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Tennessee Arts Commission

Small Urban Partnership Support – FY28

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Key facts

Deadline
Opens Oct 9, 2026 · due Dec 18, 2026
Award size
Up to $45K
Match ?
Required: you cover 50% of the total project · Work out your budget and match
Who can apply
Nonprofit with 501(c)(3)
Where
Anderson County, Blount County, Bradley County, Davidson County, Hamilton County, Knox County, Madison County, Maury County, Montgomery County, Putnam County, Rutherford County, Sevier County, Shelby County, Sullivan County, Sumner County, Washington County, Williamson County, Wilson County

Opening soon: the funder has announced this grant, but you can't apply yet. Use the time to get ready and check whether it fits.

Your share in dollars

For a $45,000 grant you'd put in about $45,000 of your own money or donated help, for a total project of about $90,000.

Based on the funder's stated 50% applicant share. Some programs lower it for distressed counties or accept donated help.

Before you apply: Tennessee state agencies usually require you to be registered as a supplier in the state's Edison system before they can pay a grant. Ask the program contact, and register early. Get-ready checklist

How this fits you

  • Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Bradley County, Davidson County and 14 more counties
  • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)

Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.

Application (opens Oct 9, 2026) Add dates to my calendar

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About this grant

Operating support for smaller arts organizations chartered in one of Tennessee's urban counties. New applicants must email a program director to request entry before applying.

Ask a partner for a letter

Your schedule, working back from the deadline

  1. Nov27
    Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
    Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters.
  2. Dec11
    Finish a complete draft for a final review
    Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft.
  3. Dec15
    Submit
    Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble.
  4. Dec18
    Deadline
    From the funder.

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