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Tennessee Community Development 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
Grant Opportunity Fund (GO Fund)
Contact for amount
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This program provides financial support to economically distressed and at-risk rural communities in Tennessee, helping them meet matching fund requirements for larger state or federal grants.

Community Development
County governments
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
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
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
Tennessee Tire Environmental Act Program (TEAP)
$500,000
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 4, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to Tennessee-based organizations for projects that promote innovative recycling and beneficial uses of scrap tires, enhancing environmental sustainability and community development.

Environment
Nonprofits
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development, fostering economic growth and resilience in local communities.

Community Development
Special district governments
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
Artist Creative Practice Grant
$3,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This grant provides financial support to individual artists in the southeastern U.S. for professional development opportunities that can significantly advance their careers.

Arts
Individuals
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
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
Appalachian Community Fund Technical Assistance Grant
Contact for amount
Appalachian Community Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots organizations in Central Appalachia to strengthen their internal capabilities and enhance their effectiveness in promoting social justice.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tennessee Family Resource Centers
Contact for amount
Tennessee Department of Education
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2023

This grant provides funding to local education agencies in Tennessee to establish Family Resource Centers that support students and families by addressing social, emotional, and physical health needs to enhance academic success.

Education
Nonprofits
Delta Workforce Grant Program
$300,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Delta Regional Authority)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations in the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop workforce training initiatives that help individuals gain skills and secure employment in high-demand jobs.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Rutherford County Opioid Settlement Grant
$100,000
Rutherford County
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and government organizations in Rutherford County for innovative projects that address and mitigate the opioid crisis through prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
East Tennessee Foundation Johnson County Community Foundation Grant
$6,500
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 28, 2026

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in Johnson County for short-term projects that improve community health, education, culture, and economic development, while requiring a 20% matching contribution.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Union Pacific Community Ties Giving Program
$30,000
Union Pacific Railroad
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in communities served by Union Pacific to support projects that enhance community safety, workforce development, and overall community vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tennessee Agriculture Enterprise Fund
$499,999
Tennessee Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Apr 10, 2026

Date Added

Dec 22, 2023

This funding initiative provides financial support to Tennessee-based agricultural, food, and forestry businesses, as well as nonprofits and local governments, to enhance market access, increase production capacity, and promote innovation in the agricultural sector.

Agriculture
Nonprofits