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Tennessee Private 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
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
Community Impact Grant
$120,000
Community Foundation of West Tennessee
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in West Tennessee for community-driven projects that benefit local residents across various sectors, excluding operating support and individual grants.

Community Development
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
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
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
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
ArtsBuild Mission Support Grant Program
Contact for amount
ArtsBuild
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 19, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2026

This grant provides operational funding to local arts organizations in Hamilton County, Tennessee, to support their year-round programming and enhance community engagement in the arts.

Arts
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
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
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 colleges 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 Central Appalachia to strengthen their internal capabilities and enhance their effectiveness in promoting social justice.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
RAFI’s Farm Infrastructure Grant Program
$10,000
Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 24, 2026

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to historically underserved farmers in the southeastern U.S. for essential infrastructure improvements and support for new farming operations.

Agriculture
Individuals
Improving Youth Mental Health Grant
$150,000
Cigna Group Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide programs to improve the mental health of underserved youth aged 5-18, focusing on conflict resolution, family-school partnerships, and trauma-focused services in specific states.

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

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

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
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2026

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations within 20 miles of a Food Lion store to help alleviate hunger by purchasing food for communities in need.

Food and Nutrition
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