Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grants
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Overview
Fact (page-stated): 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). Fact: awarded via open competitive panel; recent cycles distributed ~$45,540 total. Fact: listed 'OPEN' in the site nav. Inference: annual cycle; per-grant amounts vary and are not page-stated (left null).
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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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