South Arts
Southern Artist Spotlight Grant (FY27)
Key facts
- Deadline
- Due Apr 30, 2027 · 205 days left
- Award size
- Up to $8,000
- Match ?
- Required: you cover 50% of the total project · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), City or town government, County government, State government
- Where
- Anywhere in Tennessee
Your share in dollars
For a $8,000 grant you'd put in about $8,000 of your own money or donated help, for a total project of about $16,000.
Based on the funder's stated 50% applicant share. Some programs lower it for distressed counties or accept donated help.
How this fits you
- Available in Blount County
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
Official notice: https://www.southarts.org/grants-opportunities/southern-artist-spotlight-grant · Printed from grantme.click/grants/c0e2aefb-b6f4-4e69-9d1b-8c64abf3b2fb
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About this grant
First-come, first-served grants that help nonprofit and government presenters in the South Arts region, including Tennessee, book artists from the South Arts roster for public performances, screenings or exhibitions plus community engagement. Covers up to half the artist fee, with a dollar-for-dollar cash match and a UEI required.
Your schedule, working back from the deadline
- Apr9
Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters. - Apr23
Finish a complete draft for a final review
Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft. - Apr27
Submit
Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble. - Apr30
Deadline
From the funder.
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Writing the need statement? Blount County facts with citations.