Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee Title 0140 - Arts Commission
Here are the official Rules & Regulations of Tennessee Title 0140 – Arts Commission, Chapter 0140‑01, current through March 23, 2025 (regulations.justia.com):
📘 Chapter 0140‑01 – Rules of the Tennessee Arts Commission
§ 0140‑01‑.01 DEFINITIONS
Sets forth the key terms used throughout the Chapter, such as “appeal,” “grantee,” “adjudicator,” “folklife,” etc. (publications.tnsosfiles.com)
§ 0140‑01‑.02 SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
Outlines the mission and intent of the Tennessee Arts Commission, emphasizing its role in encouraging public participation in visual, literary, performance arts, and in making grants to nonprofit and individual artists. (tnartscommission.org)
§ 0140‑01‑.03 QUALIFICATIONS OF GRANT APPLICANTS
Specifies eligibility criteria for applicants (nonprofits, individuals, schools, regional arts organizations), professional practice requirements, residency, fiscal responsibility, and compliance with nondiscrimination laws (e.g., Title VI, ADA). (tnartscommission.org)
§ 0140‑01‑.04 GRANTSMAKING POWER OF THE TENNESSEE ARTS COMMISSION
Details the Commission’s authority to review, select, fund, and oversee grants. Covers the scope of award types and any matching or application requirements.
§ 0140‑01‑.05 POWERS OF COMMISSION STAFF
Describes staff responsibilities, including administering grant programs, monitoring grantee compliance (particularly with civil rights and Title VI), and managing appeals of staff decisions. (law.cornell.edu, tnartscommission.org)
§ 0140‑01‑.06 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
Establishes the formal process by which applicants may appeal adverse decisions (e.g., denied grants), with deadlines (appeals must be filed by August 1 of the applicability year, and a written decision issued by September 1) and permissible grounds (procedural errors, misapplication of eligibility criteria—not dissatisfaction with outcomes). (tnartscommission.org)
📌 Key Points in Summary
Topic
Highlights
Definitions
Clarifies roles (applicant, grantee, adjudicator, etc.)
Purpose
Encourages arts education, community participation, and funding for professional artists and organizations
Applicant Eligibility
Must meet residency, professional standing, fiscal health, nondiscrimination compliance
Grant Process
Commission and staff review, select, distribute, and monitor grants
Staff Authority
Responsible for grant program administration, compliance checks, and appeals
Appeal Process
Timeline set; based on process, not outcome; judgment by Executive Director
✅ Accessing the Official Text
For the complete, official regulations (including full wording, criteria, rating mechanisms, policies), consult the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Rules database: search for "0140‑01 PDF", or visit the publications site (e.g., 0140-01.pdf) (tnartscommission.org, publications.tnsosfiles.com, publications.tnsosfiles.com).
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