The ARTSmemphis is excited to announce the 2026 Operating Support Grant.
Donor Name: ARTSmemphis
State: Tennessee
County: Shelby County (TN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/11/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
ARTSmemphis supports the arts to strengthen the community. ARTSmemphis recognizes that unrestricted support is necessary to shape a dynamic and sustainable arts community.
Funding Information
New grant recipients may expect a grant of no less than $5000 and no more than $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations must meet all the following criteria to be eligible to apply for funding consideration:
- Have a current 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt status, with a primary place of business in Shelby County.
- 501c3 organizations that are not registered in Shelby County must demonstrate a permanent location in Shelby County and a history of minimally three years of providing programming in Shelby County.
- The organization creates, exhibits, and/or performs works in any of the following fine, performing, applied or literary art forms as a primary public function.
- Dance
- Literary Arts
- Media Arts
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Theater
- Visual Art
- The arts should be referenced in the organization’s mission and/or vision statement, strategic planning documents and/or other foundational materials.
- Received at least two grants through ARTSmemphis since July 2022.
- Offer programs that are accessible to all Shelby County citizens regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law.
- Have at least a three-year programming history and offer consistent programming throughout the calendar year, minimally 9 months out of the year.
- Last fiscal year reported expenses are no less than $50,000.
- Have one full-time equivalent staff. This means that minimally 40 hours per week are conducted in service of the organization by paid or unpaid staff.
- Have an active and financially (including in-kind) supportive Board of Directors.
- Evidence of fiscal responsibility, must have minimally:
- Two revenue streams (earned, contributed, reserve or endowment)
- Contributed revenue must represent one of these revenue streams. Minimally three contributors are required
- Ability to provide all requested data and information.
- Other Requirements:
- Have proof of compliance with all local, state, and federal laws or requirements (i.e., IRS form 990, state auditor forms, TN solicitation license, etc.)
For more information, visit ARTSmemphis.
