Arts Access Mini-Grant

Website Tennessee Arts Commission

Support for new applicants for arts projects which focus on increasing access to underserved and underrepresented people.

For projects occurring FY2024 – July 1, 2023 – June 15, 2024

This grant category offers grant funding for Professional Fees and Supplies for arts projects which focus on increasing access to underserved and underrepresented people which may include ethnic groups*, people with disabilities, people aged 60 years and older, and active-duty military/veterans and their families.

*Ethnic groups are defined as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander or other groups that constitute less than the state’s current majority population.

The Commission awards Arts Access Mini-Grants in amounts up to $2,000. Arts Access Mini-Grants are smaller grants designed to introduce new applicants to the grant making process. Arts Access Mini-Grants do not require a match. The Commission funds will be paid as reimbursement to grantees upon receipt and approval of reports and invoices. Grant recipients must be prepared to handle expenditures prior to reimbursement.

Application Deadline: 30 days prior to the beginning date of the project activity. 

Details, Eligibility, How to Apply & More


Apply by: May 15, 2024