297 Tennessee Art Grants and Culture Grants

Awards of $5,000 to Tennessee artists in recognition of exceptional artwork. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days to complete. Awards will be presented to professional artists in the following disciplines: visual arts, theater, music...

Fellowships to USA graduate students for opportunities to study abroad. Students will study cultures and languages in eligible foreign countries. The purpose of the program is to offer students the opportunity to gain knowledge that will assist them with future governm...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International singers and actors between the ages of 19 and 32 to participate in a musical theater and opera vocal contest. Contestants are encouraged to choose contrasting songs that display stylistic range and repertoire. Contestants ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, qualifying municipalities, and educational institutions in multiple states for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of safety, community building, and environme...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations that utilize music in their programming for general operating support. Applicants must submit a preliminary letter prior to applying. Requests will be accepted from organizations with programming that utilizes music...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit arts organizations for curator-led visual arts projects. Funding is intended to support initiatives such as performances, exhibitions, public program series, curatorial research, publications, and commissions related to contempor...

Grants of up to $20,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, IHEs, school districts, libraries, and museums for community programs to promote reading. Applicants must submit an intent to apply prior t...

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International scholars representing Indigenous communities for efforts to record, preserve, and bring to life Indigenous cultures, languages, and knowledge systems. Funding is intended to increase access t...

Grants to USA organizations in multiple states and locations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life of local residents in areas served by the funding source. Eligible organizations are located in specified commun...

Residencies to USA artists to create original artistic work on a nature reserve in Wyoming. The goal of the program is to increase the public's appreciation for and understanding of national parks. Applications are welcome from a variety of creative individuals, includ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for projects that raise awareness about issues related to animal rights. Eligible projects may be artistic or academic in nature. Priority will be given to new applicants. Grants are awarded in thre...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and France nonprofit organizations for cultural and artistic exchanges. Funding is intended for dance-based projects such as tours, presentations, series, and joint productions. Grants may be used for production-related expenses, such as ...

Grants to USA middle schools for music education programs that have a community service component. Students at recipient schools will provide at least three musical performances to seniors in the local community, interacting with them during and/or following each perfo...

Fellowships of $1,000 per week and grants of $500 per week to USA, Canada, and International doctoral candidates for historical research projects. Funds may be used to defray the cost of travel and commuting to a designated Virginia museum, where the studies will be co...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and Mexico cities for outdoor visual arts projects. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with public art on pedestrian spaces, roadways, and public infrastructure. In addition to a cash grant, applicants will also rec...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of areas including the arts, economic development, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, education, health and...

Grants of up to $7,000 to USA, Canada, and International visual artists for international exchanges with other artists. Funding is intended for travel and living expenses for mid-career artists who wish to travel abroad for creative development, access and exposure to ...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA and Canada women artists to support ongoing projects. This year, funding may be used for works of nonfiction and poetry. The artist must have significant work already completed on the project. The funder seeks applications from feminist wr...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and France nonprofit arts presenting organizations for collaborative theater projects. Funding is intended to cover production-related expenses such as ravel, equipment rentals, housing, per diem, and visa fees. The purpose of the initiat...

Grants to Tennessee organizations to preserve and restore historic properties. Funding is intended to support projects that include, but are not limited to, historic district design guidelines, archaeological and architectural surveys, building restoration, and educati...

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations to enhance the community in eligible locations. New applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Focus areas include education, arts and culture, civic pride and leadership, and vibrant spaces an...

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for programming to benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activities focusing on youth, education, families, arts, civic efforts, and...

Grants of $4,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, First Nations, and organizations to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Priority funding is intended for projects that protect ecosystems, the environment, community health, and cultural resources from ...

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International artists to pursue professional and cultural development opportunities in Texas. Applicants must commit to opening their studio to the public at least twice a week. One of the main goals of the program is to allow visitors t...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, environment, women, publi...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and groups for projects related to equity and diversity in the musical profession and for the presentation of programs and concerts. Funding is intended for research activities and creative projects ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and institutions for research on glass and glassmaking. Eligible uses of funding include travel, lodging, and expenses related to research and publication. Projects should contribute to the field by expanding the com...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International documentary directors and producers for professional development. In addition to funding, the fellowship includes retreats and mentorship. The purpose of the program is to strengthen ties within the film industry and suppor...

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or cultural or educational institution to host cohorts of exchange students from Africa. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to p...

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA state and territories preservation agencies for educational projects related to maritime heritage. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects with the poten...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International graduate and undergraduate students to participate in a contest to demonstrate exceptional use of visual media in sociology studies. Funding is intended to encourage students to use photography as a means of studying and u...

Grants to USA state and territories preservation agencies to preserve, repair, and restore historic maritime resources. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to increase public awareness of and a...

Opportunity for a USA, Canada, or International artist to participate in a residency program at a Texas university. The purpose of the program is to help the artist advance their career while involving university students and staff in their artistic process. The reside...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, tribes, and arts-centered private entities in eligible states to support the BIPOC arts community. Funding is intended to support general operations, including but not limited to rent, utilities, retreats, salaries, and emergency ...

Grants to USA and territories women or gender-minority-led professional music ensembles of eligible genres to improve the quality of the ensemble's performance. Funding is intended for coaching sessions with professional musicians, followed by recording sessions. Diver...

Grants to USA publishers and translators to recognize quality English translations of contemporary French literature. Funding is intended to cover publishing and translation expenses for fiction, nonfiction, comics, poetry, and children's literature. Additionally, $5,0...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International academics for research related to contemporary Jewish history. Fellowships will take place either in New York or in Jerusalem, Israel. Research fields include general history, twentieth-century Jewish history, and humanitar...

Grants to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to benefit the community. Funding is intended to support both general and capital requests within a broad range of interests. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, so...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA nonprofit arts organizations in multiple states to make arts programs more inclusive of artists and audiences with disabilities. Funding is available to a range of organizations, including museums, visual arts and music organizations, thea...

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories professional dancers for support in facing financial challenges caused by unexpected circumstances. Eligible uses of funding include expenses related to food, housing, medical, transportation, and other essential needs. The...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to provide week-long culture and history workshops for educators and humanities professionals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to one month to co...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to host humanities programming for K-12 and higher education teachers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goal of the pr...

Grants to USA and Canada faculty members at IHEs to create and teach courses on the topic of the State of Israel. Funding is intended to support activities related to course development and instruction, including but not limited to research, travel, and language improv...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit professional theater companies for performances and educational activities for students. Interested applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs that give middle and high s...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribal governments for programs to promote the use of technologies among humanities scholars. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The program is des...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and theater companies to provide educational theater programming to young people involved in the justice system. Applicants must submit an intent to apply prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the engag...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit theater companies to provide apprenticeships to early theater administrators and professionals. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support the community activ...

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for projects to help youth develop important life skills. Applicants must complete the required registration to meet eligibility criteria. Funding is intended for programs that encourage children and youth to explore their cu...

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations to address the needs of local communities in eligible counties. Some applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas...

Grants to USA, territories, and Canada children and youth with hearing loss to participate in extracurricular activities. Funding is intended to provide students in grades 1-12 with the opportunity to participate in organized summer, weekend, or after-school programs f...