Arts Build Communities (ABC) is an annual grant program funded by the Tennessee General Assembly and administered by ArtsMemphis in cooperation with the Tennessee Arts Commission (TAC).

ABC grant applications are available in July, and awards are made in October. The grants offer financial support for projects in all arts disciplines recognized by TAC, including dance, music, opera/musical theater, theater, visual arts, design arts, crafts, photography, media arts, literature, interdisciplinary, and folk arts. Grants funds are available for Shelby, Fayette, Lauderdale, and Tipton counties. Applicants must be state-recognized, not-for-profit 501(c)3 organizations or government entities.

 ABC Grant Applications for FY11 will follow the timeline listed below (check back as there may be changes):

FY10 important dates and deadlines:

A total of $75,052 was awarded for FY10 to 45organizations; recipients are listed in the FY10 press release below.
For more information on these awards or next year's grant cycle, please contact Lauren Boyer at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 901-578-2787, ext. 302.

• 10:00-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 27: ABC grant workshop. ArtsMemphis’ East office, 575 S. Mendenhall.

• 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 31: completed ABC applications are due by
  Applications may be delivered or mailed to:
  ArtsMemphis Development Office
  575 South Mendenhall Rd, Memphis, TN 38117
  

• Wednesday, September 22: Applications will be reviewed at the Assisi Foundation of Memphis, Inc., 515 Erin Drive. All applicants are required to attend to answer any questions that may arise about the application or the project. Specific times will be announced after applications have been submitted.

• Wednesday, October 14: ABC grant awardees will be notified. 

• Thursday, October 15: Projects may begin.
  

New forms for FY11 will be posted in July, 2010.

	FY11 ABC Guidelines, click here.(PDF)
	FY11 ABC Application Form, click here. (PDF)
	Final Financial Report of Expenditures, click here . (PDF)
	Project Evaluation Form, click here . (PDF)
	Request for Funds Form, click here . (PDF)
	Revised Budget Form, click here . (PDF)
	TAC LOGO click here
	Title VI Survey Form, click here . (PDF)

ABC Grant Recipients, FY10. Click here to view Press Release .

The Grants were awarded across three counties (Shelby, Fayette and Lauderdale).  Awards range from $500 to $3,000.

Rhonds Woodfork-Johnson plays Harriet Beecher Stowe at the Hattiloo Theatre in Robert Alexander's I Ain't Yo' Uncle.