The Ernest and Selma Rosenblum Fund supports nonprofits expanding access to music and performing arts to inspire, educate, and connect communities in Middle Tennessee.
Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Due Dates: May 31, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per award; typically for one-year projects (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027)
Summary: Supports nonprofits expanding access to music, music education, and performing arts in Middle Tennessee.
The Ernest and Selma Rosenblum Fund for the Performing Arts, administered by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, is dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations that expand access to music and the performing arts throughout Middle Tennessee. Established to honor the Rosenblum family's legacy, the fund seeks to inspire, educate, and connect communities through music, musical theater, opera, symphony orchestra, and related arts programming. Grants are intended to foster vibrant cultural experiences and ensure the transformative power of the performing arts continues to enrich the region.