Mission Support Grants
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Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Mission Support Grants
Overview: ArtsBuild supports local arts organizations whose mission is to create and provide year-round arts programs and experiences that are vital to the cultural life of the community.
Purpose: Provide general operating funds to eligible organizations. Mission support grants are designed to support access to the arts and to supplement other earned revenue and contributed income generated by the organization.
Geographic Scope: Chattanooga and Hamilton County, Tennessee
Eligibility: Local arts organizations with year-round arts programs and experiences
Selection Criteria: A grants review panel made up of volunteers evaluates each organization's application, heavily weighted on the organization's efforts to create access to the arts across the community through outreach, inclusion, and diversity in programming and participation.
Contact: Visit Grant Portal at https://artsbuild.com/grant-making or contact ArtsBuild
Note: Recipients enrich Chattanooga and Hamilton County making it a better place to live, work and visit.
How to Apply
Application Process
- Visit the 2025-2026 Community Arts Partners Grant Portal to access application materials
- Submit application through the grant portal
- Applications reviewed by volunteer grants review panel
- Panel evaluates organization's efforts to create access to the arts through outreach, inclusion, and diversity
Contact: For questions, visit the Grant Portal or contact ArtsBuild
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