ArtsZone Grants

From ArtsMemphis

ArtsMemphis is dedicated to sustaining Memphis’ world-renowned cultural vitality and strengthening local communities through the arts.

Type of Support

Overview

ArtsZone is a collaborative grant program by AutoZone and ARTSmemphis that supports local arts organizations' programs and events across several categories, including health & wellness, education & youth development, community development, diversity, equity & inclusion, and general arts & culture. The funding decisions are made by a panel consisting of AutoZone representatives. The grant program prioritizes programming over general operating support and events/sponsorships, with typical grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
AR (Crittenden County), MS (DeSoto County, Marshall County, Tate County, Tunica County), TN (Fayette County, Shelby County, Tipton County)
Organization Type
Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Located in the Greater Memphis area
With an arts focus
Minimum three-year history of presenting quality arts projects
Active and diverse Board of Directors
Other
  • Funded programs must be accessible to the entire community regardless of age, creed, disability, gender, marital status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or country of origin
  • Requests may be for program or project support, season sponsorship, or for general operating support

Ineligibility

Groups not eligible to apply for a grant: Organizations seeking event sponsorships for fundraising (dinners, luncheons, etc.).
not specified

Submission

Schedule
Step 1: Letter of Inquiry
Application deadline
Apr 29, 2025
Step 2: Full proposal (check website)
Review Criteria

Restrictions on Support: AutoZone explicitly excludes financial backing for event sponsorships aimed at fundraising activities (including dinners, luncheons, etc.) from eligibility, and such requests are strongly advised against during the application procedure.

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