JAC Grant Program
Funding Amount
Varies by year (totaled $18,391 in FY26, $17,974 in FY25, $15,000 in FY24)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
JAC Grant Program
Overview: The Jackson Arts Council (JAC) Grant Program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Madison County for quality arts projects.
Geographic Scope: Madison County, Tennessee
Eligibility:
Award Process: A citizens' panel reviews and rates grant applications based on several criteria and meets with organization representatives applying for the open grant opportunities.
Contact Information:
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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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