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Tennessee grants for Nonprofits

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Arts Fund for East Tennessee
$15,000
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2024

This grant provides financial support to arts organizations in East Tennessee that promote community engagement and access to the arts, particularly for underserved populations and youth under 25.

Arts
Nonprofits
Improving Youth Mental Health Grant
$150,000
Cigna Group Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide programs to improve the mental health of underserved youth aged 5-18, focusing on conflict resolution, family-school partnerships, and trauma-focused services in specific states.

Health
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Improvement Project
$5,000
City of Jackson
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This grant provides funding to residents and neighborhood groups in Jackson, Tennessee, to support community-driven projects that improve local neighborhoods through beautification, safety, and engagement initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Artists Work Grant
$5,000
ArtsBuild
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This grant provides financial support to artists with disabilities living in Hamilton County, Tennessee, to help them create, develop their work, and enhance their professional skills.

Arts
Individuals
Tennessee Family Resource Centers
Contact for amount
Tennessee Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2023

This grant provides funding to local education agencies in Tennessee to establish Family Resource Centers that support students and families by addressing social, emotional, and physical health needs to enhance academic success.

Education
Nonprofits
The West End Home Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The West End Home Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Middle Tennessee that enhance the quality of life for older adults through various supportive services and programs.

Health
Nonprofits
Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program
$100,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in the Appalachian region that protect wildlife habitats and enhance ecological connectivity, targeting community organizations, municipalities, and tribal nations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
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
Contact for amount
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
Respiratory Disease Fund
$20,000
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations working on projects that improve respiratory health for residents in Knox County, Tennessee.

Health
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
Pete and Sally Smith Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Pete and Sally Smith Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations for educational programs in hospitality, environmental conservation, and medical research focused on kidney disease and Alzheimer’s, specifically in Rhea County, Tennessee, and Oconee County, South Carolina.

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