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Tennessee Income Security and Social Services Grants

Explore 20 grant opportunities

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
Rural Healthcare Center of Excellence
$2,400,000
Tennessee Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to healthcare organizations in Tennessee to establish a center that will improve rural health access and outcomes through innovative service delivery and technical assistance.

Health
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
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
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
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
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
2026 Major Cultural Institutions Grant
$500,000
Tennessee Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This grant provides financial support to established arts organizations in Tennessee with a strong track record, helping them cover operational costs while promoting cultural excellence.

Arts
County governments
Small Rural Partnership Support
$100,000
Tennessee Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This program provides financial support to arts organizations in rural Tennessee, helping them cover operating expenses while promoting community engagement and sound financial practices.

Arts
County governments
Qualified Arts Organizations in Tennessee
$100,000
Tennessee Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This grant provides operational funding to qualified arts organizations in Tennessee to support their year-round public arts programming and promote accessibility and advocacy within the community.

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
City of Murfreesboro Community Grant 2025-2026
$65,000
Community Investment Trust
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, for projects that enhance the quality of life, promote social welfare, and address community needs.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Community Tree Planting Program
$20,000
Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 27, 2024

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is seeking applications for its Community Tree Planting Program. Donor Name: Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) State: Tennessee County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/27/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: Funding for the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) was provided to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture by the 2008 State Legislature. The Community Tree Planting TAEP program is administered by the Division of Forestry’s Urban and Community Forestry Program. The goal of TAEP community tree planting grant is to increase the tree resource base in cities and towns across the state of Tennessee. It is NOT to provide beautification. Trees are work horses for communities, providing energy savings through shading, storm water mitigation, rain interception, and air quality improvement through filtration and absorption. These are direct cost saving benefits to communities. Beautification should not be used as an objective for a TAEP tree planting project. It is recommended that a “blanket” statement for Goals and Objectives include one or more of the following: Urban trees provide a multitude of benefits including but not limited to: cooler temperatures, cleaner air, reduced flooding and erosion, help improve human health, and provide food and shelter for wildlife. Funding Information Eligible applicants may apply for grants up to $20,000.  Minimum amount requested must be $500. All grant contracts will start on December 1, 2024 or after and end on April 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Communities/local units of government Non-profit organizations Elementary, secondary and higher education institutions For more information, visit TDA. Related Posts:David, Helen and Marian Woodward Fund - Atlanta 2024Request for Applications for Urban & Community…Grants to address Elevated Risk of Intimate Partner…Rigorously Evaluating Primary Prevention Strategies…Rigorous Evaluation of Primary and Secondary…Research Grants to Rigorously Evaluate Innovative…Effectiveness Research to Prevent…Conducting Research Related to Preventing…ACE: Expanding the Best Available EvidenceNominations open for 2025 Reed Environmental Writing Award2024 Sustainable Materials Management Grants (Region 4)DOJ/BJA: Medicaid and Corrections Training and…BJA: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant ProgramSubmit Applications for Accessibility GrantsIndividual Artist Career Grant Program 2025BJA: Global Justice Information Sharing InitiativeJudiciary Education on Substance Use and Substance…NIC: Enhancing CJCC Through Specialized Technical…Leadership Development for Deputy Wardens and Second…2024 Homeland Security Preparedness Technical…2025–2026 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health…

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Funding available for Animal Welfare in Tennessee
$15,000
Community Foundation Middle Tennessee
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2024

Date Added

Aug 9, 2024

The Community Foundation Middle Tennessee provides grants to support organizations that provide the necessary care and resources to care for animals across Middle Tennessee. Donor Name: Community Foundation Middle Tennessee State: Tennessee County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Funding Goals Increase free or low-cost spay/neuter services and educational programming on the effects of pet overpopulation Sponsor retention programs that would help keep pets in low-income homes. Provide a safe and healthy home for a pet available for adoption Promote education and the humane treatment of animals through animal adoptions, injured animal rescue, and the use of animals for therapeutic services for people. Funding Information Nonprofits may request grants up to a maximum of $15,000. Grant Period December 1, 2024 – November 30, 2025. For more information, visit CFMT.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
2024 Lillian Ashley Fund
$15,000
Community Foundation Middle Tennessee
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2024

