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Metro Arts has officially launched the FY2026 grant cycle for our Operating Support grants and Thrive project grants! Whether you're an individual artist or arts organization, Metro Arts has funding available to help bring your artistic vision to life. The application deadline is 11:59pm (Central) on Friday, August 15th.
Before applying, please review the information below:

Metro Arts is seeking community members to serve as Grant Panelists! Panelists review and score applications to inform funding recommendations for Thrive Project and General Operating Support grants. No specific experience is required, but previous grant making, grant evaluation, or grant seeking experience is a plus. Panelists will attend an orientation, complete their reviews independently within an online review system, and attend one full day, in-person review panel. This is a paid opportunity, and selected panelists will receive a stipend of $595. Panelists play a critical part in Metro Arts grant cycles -- apply to be part of it!
About Metro Arts
Metro Nashville Arts Commission or “Metro Arts” is the office of Arts + Culture for Nashville and Davidson County. We believe that arts drive a more vibrant and equitable community. We strive to ensure that all Nashvillians have access to a creative life through community investments, artist and organizational training, public art and creative placemaking coordination and direct programs that involve residents in all forms of arts and culture.
OUR IMPACT
Learn more on how we are connecting the community with the arts.
