Capacity Building Grants (NEA-funded)

Geographic Scope: Shelby County, Tennessee

ARTSmemphis received a $50,000 award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to provide capacity-building grants to Memphis arts organizations. These grants enable operational and creative growth through targeted investments.

Funding Source:

• National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant award
• Amount: $50,000 total

Eligible Use Categories:

1. Technology Solutions - Improving operations, programs, marketing, or development
2. One-time Capacity Building - Building infrastructure
3. Professional Development - Support for organizations to invest in their teams

Priority Eligibility:

• ARTSmemphis' Operating Support grantee arts organizations
• Organizations with budgets under $500,000
• Organizations led by or that prioritize people of color

Grant Context:

• Part of ARTSmemphis' commitment to make art more sustainable
• Based on identified needs from grantee organizations in 2024-2025 planning
• Supports organizations in building clear pathways for operational improvement

Contact:

• ARTSmemphis
• 575 S. Mendenhall Road, Memphis, TN 38117
• info@artsmemphis.org
• 901.578.ARTS
• Website: artsmemphis.org

Application Process

Detailed application instructions not provided in available materials. Applications likely through ARTSmemphis' standard grant application process. For specific application requirements, deadlines, and submission procedures, contact ARTSmemphis directly or visit artsmemphis.org.