State grantTennessee
Arts Education Community Impact (AE-CI) Grant
Offered by Tennessee Arts Commission
Found automatically on tnartscommission.org/grants/arts-education-community-impact. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- Tennessee K-12 public schools, nonprofit arts organizations, public higher education institutions, or local government agencies, with two partners.
- How much
- $20,000 – $30,000Three-year funding structure: Year 1 $20,000; Year 2 $30,000; Year 3 $25,000. A 2:1 match is required ($1 cash match for every $2 in grant funds).
- By when
- Between roundsRecurring program. Next round not posted yet.Applications are not being accepted for new projects in FY28; FY27 guidelines are for reference only. No future open date is posted.
Checked Oct 19, 2026
About this grant
The Arts Education Community Impact Grant supports cross-sector partnerships building sustainable arts education systems across Tennessee, funding a three-year structure of planning, implementation, and sustainability. Lead applicants must be Tennessee-based K-12 public schools/districts, 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organizations, public higher education institutions, or local government agencies, partnered with at least two additional cross-sector organizations including a public K-12 school or district. The program is currently closed for new FY28 projects, but the FY27 guidelines are provided for reference.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Lead applicants must be Tennessee-based K-12 public schools or school districts, 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organizations, public higher education institutions, or local government agencies. Applicants must partner with at least two additional cross-sector organizations, and at least one partner must be a public K-12 school or school district. Priority is given to organizations in distressed and at-risk designated counties.
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