Tennessee Grants

The overall goal of Lottery for Education: Afterschool Programs (LEAPs) is to provide Tennessee students with academic enrichment opportunities that reinforce and complement the regular academic program. In November 2002, Tennesseans voted to create a state lottery. The General Assembly established that profits from the lottery be used for specific educational programs: college scholarships, early childhood programs and afterschool programs.

Federal program designed to assist low income households, particularly those who pay a high proportion of household income for home energy bills, meet their immediate home energy needs by providing an annual energy benefit. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is 100 percent federally funded through a grant from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services. LIHEAP provides funds to the states to help meet the utility costs of low-income eligible elderly and disabled adults.

Funding for local litter pickup operations and prevention education programs. In 1983, TDOT issued the first “Litter Grants” to county governments. These grants established pickup programs and provided litter prevention and recycling education at the local level. Today, Litter Grants improve communities in all 95 Tennessee counties and directly touch thousands of Tennesseans each year through volunteerism and educational programming.

Credit against federal tax liability for investors in the construction or rehabilitation of affordable rental housing. The Low-Income Housing Credit is a credit against federal income tax liability each year for 10 years for owners and investors in low-income rental housing. The amount of tax credits is based on reasonable costs of development, as determined by THDA, and the number of qualified low-income units.

LPRF provides matching grants to local governments for purchase of land for parks, natural areas, greenways and recreational facilities and capital projects for recreation in those areas. The Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) provides grants to eligible local government entities for the purchase of lands for parks, natural areas, greenways, and recreation facilities. The funds may also be used for trail development and capital projects in parks, natural areas, and greenways. At least 60 percent of the funds allocated will go to municipal governments as authorized by TCA 67-4-409. All grant projects must be on publicly owned land.

This program provides free pine seedlings to eligible family forest owners in Tennessee to promote reforestation and sustainable timber management on their land.

The Injury and Violence Prevention Program works with state and local partners to help Tennessee communities implement evidence based injury and violence prevention programs. The Injury and Violence Prevention Program works with state and local partners to help Tennessee communities implement evidence-based injury and violence prevention programs. The program provides the following:​ ​Injury data to community groups and the public to assist them in their injury and violence prevention program design and development​ Technical assistance related to program implementation and evaluation​ Provision of child safety seats​ Education and training on Injury and violence topics​

This funding provides resources to state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies to enhance their capabilities in preventing and responding to terrorism and other major threats to national security.

This program provides free wheelchair ramp construction for low-income Tennessee residents with mobility impairments, enhancing their accessibility and independence.

LWCF is a federal matching grant supporting acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. The LWCF program provides matching grants to states to administer to state and local governments for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Recreation Educational Services administers the LWCF grants in Tennessee. These grants require a 50% match.

This funding program provides financial support to transit agencies and public service organizations in Tennessee for capital projects that improve public transportation infrastructure and services.

This funding initiative aims to create lasting partnerships among educational institutions, industries, and workforce agencies in Tennessee to address local skills gaps and ensure that training programs align with the needs of employers.

This grant provides funding to state and tribal agencies to improve emergency preparedness and response capabilities for hazardous materials incidents, particularly those related to transportation.

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.

This funding is available to local governments to improve public infrastructure that supports new and expanding businesses, helping to create jobs and attract investment.

This program provides financial assistance to companies in Tennessee to help cover the costs of training new employees, supporting job creation and economic growth in the state.

This program provides funding to elementary schools in Tennessee to supply fresh fruits and vegetables to students, promoting healthier eating habits during the school day.

This grant provides federal funding to state and local agencies for installing safety devices at highway-railroad crossings and improving safety measures to reduce accidents in Tennessee.

This grant provides funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments for projects that reduce the risks and impacts of natural disasters through long-term mitigation strategies.

This program provides financial incentives to timber harvesting companies and wood-using industries in Tennessee to promote sustainable forestry practices and enhance forest health.