Deadline: 15-Jan-22
The ArtsMemphis is seeking application for the ArtsFirst Grants Program, a program to promote excellence and enrichment in the arts in Memphis.
Leveraging the grant-making expertise of ArtsMemphis while ensuring a continued significant impact in the community. The grant panel is composed of First Horizon Foundation representatives, who make all funding decisions.
Focus Areas
The First Horizon Foundation focuses contributions to strengthen these vital signs of a strong community:
- Arts & Culture: Promoting excellence and enrichment in the arts
- Education & Leadership: Educating, developing the next generation of leaders
- Environment: A more sustainable tomorrow, future
- Financial Literacy: Investing in the financial future
- Health & Human Services: Improving the well-being of their communities
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit organizations with an arts-based mission in Shelby County, Tennessee with a minimum three-year history of presenting quality arts programs are eligible to apply.
- Organizations must have an active and supportive Board of Directors and be organized as a 501(c)3.
Ineligible
ArtsFirst Grants may not be used to support:
- Individuals
- Trips and Tours
- Charities sponsored solely by a single civic organization
- Charities that redistribute funds to other charitable organizations, except in the case of recognized united fund-type organizations
- K-12 Schools and solely religious, social or fraternal organizations
- Political organizations or those having the primary purpose of influencing legislation or promoting a particular ideological point of view
- Operating budget deficits
For more information, visit https://www.artsmemphis.org/artsfirst