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Tennessee grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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Wildlife Preservation Fund
$5,000
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities in Knox County, Tennessee, for projects that protect wildlife habitats and preserve natural landscapes without making structural changes to the land.

Environment
Nonprofits
Tennessee Memory Care Assessment Network Grant Program
$16,500,000
Tennessee Department of Health (TDH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in establishing a statewide network to improve access to memory assessment and care for individuals with dementia, particularly in rural and underserved areas of Tennessee.

Health
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative economic development projects across multiple Appalachian states, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions to drive regional transformation and growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Tree Planting Grant
$20,000
Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDA-DoF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofit organizations, and public schools in Tennessee for planting trees on public lands to improve community wellbeing and environmental health.

Environment
City or township governments
The Fallon Community Fund
$10,000
The Fallon Company
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to community organizations in Davidson County to create opportunities for connection and engagement through public events, shared spaces, and neighborhood initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems Initiative
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Appalachian region that help individuals recovering from substance use disorders gain access to job training and employment services, fostering sustainable recovery and economic independence.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Delta Workforce Grant Program
$300,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Delta Regional Authority)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations in the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop workforce training initiatives that help individuals gain skills and secure employment in high-demand jobs.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Graduate Student Grants
$22,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports graduate students in the Southern U.S. conducting research projects that promote sustainable agriculture and address key challenges faced by farmers and agricultural communities.

Agriculture
Individuals
Museums for America Program
$300,000
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This grant provides funding to museums and related organizations across the U.S. for projects that enhance public education, community engagement, and the stewardship of collections.

Education
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
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
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