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Tennessee grants for Nonprofits

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Smugglers Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Smuggler's Enterprises, Inc. Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides funding to local nonprofits and community organizations for initiatives that address community needs and promote positive impact in areas where the company operates.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Professional Development Grants for Arts Organizations
$1,000
South Arts
Private
Rolling

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.

Arts
Nonprofits
Thriving Communities Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
American Electric Power Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
American Electric Power Foundation
Private
Rolling

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.

Energy
Nonprofits
Grant Opportunity Fund (GO Fund)
Contact for amount
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
State
Rolling

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.

Community Development
County governments
Weldon F. Osborne Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Weldon F. Osborne Foundation, Inc.
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 15, 2024

This grant provides financial support to religious and charitable organizations in the Greater Chattanooga area to promote community welfare initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
John D. Grubb and Louise G. Sumner Fund for Monroe County
$7,500
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 28, 2026

Date Added

Jul 17, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that enhance education, culture, social services, and economic development for residents of Monroe County, encouraging community collaboration and engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Louie M. & Betty M. Phillips Foundation Grants
$5,000
The Louie M. & Betty M. Phillips Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Nashville area that focus on health, human services, education, civic affairs, and the arts, with an emphasis on those demonstrating strong community impact and governance.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Contact for amount
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

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.

Housing
Nonprofits
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal
Rolling

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.

Community Development
Special district governments
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

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.

Environment
Nonprofits
Healthcare Resiliency Program: Service Line Expansion and Co-Location Program
$95,040,187
Tennessee Department of Health (TDH)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 13, 2026

Date Added

Jun 24, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to help rural hospitals and clinics in Tennessee expand their healthcare services and improve access to comprehensive care for underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Tennessee Memory Care Assessment Network Grant Program
$16,500,000
Tennessee Department of Health (TDH)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 20, 2026

Date Added

Jun 24, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in establishing a statewide network to improve access to memory assessment and care for individuals with dementia, particularly in rural and underserved areas of Tennessee.

Health
Nonprofits
Appalachian Community Fund Technical Assistance Grant
Contact for amount
Appalachian Community Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots organizations in Central Appalachia to strengthen their internal capabilities and enhance their effectiveness in promoting social justice.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Safety First Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

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.

Safety
Nonprofits
HOME Homeownership Development Program
$1,000,000
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 18, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Tennessee to develop affordable single-family homes for low- and moderate-income families, ensuring sustainable homeownership opportunities.

Housing
Nonprofits
HOME Rental Housing Development Program
$1,500,000
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 18, 2026

This program provides funding to eligible organizations for the development, acquisition, and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing for low-income households in Tennessee.

Housing
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Security Grant Program
$600,000
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
State

Application Deadline

Jul 24, 2026

Date Added

Jun 29, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist attacks to improve their security measures and preparedness against potential threats.

Safety
Nonprofits
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts in Rural Places Grants
$3,000
South Arts
Private
Rolling

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.

Arts
Nonprofits