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Creative Support Grant

Jackson Arts Council

Funding Amount

$2,000 per grant (FY26: 5 grants awarded); $1,500 per grant (FY25: 6 grants awarded)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Creative Support Grant

Overview: An unrestricted grant for individual local artists in the Jackson-Madison County area to support the expansion and innovation of quality artistic work.

Geographic Scope: Jackson-Madison County area, Tennessee

Eligible Artistic Disciplines:

  • Music

  • Film/Photography

  • Visual Art

  • Dance

  • Literature
  • Purpose: The program demonstrates the value of artists' work in the county by supporting working artists in their artistic practice. It contributes to the vitality of the artistic community and helps Jackson attract and retain creatives invested in the community.

    Artist Levels Supported:

  • Seasoned artists

  • Mid-career artists

  • Emerging artists
  • Funding Source: Funded by the City of Jackson

    Contact Information:

  • Jackson Arts Council

  • 314 East Main Street

  • Jackson, TN 38301

  • 731-422-1385

  • Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • Website: https://www.731arts.com/cs-grants
  • Non-Discrimination Statement: The Jackson Arts Council does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, status as a covered veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

    What Jackson Arts Council actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

    Grants in 2023
    6
    Total given
    $89K
    Median grant
    $16K
    Range
    $6,362–$22K
    • By dollars: Tennessee 100%. Top recipient cities: Jackson, TN; Parsons, TN.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

    Example grants

    • The Jackson Symphony · Jackson, TN

      Community support

      $22K

    • Ballet Arts Inc of Jackson · Jackson, TN

      Community support

      $21K

    • The Ned · Jackson, TN

      Community support

      $19K

    • West Tennessee Healthcare Foundatio · Jackson, TN

      Community support

      $12K

    • City of Parsons · Parsons, TN

      Community support

      $8,483

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2023. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    artsvisual-artists

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