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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
ThreeStar Grant Program - Certification Required: All Other Counties
$250,000
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 30, 2025

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This program provides funding opportunities for certified counties in Tennessee to support community development projects that align with their strategic goals.

Community Development
County governments
ThreeStar Grant Program - Pre-Certified Counties
$250,000
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 30, 2025

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This program provides funding to certified counties in Tennessee for community development projects that align with local goals, enhancing collaboration and long-term prosperity.

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
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
ThreeStar Grant Program - Certification Required: Distressed Counties
$1,000,000
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 30, 2025

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This program provides funding to distressed counties in Tennessee for high-impact projects that promote economic development and community growth, with a focus on strategic planning and measurable outcomes.

Community Development
County governments
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local communities in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development.

Community Development
State 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
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

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
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 Appalachia to enhance their skills and capacity for social change through training and development.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
The Fallon Community Fund
$10,000
The Fallon Company
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 20, 2025

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to community organizations in Davidson County to create opportunities for connection and engagement through public events, shared spaces, and neighborhood initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Community Placemaking Grants program
$100,000
Project for Public Spaces
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 13, 2025

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofits and local governments to improve public spaces through community-driven projects that promote inclusivity and accessibility.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rural Healthcare Training
$5,398,250
Tennessee Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Oct 13, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports rural healthcare providers and educational institutions in Tennessee to enhance training programs and develop a skilled workforce in underserved areas, focusing on improving access to healthcare services.

Health
Nonprofits
Arts in Rural Places Grants
$3,000
South Arts
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in rural Southern communities for engaging professional artists in various artistic disciplines.

Arts
Nonprofits
2024 NBA Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
NBA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide career development programs for Black youth aged 14-24 in designated NBA markets.

Youth
Nonprofits
JFNY Grant for Arts & Culture
$5,000
Japan Foundation, New York (JFNY)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

Arts
Nonprofits
Tennessee Agriculture Enterprise Fund
$100,000
Tennessee Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025

Date Added

Dec 22, 2023

This program provides competitive funding to businesses, nonprofits, and local governments in Tennessee to support agricultural growth and innovation, particularly in value-added processing initiatives that benefit farmers and rural economies.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Foundation of Rutherford County Grant
$5,000
Community Foundation of Rutherford County
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2024

Date Added

Aug 9, 2024

The Community Foundation of Rutherford County awards grants to promote the betterment of Rutherford and Cannon Counties and provides a way to make lasting gifts for the benefit of nonprofits in the community. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Rutherford County State: Tennessee County: Cannon County (TN), Rutherford County (TN) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Organizations located in Rutherford and Cannon Counties are welcome to apply for consideration of funding from the Community Foundation of Rutherford County. Funding Information  Nonprofits may request grants up to a maximum of $5,000. Grant Period December 1, 2024 – November 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria  Organizations must be 501(c)(3) public charities or must be entities of government (i.e., libraries, departments, etc.). For more information, visit CFMT.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Spirit of Humanity Award
Contact for amount
Legacy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2024

Date Added

Aug 31, 2024

Applicants are invited to apply for the Spirit of Humanity Award. Donor Name: Legacy Foundation State: Kansas, Tennessee County: Cowley County (KS), Sumner County (TN) Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/09/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Each year the Legacy Regional Community Foundation recognizes their Spirit of Humanity awardee(s) for inspiring the vision of Legacy Foundation through his/her leadership and action. The award recipient(s) are honored at a reception and their picture and story is posted in the Foundation gallery. Guidelines The candidate may be of any age, however must live in the region in-or-around the Cowley/Sumner County area. The candidate must reflect uncommon leadership or action within the last 12 months that truly reflects the mission and vision of the Legacy Regional Community Foundation, which is “creates a stronger future for our area by building endowments, providing informed leadership & connecting donors to critical needs of the region.” The action may take many forms, it need not be financial. The candidate may also be a civic group, organization, or groups of individuals for achievements or contributions to the community. For more information, visit Legacy Foundation.

Community Development
Individuals
CDBG Public Service, ESG and HOME Investment Partnership Grants
Contact for amount
City of Murfreesboro
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Murfreesboro to deliver essential services and affordable housing solutions for low- and moderate-income residents.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits