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Tennessee Private Grants

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Smugglers Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Smuggler's Enterprises, Inc. Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides funding to local nonprofits and community organizations for initiatives that address community needs and promote positive impact in areas where the company operates.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Professional Development Grants for Arts Organizations
$1,000
South Arts
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small and mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations in the southeastern U.S. for professional development activities that enhance staff skills and organizational effectiveness.

Arts
Nonprofits
Thriving Communities Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
American Electric Power Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
American Electric Power Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities that improve education, address essential human needs, promote social justice, and support environmental stewardship in communities served by American Electric Power.

Energy
Nonprofits
Rosendin Foundation Annual Grants
$100,000
The Rosendin Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on emotional, occupational, and nutritional health, primarily in specific states and areas near Rosendin or Modular Power Solutions offices.

Health
Nonprofits
Arts Build Communities Grant Program
$5,000
Tennessee Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Tennessee-based nonprofit organizations and local governments in creating community-focused arts projects that enhance access to the arts and improve quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Weldon F. Osborne Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Weldon F. Osborne Foundation, Inc.
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 15, 2024

This grant provides financial support to religious and charitable organizations in the Greater Chattanooga area to promote community welfare initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Disaster Relief Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Georgia that are working on recovery projects following the recent wildfires.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
The Louie M. & Betty M. Phillips Foundation Grants
$5,000
The Louie M. & Betty M. Phillips Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Nashville area that focus on health, human services, education, civic affairs, and the arts, with an emphasis on those demonstrating strong community impact and governance.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Contact for amount
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit and government organizations in Knoxville to develop and improve affordable housing options for low-income and very low-income residents.

Housing
Nonprofits
Literacy Endowment for East Tennessee Grant Program
$2,500
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

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
Sundt Foundation Grant Program
$25,000
Sundt Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

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.

Youth
Nonprofits
Leadership Education Fund
$2,500
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

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
Harry W. and Carolyn W. Galbraith Memorial Fund
$5,000
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in East Tennessee for spaying and neutering programs that help control pet overpopulation and improve animal welfare.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Economic Development Fund for East Tennessee
$5,000
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

May 15, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in East Tennessee that are working on projects to boost economic development, create jobs, and improve community prosperity.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Dr. J.G. Hawkins Memorial Fund
$20,000
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations that deliver medical transportation and clinical services to underserved residents in rural Greene County, Tennessee, particularly focusing on children and vulnerable populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Wildlife Preservation Fund
$5,000
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

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
Startup Runway Showcase
$10,000
Startup Runway Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2024

This program provides a pitch competition and investor introductions for women and founders of color in the U.S. with scalable startups that have a minimum viable product and some customer traction, specifically targeting those outside major startup hubs.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
The Dow Last Mile Fund for Manufacturing & Skilled Trades
$5,000
Last Mile Education Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This initiative provides financial support to students in manufacturing and skilled trades programs at colleges near Dow facilities, helping them overcome financial barriers to complete their education and advance their careers.

Workforce Development
Individuals