The Arts Build Communities (ABC) grant program is funded by the Tennessee General Assembly and administered in cooperation with the Tennessee Arts Commission and the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville. The short-term objective of this grant is to create decentralized decision-making and distribution process for allocated grant funds. The long-term objective is to build Tennessee's communities by nurturing artists, arts organizations (including local arts agencies), and arts support in each of its 95 counties.
| Upcoming deadline: Applications must be received by 4:30 PM on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. Please note: this is not a postmark date! |
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Applications must contain a clear, single-focus project or portion of a project that begins October 15, 2010, or later and concludes by June 15, 2011. Funds awarded to a single organization in this category range from $500 to $3,000. Most awards range between $1,000 and $2,000. Grant funds must be matched dollar-for-dollar.
Application and Guidelines can be found and filled out online at www.arts.state.tn.us/community_arts_abc.htm. Please call the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543 to let us know of your intent to apply. A Technical Assistance workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Call the Alliance at (865) 523-7543 to RSVP and for times and directions. The open panel meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 8, 2010 at the Emporium Center, with award notification by October 14, 2010.
The Arts & Culture Alliance serves as a designated agency to administer ABC grants in East Tennessee, supporting many deserving projects with nearly $65,000 in grant funding each year. ABC grants provide funds for a variety of quality arts projects benefiting an estimated 130,000 people. The Alliance administers the block grant within each county on a per capita basis and sub-grants the funds through an open competitive grant process.
Tax-exempt (501(c)(3)), non-profit, private educational institutions, entities of government (such as Parks and Recreation, public libraries, public schools), and colleges and universities are eligible to apply for art-related activities that serve the needs of surrounding communities or the State and are designed to involve a broad audience. The Alliance administers grants for the following East Tennessee counties: Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier, and Union.
Organizations from other counties wishing to apply for ABC grants should consult the TAC Web site for information on the designated agency for their county. ABC grants are not awarded to individuals. For a complete description of eligibility requirements and an application, visit the TAC Web site at www.arts.state.tn.us.
For additional information, contact Cheryl Jenkins at (865) 523-7543 or via e-mail.
