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Find similar grantsVisual Arts, Craft, Media & Design grants is sponsored by Tennessee Arts Commission. This program supports visual art, craft, and media organizations and individual artists throughout Tennessee.
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Grants - Tennessee Arts Commission Click on any of the stages of the grant cycle for full details. Eligible applicants include: 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, chartered & headquartered in Tennessee Entities of local government including libraries, public schools, municipalities Most grant funds are awarded once-a-year, while other grants are awarded on an ongoing basis, pursuant to availability of funds.
Eligible applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the application process and grant cycle. Tennessee Arts Commission grants are competitive. Successful applications are clear and thorough, demonstrate value to the community served and outline identifiable goals and measurable outcomes.
The Tennessee Arts Commission reserves the right to deny any application or withhold funding in whole or in part, if the applicant organization programming and activities are outside of the scope or spirit of the Commission’s mission, purpose, or grant program. Commission programs include arts & health, arts education, community arts development, folklife, literary arts, performing arts, and visual arts/craft/media/design.
Address: 320 6th Ave N. , Nashville, TN 37219 For accessibility accommodation requests including alternate digital formats, captioning, ASL, and assistive technologies please contact Kim Johnson, Director of Arts & Health, 615-532-9797.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations chartered and headquartered in Tennessee; entities of local government including libraries, public schools, municipalities; individuals. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Visual Arts, Craft, Media & Design grants is funded by Tennessee Arts Commission. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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