learning. National or regional 501(c)(3) organizations chartered in Tennessee serving as an umbrella organization applying for funds for another group are restricted to one application per fiscal year. Arts organizations receiving revenue directly from a 'New Specialty Earmarked Plate' under T.C.A 55-4-301(a)(1) are ineligible. All applicants must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Organizations may only apply for one Arts Education Project Support grant per year, and may not apply for the same project in another Commission grant category in the same fiscal year.
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