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Tennessee grants for Nonprofits

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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
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
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
Community Impact Grant
$120,000
Community Foundation of West Tennessee
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in West Tennessee for community-driven projects that benefit local residents across various sectors, excluding operating support and individual grants.

Community Development
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
Opportunity Endowment Fund
$25,000
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and public organizations in East Tennessee to strengthen their operational capacity and foster collaboration on projects that address community needs and promote prevention initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Farm Infrastructure Improvement Grant
$100,000
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed dairy farms in the southeastern U.S. to improve their infrastructure and operational efficiency, enhancing profitability and sustainability in the dairy industry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Tennessee Housing Trust Fund Competitive Grants Program
$600,000
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides funding to public housing authorities and nonprofit organizations in Tennessee to create and improve affordable rental housing for low-income residents, including those with special needs.

Housing
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
ThreeStar Grant Program - Certification Required: Distressed Counties
$1,000,000
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This program provides funding for distressed counties in Tennessee to implement high-impact projects that promote economic development and community growth, with a focus on strategic planning and measurable outcomes.

Community Development
County governments
Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund
$100,000
Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative healthcare projects that improve access and wellbeing for residents of Jefferson County, particularly targeting underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits