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Tennessee Private Grants

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The U.S. Bank Foundation Cleantech Award
$30,000
U.S. Bank Foundation and Evergreen Climate Innovations
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support and mentorship to early-stage cleantech entrepreneurs in the Midwest who are developing innovative solutions to promote economic growth and environmental sustainability.

Energy
Small businesses
Technical Skills Partner Grants Mini Tech Skills
$24,999
Best Buy Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that create hands-on STEAM workshops for underserved youth, enhancing technical skills and career exploration opportunities within the Best Buy Teen Tech Centers network.

Education
Nonprofits
Professional Development Grants for Arts Organizations
$1,000
South Arts
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small and mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations in the southeastern U.S. for professional development activities that enhance staff skills and organizational effectiveness.

Arts
Nonprofits
American Electric Power Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
American Electric Power Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that improve education, address essential human needs, promote social justice, and support environmental stewardship in communities served by American Electric Power.

Energy
Nonprofits
Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Literary Arts
$25,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support and professional development opportunities to exceptional scriptwriters residing in the Southern United States, celebrating their contributions to the region's cultural landscape.

Arts
Individuals
Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Foundation Grant
$50,000
Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative arts, culture, humanities, and education projects in Memphis, Miami, and New York City, specifically for 501(c)(3) organizations.

Education
Nonprofits
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

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

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
Sundt Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Sundt Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts
$25,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support and recognition to exceptional visual artists in the Southern U.S. to enhance their artistic practice and promote their work through exhibitions and residencies.

Arts
Individuals
Joe C. Davis Foundation Grant Program Spring Cycle
$25,000
Joe C. Davis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Davidson County, Tennessee, for operational needs or small-scale projects that positively impact the community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Dow Last Mile Fund for Manufacturing & Skilled Trades
$5,000
Last Mile Education Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This initiative provides financial support to students in manufacturing and skilled trades programs at institutions near Dow facilities, helping them overcome financial barriers to complete their education and advance their careers.

Workforce Development
Individuals
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
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
Contact for amount
Cultivating Healthy Environments – Region 4
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to community-based organizations, local and tribal governments in eight southeastern states to address environmental justice issues and promote healthier environments.

Environment
City or township governments
Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program
$100,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in the Appalachian region that protect wildlife habitats and enhance ecological connectivity, targeting community organizations, municipalities, and tribal nations.

Natural Resources
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
Thomas W. Briggs Foundation Grant Program
$750,000
Thomas W. Briggs Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Memphis, Tennessee, that promote health improvement, education, and access for the uninsured, while fostering good citizenship through projects in the arts, civic engagement, education, social services, and youth initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Pete and Sally Smith Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Pete and Sally Smith Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations for educational programs in hospitality, environmental conservation, and medical research focused on kidney disease and Alzheimer’s, specifically in Rhea County, Tennessee, and Oconee County, South Carolina.

Education
Nonprofits
The Japan Foundation New York Grant for Arts and Culture
$5,000
The Japan Foundation
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