The Tennessee Arts Commission’s Arts Education Community Learning (AE-CL) grant program supports single projects that use the arts in creative and innovative ways to provide education in community or non-traditional school settings. Open to participants of all ages, these projects must focus on hands-on learning experiences in performing, visual, traditional folk, and/or literary arts. The program encourages innovative approaches to arts education that engage diverse communities.

Applications must focus on a single project with clearly defined outcomes and should not encompass multiple educational projects offered by an organization. Applicants may not request funding for the same project under another Tennessee Arts Commission grant category during the same fiscal year. Funding varies depending on the group served, with specific details available in the program guidelines.

Awards are competitive and depend on the organization’s evaluation during the review process and the availability of funding. Most grant requests are not fully funded, emphasizing the importance of a well-defined and compelling proposal. The program aims to foster meaningful arts learning experiences that promote creativity and community engagement