CARES Act Grants (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security)
Funding Amount
Average $5,000 per grant
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
CARES Act Grants
Funder: Humanities Tennessee (re-granting from National Endowment for the Humanities)
Geographic Scope: Tennessee (all nine Congressional districts)
Purpose: Emergency relief funding for nonprofit organizations affected by COVID-19 pandemic
Status: This was a one-time emergency funding program (2020), not currently available
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How to Apply
Application Process (Historical)
1. Round 1: Applications were accepted in spring 2020
2. Round 2: Applications accepted through June 15, 2020
3. Two-Round Structure:
- Round 1: 64 grants awarded of 78 applicants
- Round 2: Additional $230,000+ available
4. Award Notification: By end of month following application deadline
- Nonprofit organizations providing public humanities programming
- Located in Tennessee
- No match requirement
Eligibility (Historical):
Note: This was a one-time emergency funding program specific to COVID-19 relief (2020). Not currently available.
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