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Rural Arts Project Support Grant Program
$100,000
Tennessee Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Tennessee's rural counties for diverse arts projects that promote community engagement and vitality.

Arts
Nonprofits
Express Grant Program
$3,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2024

This program provides financial support to rural nonprofit and governmental organizations in select Southern states for presenting touring artists across various disciplines, including film, performing arts, and visual arts.

Arts
City or township governments
2024 NBA Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
NBA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide career development programs for Black youth aged 14-24 in designated NBA markets.

Youth
Nonprofits
Tennessee THDA Blight Elimination Program
$25,000
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2023

The Hardest Hit Fund Blight Elimination Program (BEP) assists with the removal of blighted properties in targeted areas within the state of Tennessee. Removing these properties will help to reduce foreclosures, promote neighborhood stabilization, and maintain property values. BEP is designed as a targeted, first come first served program to lend recaptured HHF funds for the demolition and/or acquisition and demolition of blighted one to four unit residential structures in targeted areas to assist in neighborhood stabilization and in preventing foreclosure by helping to stem decline in home values. To be eligible, entities must submit applications that meet BEP requirements and THDA's goals for blight elimination.

Housing
Nonprofits
Laura J. Kress Angel Tree Fund in Tennessee
$10,000
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in specific East Tennessee counties to deliver holiday gifts and seasonal assistance to under-resourced and underserved children in need.

Youth
Nonprofits
Provident Benevolent Foundation Grant Program in North Carolina and Tennessee
$15,000
Provident Benevolent Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 27, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in central and western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee that focus on education, medical services, and essential human services.

Education
Nonprofits
Thriving Communities Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Strategic Planning Grant Program
$150,000
Delta Regional Authority (DRA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to under-resourced communities in the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop strategic plans that address local economic development challenges.

Community Development
City or township governments
United Way of South Central Tennessee Grant
Contact for amount
United Way of South Central Tennessee
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that improve education, health, and financial stability for communities in seven counties of South Central Tennessee.

Community Development
Nonprofits
T.H.R.I.V.E Grant
$5,000
Vanderbilt University
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2025

This grant provides up to $5,000 in seed funding for Vanderbilt students and registered student organizations to develop innovative projects that promote community belonging, collaboration, and inclusivity on campus.

Community Development
Individuals
Emergency Solutions Grants Program
$3,000,000
Tennessee Housing Development Agency
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Tennessee to help reduce homelessness through emergency shelter operations, prevention, rapid rehousing, and outreach services.

Housing
Nonprofits
ThreeStar Grant Program - Certification Required: All Other Counties
$250,000
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This program provides funding opportunities for certified counties in Tennessee to support community development projects that align with their strategic goals.

Community Development
County governments
2026 Arts Build Communities Grant Program
$5,000
Tennessee Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Tennessee-based nonprofit organizations and local government entities in creating community-focused arts projects that enhance access to the arts and improve quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Youth Endowment Fund Grant
$20,000
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that create innovative programs to improve the well-being and future prospects of youth in East Tennessee by addressing education, health, and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences.

Youth
Nonprofits
NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
$250,000
National Football League (NFL) Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
ThreeStar Grant Program - Pre-Certified Counties
$250,000
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This program provides funding to certified counties in Tennessee for community development projects that align with local goals, enhancing collaboration and long-term prosperity.

Community Development
County governments
Williamson County Opioid Task Force: Community Grants
Contact for amount
Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council and Williamson County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and government agencies in Williamson County to implement local solutions addressing the opioid crisis through prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
Donaldson Foundation Organizational Grants
$20,000
Donaldson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on educational initiatives in communities where Donaldson Company operates, helping to enhance access to education and address local educational needs.

Education
Nonprofits
Tellico Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
Tellico Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Loudon and Monroe counties that are focused on innovative programs and projects aimed at improving childhood development and education.

Education
Nonprofits
Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
$2,500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Appalachian region for projects that promote economic diversification and workforce development in communities impacted by coal industry job losses.

Workforce Development
State governments