Tennessee Community Development Grants

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

This grant provides financial support to organizations and initiatives that improve the economic, social, cultural, and educational quality of life for residents in Monroe County.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the greater Nashville area for health, education, arts, and community services, focusing on those with established ties to the foundation.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in the Chattanooga region that are working to improve opportunities for children, enhance economic mobility for families, and foster community connections, particularly for households facing financial challenges.

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

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

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.

This grant provides financial support to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in designated regions, focusing on youth development, military and veterans support, hunger and nutrition, and basic human needs.

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.

This funding opportunity supports projects that restore and enhance forests, wetlands, and aquatic habitats in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley, benefiting wildlife and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

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.

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.