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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

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.

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Eligible organizations

  • Purpose: The program demonstrates the value of artists' work in the county by supporting working artists in their artistic practice.

Other requirements

  • Music
  • Film/Photography
  • Visual Art
  • Dance

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, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Jackson Arts Council reported $63K in grants for 2025 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2023, its most recent itemized filing.

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, 2023. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Arts
  • Visual artists

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