Tennessee grants for State governments
Explore 11 grant opportunities
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.
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Jan 24, 2025
Date Added
Dec 6, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative healthcare projects aimed at improving services and access for underserved populations in Tennessee's rural counties.
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.
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Feb 11, 2025
Date Added
Sep 6, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations in Tennessee to implement comprehensive HIV prevention programs that aim to reduce new infections and improve health outcomes for individuals living with HIV.
Application Deadline
Sep 17, 2025
Date Added
Aug 14, 2024
This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in specific East Tennessee counties to deliver holiday gifts and seasonal assistance to under-resourced and underserved children in need.
Application Deadline
Jun 21, 2024
Date Added
May 24, 2024
Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing the potential availability of funding for the development of small-scale and urban-focused agriculture production activities. The Tennessee NRCS Small-Scale Urban-Focused Agriculture Project is an effort to challenge local Conservation Districts, non-profit organizations, non-government organizations, institutions of higher learning and other community partners to work toward the development of demonstration urban, community, and pollinator gardens across Tennessee. Awarded projects will demonstrate the process of planning and applying natural resource conservation practices, systems, and treatment in urban agricultural environments. Awarded structural practices will promote agricultural production and optimize environmental benefits in urban agricultural environments. Proposals will be accepted from eligible entities for projects located in Tennessee. NRCS anticipates the total amount awarded under this announcement in Federal fiscal year 2024 will be approximately $320,000.00. Proposals are requested from eligible entities for projects with a one (1) to three (3)-year duration. Entity types that may be eligible under these criteria include the following: a. City or township governments b. County governments c. Independent school districts d. Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education) e. Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education) f. Private institutions of higher education g. Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education h. Special district governments i. State governments For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 21st, 2024. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or [email protected]. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. The agency anticipates making selections by July 1st, 2024, and expects to execute awards by September 15, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Dec 26, 2023
Federally funded program to enhance competitiveness of specialty crops such as fruits, vegetables, grapes, horticultural, etc. The purpose of the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Specialty crops are defined as “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture).” Projects must show a benefit to the specialty crop industry. This program is not designed for start-ups or projects that only benefit one operation. Universities, institutions, cooperatives, producers, industry, or community-based organizations may submit a proposal for funding. A review committee will select projects to be included in Tennessee’s state plan. This is a competitive program. Projects must directly impact multiple Tennessee producers. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture seeks to identify and support projects that are forward thinking with a positive, long-lasting impact on Tennessee Agriculture.