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State & local programs 101 found

Found on the web · TNOpen

Major Cultural Institutions

Tennessee Arts Commission

Opens Not listed · Deadline Dec 18, 2026 · grant of $200,000

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Found on the web · TNOpen

Partnership Support

Tennessee Arts Commission

Opens Not listed · Deadline Dec 18, 2026 · grant of $100,000

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Found on the web · TNOpen

Apply For A Grant

Tennessee Arts Commission

Opens Dec 18, 2026 · Deadline Jan 8, 2027

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  • For applicants in TN
Found on the web · TNOpen

Arts Education Project Support

Tennessee Arts Commission

Opens Not listed · Deadline Jan 8, 2027

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Arts for All

Tennessee Arts Commission

Opens Not listed · Deadline Jan 8, 2027 · up to $18,000

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Found on the web · TNOpen

Creative Placemaking

Tennessee Arts Commission

Opens Not listed · Deadline Jan 8, 2027 · up to $30,000

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Found on the web · TNOpen

A thriving Memphis for all

Hyde Family Foundations

Opens Not listed · Deadline Mar 1, 2027

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Found on the web · TNOpen

Creative Aging Tennessee IV

Tennessee Arts Commission

Opens Jul 1, 2026 · Deadline Jun 15, 2027 · up to $4,000

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Found on the web · TNOpen

Affordable Housing Trust Fund

East Tennessee Foundation

Opens Not listed · Deadline Not listed

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Found on the web · TNOpen

Individual Artist Fellowship

Tennessee Arts Commission

Opens Not listed · Deadline Jan 15, 2027

  • Research-oriented. Usually for universities and research institutions
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  • For applicants in TN

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