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Tennessee grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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FY24 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) RESEARCH COLLABORATION (RC)
$600,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Office of Scientific Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 25, 2024

Date Added

Mar 29, 2024

This program provides funding to universities in eligible states to enhance their research capabilities in science and engineering that support the needs of the Department of Defense.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
MEP Center State Competition
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2025

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

Grant Title: NIST MEP is seeking applications to establish and manage Manufacturing Extension Partnership Centers in designated states to provide essential services that enhance the productivity, innovation, and competitiveness of small and mid-sized manufacturers.

Science and Technology
State governments
Fiscal Year 2026 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Region 4
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2026

This program provides funding to state, local, tribal governments, and eligible organizations to improve flood hazard data and mapping capabilities, enhancing community resilience against flood risks.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
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
Strategic Planning Grant Program
$150,000
Delta Regional Authority (DRA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This program 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
Tennessee Believes Grant
$390,000
Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging (DDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tennessee colleges and universities to create and improve inclusive higher education programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
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
Perinatal and Pediatric Behavioral Health Teleconsultation and Education Project Grant
$2,500,000
Tennessee Department of Health (TDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that aim to improve access to behavioral health services for pregnant women, new mothers, and children in rural Tennessee through teleconsultation and education initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
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
Tennessee Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP TN)
Contact for amount
Tennessee Higher Education Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 9, 2023

This initiative provides funding to support low-income students in Tennessee by enhancing their college and career readiness through local partnerships and targeted educational services.

Education
Independent school districts
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
Literacy Endowment for East Tennessee Grant Program
$2,500
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government units, and educational institutions in East Tennessee to support community-based literacy programs that improve reading and writing skills.

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
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
Leadership Education Fund
$2,500
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public educational institutions in East Tennessee to enhance educational opportunities and improve public education outcomes.

Education
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
Maternal/Infant and Child Health Healthcare Resiliency Program
$12,500,000
Tennessee Department of Health (TDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Tennessee to improve healthcare systems for women, infants, and children, particularly in rural areas, by addressing gaps in access, care coordination, and preventive services.

Health
Nonprofits
Healthcare Resiliency Program: Service Line Expansion and Co-Location Program
$95,040,187
Tennessee Department of Health (TDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to help rural hospitals and clinics in Tennessee expand their healthcare services and improve access to comprehensive care for underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits