Grants
Discretionary Grants | Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grant Program | Student Ticket Subsidy Grant Program
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee awards grants for a broad array of charitable purposes in the areas of education, health, social services, and for general community programs that improve the well-being of the residents of the Middle Tennessee area.
The Foundation awards grants from a variety of sources: donor advised funds, designated and field of interest funds, and unrestricted funds. The Foundation accepts unsolicited, competitive proposals only for grants from our unrestricted funds and field of interest funds, which are described below.
Description of Grant Funds
Unrestricted/Discretionary/Field of Interest –
*Deadline extended until AUGUST 6, 2010*
Unrestricted/Discretionary Funds are used by The Foundation to respond to new programs, emerging needs, and innovative services that might not be started or might not continue were it not for The Community Foundation support. Applications for Discretionary grants will be accepted from tax-exempt, non-profit organizations serving Middle Tennessee. Gifts will be made in the field of the arts and humanities, conservation and preservation, environment, education, employment and training, health and human services, housing and economic and community development. The Foundation is particularly interested in proposals that help address areas of need in the community which are currently unmet.
Field of Interest Funds are established by donors who support a particular charitable endeavor or cause, such as education, the environment, the arts, youth services, and health care. The Board has the ability to make Discretionary Grants from these Funds and may be aided in its efforts by Advisory Committees constituted for that purpose.
Grant Guidelines and Applications
Beginning 2010, The Community Foundation is pleased to announce our newly developed online, internet-based grant application.
Print and Read the Online Application Instructions and Grant Guidelines
BEFORE you attempt to complete and submit the Grant Application.
Online Application Instructions CLICK HERE
Grant Application CLICK HERE Grant Guidelines CLICK HERE
Online Application Frequently Asked Questions CLICK HERE
General Grantseekers Frequently Asked Questions CLICK HERE
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When to Apply:
| Grant | Deadline |
| Unrestricted/Field of Interest Applications | August 6, 2010 |
Contact the Grants Coordinator at grants@cfmt.org if you have any questions.
 Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grant Program
A program funded by the Tennessee General Assembly and administered in cooperation with the Tennessee Arts Commission and designated agencies throughout Tennessee |
Description
Arts Build Communities Arts Project Support provides funds for a variety of quality arts projects. Funds awarded to a single organization in this category range from $500 to $3,000. Applications must contain a clear, single-project focus. Grant funds in this category must be matched dollar-for-dollar. Only one grant application may be submitted under this program. The Community Foundation oversees ABC grant applications from schools, school systems, libraries and similar governmental agencies, and nonprofit organizations in the following counties: Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Franklin, Giles, Hickman, Jackson, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Marshall, Maury, Moore, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Putnam, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, Wayne, White, Williamson, and Wilson.
Deadline for applications is August 31, 2010 at 4:30pm
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Guidelines and Applications
For FY 2011 Grant Guidelines and Application CLICK HERE.
Final Report Forms
FY 2010 Arts Build Communities Final Report Forms CLICK HERE. You will be redirected to the Tennessee Arts Commission’s Arts Build Communities page.
Please complete and submit all forms within 45 days of the completion of your project or by June 15 whichever comes first. If you need assistance, please contact Laundrea Lewis or Michael McDaniel at (615) 321-4939 or toll-free (888) 540-5200.
For more info about the Tennessee Arts Commission please visit
their website.
http://www.arts.state.tn.us/
| Student Ticket Subsidy Grant Program
A program funded by the Tennessee General Assembly and administered in cooperation with the Tennessee Arts Commission and designated agencies throughout Tennessee |
Description
Student Ticket Subsidy provides funds to public school students for arts and cultural events. The Tennessee Arts Commission works in partnership with designated agencies across the state to reach every county in Tennessee. As one of the designated agencies, The Community Foundation identifies area artists and arts organizations appropriate for public school students. These artists and arts organizations provide performances, demonstrations, and/or exhibits offered as field trips or in-school programs.
Schools in the following counties are eligible for Student Ticket Subsidy: Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Cumberland, Davidson, DeKalb, Fentress, Franklin, Giles, Hickman, Jackson, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Marshall, Maury, Moore, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Putnam, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, Wayne, White, Williamson, and Wilson.
REVISED INSTRUCTIONS FOR FY 2011
Grant Instructions for Teachers and Principals:
- Read and follow the Guidelines. The Application is the last page of the Guidelines.
- Choose an art venue or artists from the Cultural Experience Directory. See instructions below on how to access the directory.
- Make reservations with the art venue or artist.
- Download and complete an Application. If you are unable to access the application, make sure that you are using the latest version of Adobe Reader. CLICK HERE to download a free version.
- Mail your completed application no earlier than 7:00 am. on or after SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 to:
Ms. Laundrea Lewis
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
3833 Cleghorn Ave Ste 400
Nashville, TN 37215-2519
USE STANDARD MAIL ONLY, please. No application will be accepted by fax, email, hand-delivery, or express mail. Applications that arrive prior or on September 15 will be discarded. - Confirmations and/or Denials of your grant request will be sent by mail.
- Artists are continuously added to the Roster; please check often for new updates.
PLEASE NOTE: With the increased price of fuel and some school systems canceling field trips because of those costs, many artists are available for in-school performances. We hope that you will consider them when making your choices.
APPLICATION & GUIDELINES: For the FY 2011 Student Ticket Subsidy Guidelines and Application CLICK HERE. You will be redirected to the Tennessee Arts Commission’s Student Ticket Subsidy page.
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES DIRECTORY: For the FY 2011 Cultural Experiences Directory CLICK HERE. You will be redirected to the Cultural Experience Directory on NowPlayingNashville.com website. Only artists listed on this Directory are eligible for consideration under the Student Ticket Subsidy program.
FOR ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS ONLY: To be included in the FY 2011 Cultural Experience Directory for Student Ticket Subsidy, ALL artists and arts organizations MUST complete an artist/arts organization profile on NowPlayingNashville.com. CLICK HERE to access that Directory.
FOR STUDENT PREPARATION MATERIALS: For information on how to create the Student Preparation Materials CLICK HERE for instructions. You will be redirected to the Tennessee Arts Commission’s Student Ticket Subsidy page.
