How much funding does Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grants provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grants?

Eligible applicants: Organizations. Geography: Tennessee. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grants offered?

Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grants runs on an annual cycle.

Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grants

Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville

Foundation Annual Grants for Arts Grants for Nonprofits Foundation Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: September 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Organizations

Geography

Tennessee

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

Sub-grant program administered by the Arts & Culture Alliance in cooperation with the Tennessee Arts Commission, funded through specialty license-plate sales, for arts projects by 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tax-exempt entities, government units, and colleges in a set of East Tennessee counties (recently ~9 incl. Knox, Blount, Loudon, Monroe, Roane, Sevier). Awarded via open competitive panel; recent cycles distributed ~$45,540 total. Listed 'OPEN' in the site nav.

How to Apply

Apply via the Arts Build Communities page at knoxalliance.com; competitive panel process. Contact Liza Zenni, 865-523-7543.

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What Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 41
Total given: $951K
Median grant: $20K
Range: $7,925–$93K

100% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, where this grant's project is located.
Top recipient cities: Knoxville, TN.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
15% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.