Small Urban Partnership Support

Support for qualified arts organizations chartered in one of Tennessee's Urban Counties. Provides restricted operating support for qualified arts organizations chartered in one of Tennessee's urban counties (Anderson, Blount, Bradley, Davidson, Hamilton, Knox, Madison, Maury, Montgomery, Putnam, Rutherford, Sevier, Shelby, Sullivan, Sumner, Washington, Williamson, Wilson). Organizations may request up to 30% of their total cash operating expenses from the most recently completed fiscal year, with a minimum organizational budget of $30,000. Requires a one-to-one cash match. Applicants must have demonstrated history of at least three years of Commission funding during the last five years in specified grant categories. Peer review occurs once every three years after initial two-year review period. Operating support is restricted to specific line items including salaries, benefits, professional fees, supplies, occupancy, equipment rental, printing, travel, and other non-personnel expenses.

Program Details

Tennessee Arts Commission is a funding organization that offers the Small Urban Partnership Support grant program to support arts and cultural programs and equipment purchase. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Tennessee Arts Commission through Tennessee Arts Commission. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs and equipment purchase should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include qualified arts organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Tennessee Arts Commission or on Tennessee Arts Commission before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: Up to $45K. This is a rolling or open-cycle opportunity with no fixed application deadline. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports arts and cultural programs and equipment purchase. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Tennessee Arts Commission. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by funder — verify requirements with Tennessee Arts Commission before applying.

Award details

Award range: Up to $45K.

Categories

Arts Culture · Equipment Purchase