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Grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 to Tennessee arts-focused nonprofit organizations and government agencies to support capacity building activities. Applicants are advised to register with the online grants system well in advance of the deadline. This program supports the development of sound management practices, effecti...

Grants ranging from $350 to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government agencies to present professional touring artists for presentations and educational activities in communities throughout the state. Applicants must register in the online grants system well in advance of the deadline. Funding may be used ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and IHEs to enhance arts and cultural opportunities in designated underserved counties. First-time applicants must confirm eligibility prior to applying. The following counties are identified as underserved based on the agency’s cu...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Tennessee public schools for arts instruction and activities aimed at enhancing students' cultural experiences and appreciation of the arts. Funding is intended to cover costs for tickets, transportation, and artists fees for lessons and events held throughout the school day. Allowable activit...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government agencies and grants of up to $500 to individuals to attend a professional arts conference. Funds can be used for registration fees and hotel expenses related to participation in the event, which will take place in April 2019.. Limited non-matchin...

Grants to Tennessee farmers, agricultural, food and forestry businesses, nonprofits, and local governments for agriculture development projects that will stimulate the economy and create jobs. Grant recipients must demonstrate increased capacity or agricultural innovation, a strong potential for impact on local farm income...

Grants of $1,000 to USA historians, graduate students, writers, and independent researchers to conduct original research on a topic related to the history of Iowa or Iowa and the Midwest. Writers that pursue neglected topics or new approaches to previously explored topics will be given preference. Grant recipients will be ...

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Tennessee universities, cooperatives, producers, and nonprofits for projects that improve the competitiveness of specialty crops, including fruits, dried fruits, vegetables, horticulture, tree nuts, and nursery crops (including floriculture). Projects should be innovat...

Awards to Tennessee individuals and organizations for outstanding contributions to arts and cultural life in the State. Awards are given in the following three categories: folklife heritage, arts leadership, and distinguished artist. The awards are Tennessee’s highest honor in the arts, celebrating the outstanding contri...