Tennessee grants for City or township governments

This program provides financial support to nonprofit and governmental arts organizations in the Southern U.S. to enhance their capacity and sustainability through professional development activities for staff and board members.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and state or municipal entities in the U.S. that focus on improving access to opportunities in STEM education, workforce readiness, and community support for under-resourced populations.

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.

This grant provides financial support for community projects that bring high-quality arts experiences to underserved rural areas in the southeastern United States.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations within 20 miles of a Food Lion store to help alleviate hunger by purchasing food for communities in need.

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.

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.

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.

This program provides funding to local governments in Tennessee for projects that improve non-motorized transportation options, such as bike lanes and sidewalks, while enhancing community accessibility and preserving historic sites.

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.

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.

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.

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.

DWSRF funds drinking water and water supply projects, including "green" projects. Principal forgiveness available for qualifying small/disadvantaged/ rural communities for planning, design, and construction. Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) loans are available for the planning, design, and construction phases of public water systems. DWSRF provides low-interest loans to cities, counties, utility districts, and water authorities for drinking water infrastructure. Small, economically disadvantaged communities are eligible for principal forgiveness, which can cover a portion of the SRF loan, and will significantly reduce the amount owed. Eligibility for principal forgiveness is restricted to communities with a population of 10,000 or less combined with an ATPI of 50 or less.

The Services * Training * Officers * Prosecutors* (STOP) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program supports communities in their efforts to develop and strengthen effective responses to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault (including adult survivors of child sexual abuse), or stalking. This also includes victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking who are also victims of trafficking and female genital mutilation or cutting, or forced marriage. The program encourages community partnerships between law enforcement, prosecution, courts, and victim services organizations to enhance victim safety and hold offenders accountable. STOP is authorized by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) through the Office on Violence Against Women under the U.S. Department of Justice.