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Tennessee Arts Commission

Partnership Support (Operating Support) – FY28

Opening soon

Key facts

Deadline
Opens Oct 9, 2026 · due Dec 18, 2026
Award size
Up to $100K
Match ?
Not stated: check the official notice · Work out your budget and match
Who can apply
Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), City or town government, County government
Where
Anywhere in Tennessee

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How this fits you

  • Available in Tennessee

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About this grant

Operating support for qualified arts organizations chartered and headquartered in Tennessee, including government local arts agencies. Requests are capped at 20% of the prior year's cash operating expenses.

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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