Date Added

Aug 9, 2024

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee is seeking applications for its Lillian Ashley Fund. Donor Name: Community Foundation Middle Tennessee State: Tennessee County: Coffee County (TN) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Lillian Ashley, a Manchester, Tennessee native, lived a wonderful life filled with extensive travel, but Lillian always wanted to give back to the community she loved. She created this endowment to benefit the children, animals, and the environment and conservation efforts of Coffee County. Funding Goals Support for the wellbeing of children and youth; Provide for the care and welfare of animals, and; Support environment and conservation efforts. Funding Information Nonprofits may request grants up to a maximum of $15,000. Grant Period December 1, 2024 – November 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria  Organizations must be 501(c)(3) public charities or may be entities of government (i.e., libraries, departments, etc.). For more information, visit CFMT.

Environment
Nonprofits
Joe C. Davis Foundation Grant Program Spring Cycle
$25,000
Joe C. Davis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 8, 2024

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations in Davidson County, Tennessee, to support their operational needs and specific projects that align with the Foundation's mission.

Education
Nonprofits
2024 Families First Community Grants
$5,000,000
Tennessee Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2024

Date Added

Jun 5, 2024

Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is accepting applications for its 2024 Families First Community Grants. Donor Name: Tennessee Department of Human Services State: Tennessee County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/10/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Department is looking to engage eligible non-profit organizations in Tennessee with evidence-based and evidence- informed program models that can administer community-based services to meet the needs of low-income families, placing the whole family on a path to permanent economic security. The Department requires these services to be delivered in a manner that improves economic security and well-being for low-income families and fosters a more strategic use of TANF funds, specifically as it pertains to the four purposes of TANF:  Providing assistance to needy families so that children can be cared for in their own homes;  Reducing the dependency of needy parents on government benefits by promoting job preparation, work, and marriage;  Preventing and reducing the incidence of out-of-wedlock pregnancies; and  Encouraging the formation and maintenance of two-parent families.  The Department is seeking to partner with eligible non-profit organizations in Tennessee that demonstrate an understanding of the challenges low-income families experience in their community, including those related to:  Education;  Health and well-being;  Economic stability; and  Safe, stable, and nurturing relationships. The Department seeks to partner with organizations that have:  Implemented or developed community-based programs that have been proven to be effective even when subjected to third-party evaluation.  Demonstrated strong leadership and coordination of cross-sector partnerships.  Demonstrated a proven track record for providing services intended to help low-income families achieve economic mobility.  Identified a diverse set of resources, secured cross-sector partnerships, and developed a plan to deliver services from a family-led approach that is aligned with one or more of the four purposes of TANF.  Articulated long-term impact of the community’s approach, including applicable return on investment and cost- benefit analysis, to support and sustain delivery of services.  Articulated a desire to work in partnership with the Department, community-based organizations, other stakeholders, and current and former customers to co-create solutions that address significant social problems.  Innovative initiatives leveraging other public resources to build the economic, social, and developmental capital of those served to reduce dependency. Eligibility Criteria Eligible nonprofit organizations who wish to apply, including subcontractor partners, must maintain tax-exempt status under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) or 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(19), with such status acknowledged by IRS determination letter. All eligible entities who wish to apply must not be currently debarred, suspended, or otherwise ineligible to conduct business in the State of Tennessee. Grant Contracts with the Department may be entered for services on a short-term basis and based upon the type of service needed, available resources and funding, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. For more information, visit TDHS.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Tennesee Behavioral Highway Safety Programs
$5,000
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 3, 2023

The THSO’s mission is to reduce Tennessee traffic fatalities as part of the nation’s vision Toward Zero Deaths. The THSO works to achieve this goal by changing driver behavior through increased education, enforcement, and community partnerships. The THSO works in tandem with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to implement statewide programs addressing the behavioral side of traffic safety. Programs administered by the THSO are 100 percent federally funded.

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