ArtsZone is open to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Greater Memphis area with an arts focus, a minimum three-year history of presenting quality arts projects, and an active Board of Directors.

Note: Capital campaigns are not supported through ArtsZone funding.  If you are interested in securing support for a capital campaign, please apply through the AutoZone Greater Memphis Area Grant Application.

If you are unsure about your eligibility, please contact Colleen McCartney, Grants & Initiatives Manager at 901-578-2787, [email protected] before beginning work on an application.

• Requests may be for program or project support, season sponsorship, or for general operating support.
• There is not a suggested minimum or maximum request amount, but grants typically range from $5000 to $30,000.
• It is expected that other support apply to your proposed project so it is not advisable to request a high percentage of the project budget.
• LOIs are reviewed by ArtsMemphis and AutoZone staff. 
• Grant proposals are reviewed by a panel of AutoZone employees and funding decisions are made by this panel.
• Grant awards will be announced in September, so proposed projects should not begin before September 1, 2019.  However, if you are requesting operating support, the request may be for the fiscal year that includes fall 2019, winter, spring and/or summer 2020.

To learn more about AutoZone's Charitable Priorities, please download the document here. 

The FY21 ArtsZone Grant will open in April 2020.

If you have not used our platform before, please visit our tutorial videos here.

You may submit questions about this grant in writing to Colleen McCartney at [email protected]

A link to the FAQ document will be provided after the grant application opens.