Arts Education Mini-Grant
Tennessee Arts Commission
Who can apply
Applicants must be one of the following: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with a primary mission of arts and/or education Local government agencies Public K–12 schools or districts Libraries Institutions of higher learning National or regional 501(c)(3) organizations, chartered in Tennessee, and serving as an umbrella organization applying for funds for another group are restricted to one application only per fiscal year.
About this opportunity
Important: Support for small-scale projects providing high-quality, hands-on arts education experiences that help stimulate learning, prosperity, health, and well-being for Tennesseans. The Arts Education Mini-Grant supports small-scale arts learning projects including one-day workshops, single events with meaningful hands-on arts learning, short-term arts learning project series, professional development for arts educators, and other small-scale arts learning activities. Applicants may request up to $3,000. This grant does not require a cash match. The application period will open July 1, 2026. Applications must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the beginning date of the project activity. Therefore, projects may not begin until August 1, 2026, and must conclude by June 15, 2027. Gran...