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Tennessee Arts Commission

Rural Arts Facilities Fund – FY28

Opening soon

Key facts

Deadline
Due Jan 8, 2027 · 89 days left
Award size
Up to $200K
Match ?
Not required · Work out your budget and match
How you get paid ?
By reimbursement: you spend your own money first and get paid back later, often months later. Make sure you can cover the costs until then.
Buildings & equipment
The official notice says construction, renovation or equipment can be paid for. Check the limits.
Who can apply
Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), City or town government, County government
Where
Anywhere in Tennessee

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.

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

  • Available in Johnson County
  • No match required

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About this grant

Helps rural communities build, renovate, or expand arts and cultural facilities owned by nonprofits or local governments. No dollar-for-dollar match is required.

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Ask a partner for a letter

Your schedule, working back from the deadline

  1. Dec18
    Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
    Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters.
  2. Jan1
    Finish a complete draft for a final review
    Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft.
  3. Jan5
    Submit
    Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble.
  4. Jan8
    Deadline
    From the funder.

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Writing the need statement? Johnson County facts with citations.

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