Arts Build Communities Grant Applications are Open!

Arts Build Communities Grant Applications are Open!

Attend a Local Grant Workshop!

The Tennessee Arts Commission is currently accepting applications for the Arts Build Communities (ABC) grant program! This is your chance to get funding for projects that bring the arts to your community.

The Arts Build Communities Grant program provides support for arts projects that broaden access to arts experiences, address community quality of life issues through the arts, or enhance the sustainability of asset-based cultural enterprises. Project examples include performances by professional artists, concerts, festivals, exhibitions, murals, creative placemaking projects, and training for artists and arts administrators.

501c3 non-profit organizations legally chartered and headquartered in Tennessee and local government entities may request up to $5,000 for proposed projects. For FY27, ABC is a non-matching grant.

Need more information? ABC Grant Workshop Are Happening Statewide!

Workshops are an excellent resource for new and returning ABC applicants to learn about program requirements, the application, and panel review process. View the full schedule of ABC grant workshops on our website.

Ready to apply?

Head over to the Tennessee Arts Commission’s Online Grants System. New users will need to register their organization first and create an organization profile. The deadline to apply is July 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm CT.

Questions?

Contact your designated agency or Melissa Moody, Community Arts Specialist, at melissa.moody@tn.gov or 615-253-5133.