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Tennessee grants for Nonprofits

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Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems Initiative
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Appalachian region that help individuals recovering from substance use disorders gain access to job training and employment services, fostering sustainable recovery and economic independence.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Grant
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Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

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.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Delta Workforce Grant Program
$300,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Delta Regional Authority)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations in the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop workforce training initiatives that help individuals gain skills and secure employment in high-demand jobs.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Grant Program
$3,000,000
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This program provides funding to government and non-government entities in Tennessee to replace or upgrade older diesel vehicles with cleaner alternatives, helping to reduce harmful emissions and improve air quality.

Environment
City or township governments
Current Art Fund Project-Based Grants
$7,500
Tri-Star Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Tennessee-based visual artists and collectives in creating innovative, public-facing art projects, with a focus on encouraging BIPOC and AAPI participation.

Arts
Individuals
Thomas W. Briggs Foundation Grant Program
$750,000
Thomas W. Briggs Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Memphis, Tennessee, that promote health improvement, education, and access for the uninsured, while fostering good citizenship through projects in the arts, civic engagement, education, social services, and youth initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rutherford County Opioid Settlement Grant
$100,000
Rutherford County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and government organizations in Rutherford County for innovative projects that address and mitigate the opioid crisis through prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
East Tennessee Foundation Johnson County Community Foundation Grant
$6,500
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in Johnson County for short-term projects that improve community health, education, culture, and economic development, while requiring a 20% matching contribution.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Union Pacific Community Ties Giving Program
$30,000
Union Pacific Railroad
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in communities served by Union Pacific to support projects that enhance community safety, workforce development, and overall community vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
STEM Classroom Grant Program
$5,000
Tennessee Valley Authority
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This program provides funding for K-12 schools in the TVA service area to implement innovative STEM projects that enhance student learning and career readiness through community collaboration.

Education
Nonprofits
319 Nonpoint Source Grant Program
Contact for amount
Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local governments, universities, nonprofits, and state agencies in Tennessee to implement projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality in impaired watersheds.

Environment
Nonprofits
100 Women Who Care Grant Program
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Community Foundation of West Tennessee
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving residents of rural West Tennessee, allowing them to address various community needs through flexible funding for projects or operational support.

Community Development
Nonprofits
GoodUse Program to help Nonprofits Improve Facility Efficiency
$100,000
Southface Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides matching funds to nonprofit organizations in specific U.S. regions for energy efficiency upgrades to their existing buildings, helping them save on utility costs and enhance sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Wild East Action Fund –
$75,000
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to government entities and nonprofit organizations for projects that protect land, enhance community resilience, and support conservation planning in the Appalachian Trail region.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Black Girls Defense Fund
$2,000
Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in the Southern U.S. that advocate for and protect the rights and well-being of Black girls, women, and femme-identifying youth.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits