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Orange text on a canvas that reads "Congratulations, FY27 Grantees!" above an Orange circular logo with the letters "M" and "A" artistically carved through it and beside the text "Metro Arts Nashville Offive of Arts + Culture"

This cycle covers 176 grants totaling $3,262,593 to support nonprofit arts organizations and artist-led community projects across Davidson County. These awards (90 General Operating Support grants and 86 Thrive project grants) reflect the creativity and resilience of Nashville’s arts community and will help sustain programs, deepen community engagement, and spark new work across Nashville. We thank the artists, organizations, review panelists, and community members whose care and commitment shaped this competitive process, and we remain focused on improving access and resources for all who create in Nashville.

The full list of Thrive and General Operating Support recipients are available below:​

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We will also host several opportunities to share information, hear from you, and offer continued support. We will hold two in-person Report Back Sessions, during which we will provide an overview of Metro Arts grant processes and outcomes, with time for optional Q&A and group discussion. A video recording of the Report Back will also be available on the Metro Arts website in late September. We will also have in-person drop-in sessions where you can come any time during the time window to discuss questions or thoughts you may have about the grants process or any other areas of interest. These sessions will be offered on the following dates and locations:

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In addition, we will offer a Grant Writing Support Session on Tuesday, September 22, from 5:30-7pm at the Bordeaux Library. This facilitated working session will provide space for greater education, support, and clarity about our grants or others you may be working on. A sign‑up form will be shared closer to the date.

FY27 Grants Update 6/27/26
Our application window for FY27 Thrive and Operating Support grants has officially closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted!

Metro Arts Thrive Project Grants provide funding for artist-led, community-based art projects in Davidson County. Successful proposals align with Metro Arts’ mission by promoting cultural equity, actively engaging residents throughout the project, and impacting neighborhoods or communities. Individual artists, artist collectives, or community organizations with lead artists or artist teams may apply. The full Thrive guidelines are available here.

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Please consider utilizing the following resources:

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  • The Thrive Resource Guide includes FAQs and guidance for preparing your proposal.​

  • Video Walkthrough of Grant Guidelines: Metro Arts staff provide an overview of eligibility criteria, processes, requirements, and more. An abridged version of the slides in the video is available here.

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  • Information Sessions: Attend an information session for an overview of the Guidelines and plenty of time for questions and discussion: 

    • Monday, May 18, 2026, 12:00-1:00pm: Virtual on Webex. Please RSVP to receive a link.​

    • Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:00-7:00pm at the Metro Arts Office at Metro Southeast (1417 Murfreesboro Pike). No RSVP required.

  • Fiscal Sponsor Food & Fellowship: Join us at Metro Arts Offices on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 5:00-7:00 PM to learn more about the fiscal sponsorship requirement, hear from current fiscal sponsors, and make new connections. Dinner provided. Please RSVP here.

  • Drop-in Office Hours and Co-Working: Our first Drop-In session will be held on Friday, May 15 from 8 AM - 12 PM at the Downtown Farmer's Market. No appointments or RSVPs necessary, just drop by to ask questions and/or work on your application. Our drop-ins are listed below.

  • Sign up for 1:1 Virtual Meeting: Sign up for a 30-minute virtual help session with Metro Arts staff using Microsoft Bookings at the link here. Please prepare specific questions beforehand to ensure we can cover as much as possible in our time together.

  • Metro Arts Submittable: All applications must be submitted in Submittable. 

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Email us any time at arts.grants@nashville.gov with questions, comments, and suggestions. This inbox is monitored and managed by multiple members of the grant support team.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Text that reads "Important Dates Application period: May 8, 2026-June 26, 2026 Optional preliminary review deadline: June 5, 2026, 4:59 PM Final deadline: June 26, 2026, 4:59 PM Review panels: July 30-31, 2026 Commission approval: August 19, 2026 Award notifications: August 20-21, 2026 Contracting: September 2026 Payment disbursement: Beginning October 2026 Grant period start date: Date if contract execution* Final spend date: June 30, 2027 Final closeout report due: July 15, 2027 *The grant spending period begins upon the full execution of the contract, anticipated in September."

Fona pêşkeftî:

  • hunermendan

  • rêxistinên civakî an karsazî ji bo projeyên hunerî yên li taxan.

 

Kî mafdar e ji bo fînansekirinê?

  • Hunermendên kesane an tîmên hunermend

  • Karsaz û rêxistin

  • Pêdivî ye ku li wîlayeta Nashville / Davidson bicîh bibe

  • Divê herî kêm 18 salî be

 

Kî NE mafdar e?

  • Karmendên Metro Nashville Davidson County an Dibistanên Giştî yên Metro Nashville 

  • Endamên Desteya Hunerê ya Metro ya Komîseran an Komîteya Hunera Giştî, an serlêderên bi malbata nêzîk an endamên malbatê yên ku di van rolan de kar dikin

  • Karbidestên hilbijartî (di nav de Endamên Encumena Metro) û malbata nêzîk an endamên malbata karbidestên hilbijartî (di nav de Endamên Encûmena Metro)

  • Xwediyên milkê wîlayeta Nashville-Davidson ku di serî de li Nashville/Davidson County kar nakin an rûdinin

  • Hunermendên di bin peymanê de ji bo komîsyonên hunera giştî ya Metro Arts

  • Rêxistinên ku ji her berxek ku ji hêla Metro Arts ve hatî rêve kirin fonan werdigirin

 

Definition of Artist

Ji bo mebestên bernameya Thrive, hunermend wekî kesên ku di afirandina yekta û pêşandana giştî an performansa hunerên dîtbarî, hunerî, hunera deng û performansê, fîlim û televîzyonê (tevî hilberîn), şano, dans, muzîk an edebiyatê de pratîk dikin têne pênase kirin. hunerî û dikare bi kêmî ve du sal pêşangeh, performans an dîroka pîşeyî nîşan bide.

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Pirsên we hene an bêtir agahdarî hewce ne?  EmailChuck Beard, Koordînatorê Piştgiriya Hunermend û Rêxistinî, li Chuck.Beard@nashville.gov.

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