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Tennessee grants for Nonprofits

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South Arts’ Cross-Sector Impact Grants–2026
$15,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects between arts organizations and non-arts entities in the Southern U.S. to creatively address health and wellness challenges in their communities.

Arts
Individuals
Robotics Award Program
$5,000
Tennessee Valley Authority
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2026

This grant provides financial support to K–12 schools and nonprofit organizations in the TVA service area to enhance robotics education and encourage student participation in competitions.

Education
Nonprofits
Southeast Aquatics Fund
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in the southeastern U.S. to improve aquatic habitats and water quality, particularly for endangered species and key river basins.

Environment
Nonprofits
Tennessee Tire Environmental Act Program (TEAP)
$500,000
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to Tennessee-based organizations for projects that promote innovative recycling and beneficial uses of scrap tires, enhancing environmental sustainability and community development.

Environment
Nonprofits
Career Pathways Technical Skills Partner Program
$70,000
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that offer hands-on STEAM training and paid summer internships for teens aged 16-19 from low-income areas, in partnership with Best Buy Teen Tech Centers.

Education
Nonprofits
READY Nonprofits
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This program provides free training and funding opportunities to nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region, helping them build capacity to better address community challenges and improve their operational effectiveness.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Literary Arts Grant
$5,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Southern writers and independent publishers for literary projects that celebrate the region's unique traditions and voices.

Arts
Individuals
Cumberland Plateau-Southern Appalachians Stewardship Fund
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in the Cumberland Plateau and Southern Appalachians to restore ecosystems, improve habitats, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
BBB Integrity Foundation’s Torch Awards
Contact for amount
BBB Integrity Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This grant recognizes and honors businesses and nonprofit organizations in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky that demonstrate outstanding ethical practices and integrity in their operations and customer relationships.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Community Health Improvement Grants
$150,000
CommonSpirit Health
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 14, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations partnering with hospitals to improve health outcomes for vulnerable and underserved populations in their communities.

Health
Nonprofits
MartinConnects Fund
$8,000
MartinFed
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in specific U.S. regions for initiatives addressing homelessness, STEM education, veterans' services, and support for women and children.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rescue Squad Grant Program
$300,000
Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This program provides funding to certified rescue squads in Tennessee to acquire essential equipment for improving their emergency response capabilities.

Safety
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grants
$30,000
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Middle Tennessee that enhance community well-being through initiatives in the arts, child and youth development, and positive mental health, particularly for underserved populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Investment Trust Community Grant
$20,000
City of Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust (CIT)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, for projects that improve the community's quality of life through social welfare, education, recreation, and economic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Knoxville Community Agency Grants
Contact for amount
City of Knoxville Mayor's Office
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Knoxville that promote arts, culture, and social services, enhancing community engagement and well-being.

Community Development
Nonprofits
ArtsZone Grant
$30,000
ArtsMemphis
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local arts organizations in Memphis that create impactful, arts-based programs aligned with community development, education, health, and wellness initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tennessee Weatherization Assistance Program
$8,547
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to low-income households in Tennessee to improve energy efficiency and reduce utility costs through weatherization services, prioritizing vulnerable populations such as the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and families with young children.

Energy
Nonprofits
READY Nonprofits Capacity Building Grant
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This initiative provides training and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region to strengthen their operations and better serve their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
IOLTA Grant
Contact for amount
Tennessee Bar Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 30, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Tennessee that deliver legal services to low-income individuals, promote access to justice, and support legal education initiatives.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits