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Tennessee grants for City or township governments

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

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

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
Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund
$100,000
Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

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
Community Impact Grants
$30,000
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Middle Tennessee that enhance community well-being through initiatives in the arts, child and youth development, and positive mental health, particularly for underserved populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
TNECD Site Development Grant
$5,000,000
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 19, 2025

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tennessee local governments for improving and certifying industrial sites to boost economic development and job creation in their communities.

Community Development
City or township governments
CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund
$15,000
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 11, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public institutions in East Tennessee for programs focused on mental health, family services, and early education.

Health
Nonprofits
Opportunity Endowment Fund
$25,000
East Tennessee Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

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.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
2025 Campbell Enhancement Fund
$3,000
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 28, 2025

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in Campbell County, Tennessee, to support innovative projects that enhance community well-being and address local challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Knoxville Event Funding 2025
$1,500
City of Knoxville
Local

Application Deadline

May 1, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community events that engage youth aged 12-24 in Knoxville, promoting social connections and well-being through meaningful participation.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
Emergency Solutions Grants Program
$3,000,000
Tennessee Housing Development Agency
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Tennessee to help reduce homelessness through emergency shelter operations, prevention efforts, and rapid rehousing initiatives.

Housing
Nonprofits
Opioid Abatement Grants 2026
$300,000
City of Knoxville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding is available to nonprofit organizations in Knoxville that are working to reduce opioid-related harm through prevention, treatment, and recovery support initiatives.

Safety
City or township governments
City of Knoxville Community Agency Grants 2026
Contact for amount
City of Knoxville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Knoxville that promote arts, culture, and social services, enhancing community engagement and well-being.

Arts
City or township governments
Arts Access Mini-Grant
$2,000
Tennessee Arts Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports arts projects that enhance access for underserved and underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, seniors, and military families.

Arts
Nonprofits
Federal Historic Preservation Grant
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of the Interior
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2025

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that preserve historic resources, such as surveys and restorations, benefiting the public and requiring matching funds from the grantee.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2026 Arts Education Teacher Training Grant
$100,000
Tennessee Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This grant provides funding for nonprofit arts organizations, schools, and higher education institutions in Tennessee to conduct immersive professional development workshops focused on arts education and integration.

Arts
City or township governments
Opportunity Youth Engagement Grant 2025
$100,000
City of Knoxville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports non-profit and community organizations in Knoxville that provide engaging programs and employment initiatives for at-risk youth, particularly those involved with the juvenile justice system.

Education
City or township governments
African American Equity Restoration Task Force Grant
$100,000
City of Knoxville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 15, 2024

This grant provides funding to non-profit and community organizations in East Knoxville to promote equity and address disparities in areas such as education, homeownership, and small business development.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
2025 Youth Violence Prevention Week Micro-Grant
$10,000
City of Knoxville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports non-profit and community organizations in Knoxville to implement programs that raise awareness and prevent youth violence during National Youth Violence Prevention Week.

Recreation
City or township governments
City of Knoxvilleโ€™s Workforce Readiness Grant 2025
$10,000
City of Knoxville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations in Knoxville that provide workforce readiness programs and social-emotional development for youth aged 12-24, helping them gain essential skills and resilience for future careers.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
319 NPS 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.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Agricultural Enterprise Fund for Businesses, Nonprofits, & Local Governments in Tennessee
Contact for amount
Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2024

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

The Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF) by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture offers grants to Tennessee-based agricultural, food, and forestry businesses or projects, focusing on value-added and processing projects that increase farm income, access to markets, business capacity, or agricultural innovation, with priority given to businesses in at-risk or distressed counties.

Business and Commerce
County governments