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Est.

1974

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting arts and culture initiatives within the Greater Knoxville area. With a total of $951.2K in grants paid to 52 grantees in 2025, the Alliance operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, providing funding by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Alliance can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO SERVE AND SUPPORT A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS, ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS.
Total Funding Given
$951.2K
2025
Grantees funded
52
Multi-year grantees
71%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
41
Median 1st year grant
$16.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$18.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
L
Liza Zenni
Board Member
S
Stephen Bailey
Board Member
J
Julia Bentley
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE OF GREATER KNOXVILLE?
No. ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE OF GREATER KNOXVILLE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE OF GREATER KNOXVILLE give?
ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE OF GREATER KNOXVILLE primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE OF GREATER KNOXVILLE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE OF GREATER KNOXVILLE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE OF GREATER KNOXVILLE make each year?
In 2025, ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE OF GREATER KNOXVILLE awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $951 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE OF GREATER KNOXVILLE fund recently?
In 2025, ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE OF GREATER KNOXVILLE awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE TREASURERS OFFICE, KNOXVILLE MUSEUM OF ART, and KNOXVILLE SYMPHONY SOCIETY INCORPORATED. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE OF GREATER KNOXVILLE?
ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE OF GREATER KNOXVILLE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.