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Tennessee grants for Nonprofits

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Thomas W. Briggs Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Thomas W. Briggs Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Memphis that serve underresourced communities, focusing on initiatives that promote equity, inclusivity, and lasting community impact.

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
Downtown Improvement Grant Program
$500,000
City of Paris
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Community Development
City or township governments
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
Creating Healthier Rural Communities Through the End Zone for Chronic Disease Prevention Program
$4,500,000
Tennessee Department of Health (TDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in rural and suburban Tennessee to implement evidence-based strategies that improve access to healthy food, promote physical activity, and strengthen community connections to combat chronic diseases.

Health
Nonprofits
100 Women Who Care Grant Program
Contact for amount
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
HOME Homeowner Rehabilitation Program
$750,000
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2026

This program provides funding to cities, counties, and nonprofits in Tennessee to rehabilitate and improve homes for low-income homeowners, ensuring safe and affordable housing.

Housing
City or township governments
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
Community Infrastructure Fund
$1,000,000
Delta Regional Authority
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
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