Managed by the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville, the Arts & Heritage Fund raises money to support a wide range of arts organizations, historical sites, and cultural organizations throughout the area.

The Arts & Heritage Fund grants:

• Provide stable sources of financial support for the arts and heritage community;
• Broaden access to high-quality arts and heritage experiences; and
• Foster excellence in the local arts and heritage field and its administration.

Arts & Heritage Fund Grants are awarded to organizations in two categories with 10% set aside toward an industry endowment:

General Operating Support Grants – 85% of the Fund is awarded to arts and heritage organizations.

Technical Assistance Grants – 5% of the Fund is awarded to organizations that do not qualify for General Operating Support Grants. The purpose of Technical Assistance Grants is to develop the organization to the point that it will eventually be eligible to receive General Operating Support Grants.

Arts & Heritage Endowment – 10% of the Fund is awarded to establish an industry endowment of at least $25M. Once that goal has been reached, income from the endowment investments will go into the Arts & Heritage Fund’s annual grant making.

No more than 15% goes to promote and administer the Fund.