Art and Humanities

The Planning Department is approved by the Tennessee Arts Commission (TAC) as a Designated Agency to award grant funds to local art agencies.  These funds consist of Arts Build Communities (ABC) grants.  The short-term objective of ABC grants is to create a decentralized decision-making and distribution process for certain State dollars.  A long-term objective is to build communities by nurturing artists, arts organizations (including local arts agencies), and arts supporter in each of Tennessee’s ninety-five counties. 

For more information on Arts and Humanities please contact the Grants Administrator Tim Belton.

FY22 Impact Summary NWTDD

ABC Grants Announcement

 Northwest Tennessee Development District announces Arts Build Communities (ABC) grant application for funding of arts projects in Benton, Carroll, Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Henry, Lake, Obion, and Weakley Counties is now available.  The ABC grants are funded by the Tennessee Arts Commission through the Specialty License sales.

The ABC grant funds may be used for a variety of quality arts projects with funding awards ranging from $500 to $3,500 and must take place between August 16, 2022 and June 15, 2023.  Applications may be submitted online through the Tennessee Arts Commission’s Online Grants System by 11:59 p.m. (CT) on July 1, 2022.  The ABC online application can be accessed at www.tn.gov/arts.

As a Designated Agency for the Tennessee Arts Commission, Northwest Tennessee Development District will hold a workshop for all interested non-profit organizations located in Benton, Carroll, Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Henry, Lake, Obion, and Weakley Counties.  The workshop will be held on Wednesday May 10, 2022 10 a.m.  At our offices 124 Weldon Drive Martin TN

We strongly urge you to attend our workshop to discuss the guidelines and application.  If you have any questions, please contact Tim Belton at 731-587-4213, or tim.belton@nwtdd.org.