Organizations across the Upper Cumberland region are invited to apply for the Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grant, now open for submissions. This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 per project with no matching funds required, making it an accessible resource for expanding arts programming and community impact. The application deadline is Tuesday, July 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
The Arts Build Communities Grant supports a wide range of arts-related projects and programs taking place between August 16, 2026, and June 15, 2027. Eligible initiatives include music, theatre, and dance performances; visual arts, crafts, and exhibitions; literary and folk arts programming; and community-based arts projects that enhance quality of life and strengthen cultural assets. Projects should demonstrate a strong commitment to community engagement and meaningful local impact.
Applicants must be nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations or government entities located within the Upper Cumberland region.
To assist prospective applicants, a free virtual grant workshop will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2026, at 10 a.m. Participants can join from anywhere, and a meeting link will be provided upon registration. To RSVP or request additional information, contact Jessica Duke at jduke@ucdd.org or call (931) 265-4863.
For full application guidelines and to apply, visit tnartscommission.org/grants/arts-build-communities-grant.
The Arts Build Communities Grant continues to make a significant difference across Tennessee. In Fiscal Year 2024 alone, the program reached more than 379,000 Tennesseans and supported over 240,000 youth through arts and cultural initiatives.
