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Community Cultural Connections (CCC) Grants

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Funding Amount

Up to $2,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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

Overview

Community Cultural Connections Grants

Community Cultural Connections grants began in 2012 in response to Chattanooga's city-wide cultural plan Imagine Chattanooga 20/20.

Purpose: Make arts and culture more accessible to underserved populations, inclusive of geographic area, ethnicity, age and individuals with disabilities.

Geographic Scope: Chattanooga and Hamilton County, Tennessee

Track Record: Since the program started, grants have been made to more than 100 unique organizations, artists, or groups using the arts to make the community a better place.

Eligible Applicants: Organizations, artists, or groups using the arts to serve underserved populations

How to Apply

Application Process

  • Submit application through ArtsBuild's grant system
  • Applications evaluated based on focus on underserved populations and arts accessibility
  • Support for organizations, artists, or groups using arts to address community needs

Historical Records: Past grant recipients available for review (2013-2024)

What Artsbuild actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
24
Total given
$601K
Median grant
$12K
Range
$5,900–$94K
  • By dollars: Tennessee 100%. Top recipient cities: Chattanooga, TN.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 4% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Hunter Museum of Art · Chattanooga, TN

    General operating support

    $94K

  • Chattanooga Symphony & Opera · Chattanooga, TN

    General operating support

    $94K

  • Creative Discovery Museum · Chattanooga, TN

    General operating support

    $83K

  • Chattanooga Theatre Centre · Chattanooga, TN

    General operating support

    $80K

  • Chattanooga Ballet · Chattanooga, TN

    General operating support

    $40K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Arts
  • Minorities

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