Buddy Pierce and Maggie P. Speight Scholarship Fund for the Arts Grant

Q: How much funding does Buddy Pierce and Maggie P. Speight Scholarship Fund for the Arts Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

Q: When is the deadline for Buddy Pierce and Maggie P. Speight Scholarship Fund for the Arts Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Q: Who is eligible for Buddy Pierce and Maggie P. Speight Scholarship Fund for the Arts Grant?

Eligible applicants: Low-income students planning to study music and/or arts in college.

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc

Foundation Grants for Arts Music Education Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

Low-income students planning to study music and/or arts in college

Other requirements

Applicants should have a B average or above and scholarship recipients may apply for renewals in successive years.

Overview

The Buddy Pierce and Maggie P. Speight Scholarship Fund for the Arts, established by two siblings with a passion for the arts, aims to support low-income students pursuing music or arts education in college. Administered by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, the fund reflects a commitment to fostering creativity and artistic expression. Eligible applicants must maintain a B average and can apply for renewals, ensuring ongoing support for their educational journey. This initiative promotes a thriving arts community in the Nashville area.

Speight Scholarship Fund for the Arts

Eligibility

Applicants must be low-income students planning to study music and/or arts in college.Applicants should have a B average or above and scholarship recipients may apply for renewals in successive years.

What The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 2,450
Total given: $107.11M
Median grant: $8,500
Range: $4,999–$19.5M

By dollars: Tennessee 76%, Illinois 5%, California 2%. Top recipient cities: Nashville, TN; Memphis, TN; Franklin, TN.
13% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
42% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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