Tennessee grants for City or township governments
Explore 133 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Apr 30, 2026
Date Added
Oct 5, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to small and mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations in the southeastern U.S. for professional development activities that enhance staff skills and organizational effectiveness.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Sep 12, 2024
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities that improve education, address essential human needs, promote social justice, and support environmental stewardship in communities served by American Electric Power.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jan 22, 2026
This program provides financial support to economically distressed and at-risk rural communities in Tennessee, helping them meet matching fund requirements for larger state or federal grants.
Application Deadline
Aug 1, 2026
Date Added
Mar 17, 2026
This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit and government organizations in Knoxville to develop and improve affordable housing options for low-income and very low-income residents.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jul 31, 2025
This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.
Application Deadline
Apr 30, 2027
Date Added
Feb 14, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Nov 13, 2023
This funding provides resources to state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies to enhance their capabilities in preventing and responding to terrorism and other major threats to national security.
Application Deadline
Aug 3, 2026
Date Added
May 4, 2026
This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities within 30 miles of Norfolk Southern's rail lines to improve community safety through targeted projects and initiatives.
Application Deadline
Nov 16, 2026
Date Added
May 5, 2025
This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.
Application Deadline
Apr 30, 2026
Date Added
Oct 5, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in rural Southern communities for engaging professional artists in various artistic disciplines.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Nov 9, 2023
This grant provides funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments for projects that reduce the risks and impacts of natural disasters through long-term mitigation strategies.
Application Deadline
Aug 17, 2026
Date Added
Jul 1, 2026
This program provides funding to state, local, tribal governments, and eligible organizations to improve flood hazard data and mapping capabilities, enhancing community resilience against flood risks.
Application Deadline
Aug 28, 2026
Date Added
Jul 9, 2026
This program provides funding to designated Tennessee Main Street communities for preserving historic buildings and enhancing downtown areas through approved improvement projects.
Application Deadline
Oct 10, 2026
Date Added
Dec 22, 2023
This program provides financial support to Tennessee-based agricultural, food, and forestry enterprises to enhance market access, increase farm income, and promote innovation in the agricultural sector.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Feb 6, 2025
This funding initiative provides financial support to Tennessee law enforcement agencies for placing full-time, certified School Resource Officers in K-12 public and charter schools to enhance safety and foster positive relationships within the school community.
Application Deadline
Aug 24, 2026
Date Added
Jun 15, 2026
This federal grant provides financial support for infrastructure projects that improve essential services and economic opportunities in distressed communities across the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions.
Application Deadline
Aug 31, 2024
Date Added
Aug 9, 2024
The Community Foundation of Rutherford County awards grants to promote the betterment of Rutherford and Cannon Counties, providing a way to make lasting gifts for the benefit of local nonprofits. The foundation's mission is aligned with supporting organizations that enhance the well-being of the community through various initiatives. This grant program is a key part of that mission, specifically targeting eligible nonprofits and government entities within these two counties to address local needs and foster community development. The target beneficiaries for this grant program are 501(c)(3) public charities and entities of government, such as libraries or departments, located within Rutherford and Cannon Counties. The impact goal is to support projects and programs that contribute to the betterment of these communities. While specific impact goals and measurable results are not explicitly detailed beyond promoting general betterment, the foundation aims to empower local organizations to implement effective solutions that create positive change. The program prioritizes organizations that are physically located and serving the residents of Rutherford and Cannon Counties. Funding information indicates that nonprofits may request grants up to a maximum of $5,000, with an overall grant size ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. This suggests a focus on supporting a range of smaller to medium-sized projects that can have a tangible impact at the local level. The grant period for successful applicants is December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025, indicating a one-year duration for funded projects. While the foundation's strategic priorities and theory of change are not explicitly stated in the provided text, the emphasis on local community betterment and support for qualifying nonprofits suggests a belief that direct funding to these organizations will lead to improved social outcomes and community resilience within Rutherford and Cannon Counties.
Application Deadline
Jul 23, 2025
Date Added
Jun 24, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits for projects aimed at managing and controlling invasive and noxious plant species on public lands across the U.S.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Nov 8, 2023
Focused on projects that improve workforce development, improve health outcomes, and create jobs. Awarded to approximately recipients at up to $300,000 each. The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is a federal-state partnership that represents 252 counties in eight states along the lower Mississippi River Delta. The DRA is focused on creating jobs, building communities, and improving lives of the more than 10 million people of the Delta Region. DRA envisions the region as a place where people and businesses have access to economic opportunities in vibrant, sustainable, and resilient communities. DRA’s mission is to realize that vision through the practical application of innovative ideas and strategies that will foster inclusive communities, strengthen regional collaboration and productive capacity, achieve sustained, long-term economic development, and produce meaningful opportunities for all people in the DRA region.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Nov 15, 2024
This funding opportunity supports non-profit and community organizations in Knoxville to implement programs that raise awareness and prevent youth violence during National Youth Violence Prevention Week.

