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Tennessee Education Grants

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Community Impact Grants 2025
$30,000
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2025

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Middle Tennessee that enhance access and inclusion in the arts, child and youth development, and positive mental health for vulnerable populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025 Families First Community Grant
$27,000,000
Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to assist nonprofit organizations in Tennessee that provide essential services to low-income families, promoting education, health, economic stability, and strong family relationships.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
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
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
ArtsZone Grant
$30,000
ArtsMemphis
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local arts organizations in Memphis that create impactful, arts-based programs aligned with community development, education, health, and wellness initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Youth Endowment Fund Grant
$20,000
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that create innovative programs to improve the well-being and future prospects of youth in East Tennessee by addressing education, health, and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences.

Youth
Nonprofits
2026 Arts Build Communities Grant Program
$5,000
Tennessee Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Tennessee-based nonprofit organizations and local government entities in creating community-focused arts projects that enhance access to the arts and improve quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
East Tennessee Foundation Johnson County Community Foundation Grant
$6,500
East Tennessee Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in Johnson County to support projects that enhance community health, education, culture, and economic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Future Forward Innovation Grant
$75,000
State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This grant provides funding and support for individuals and organizations in Tennessee to develop and implement innovative education-to-career programs that connect students with high-wage, high-demand job opportunities through collaboration with industry partners.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
United Way of South Central Tennessee Grant 2025-2026
Contact for amount
United Way of South Central Tennessee
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that improve education, health, and financial stability for communities in seven counties of South Central Tennessee.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tellico Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
Tellico Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Loudon and Monroe counties that are focused on innovative programs and projects aimed at improving childhood development and education.

Environment
Nonprofits
SRO Program Grant
$75,000
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides local law enforcement agencies in Tennessee with financial support to place full-time, certified School Resource Officers in K-12 public and charter schools to enhance safety and foster positive relationships with students.

Safety
Independent school districts
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
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
Rural Arts Facilities Fund 2026
$500,000
Tennessee Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This program provides funding to rural communities in Tennessee for building or improving arts and cultural facilities to boost local economies and enhance quality of life through arts programming.

Arts
County governments
Arts Pathways for Youth Success Grant 2026
$100,000
Tennessee Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This program provides funding for out-of-school arts initiatives that help underserved youth develop essential skills for success in education and careers through artistic engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Arts Education Community Learning Grant Program
$100,000
Tennessee Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative arts education projects that engage diverse communities in hands-on learning experiences across various art forms outside of traditional school settings.

Arts
County governments
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
Individual Artist Fellowship
$10,000
Tennessee Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This program provides financial support to exceptional professional artists in Tennessee across various disciplines, enabling them to further their creative work and enhance the state's cultural landscape.

Education
Private institutions of higher education