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Tennessee Private grants for Small businesses

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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
BBB Spark Awards
Contact for amount
BBB Integrity Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This grant recognizes and supports young entrepreneurs and new business owners who demonstrate trustworthiness and positively impact their communities through ethical business practices.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Comcast Rise Grant
$5,000
Comcast
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This program provides financial support and resources to small businesses in select U.S. cities that are dedicated to community upliftment and have been impacted by COVID-19.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
2024 NGLCC Community Impact Grant Program - Central Region
$25,000
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This program provides financial support to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars to help them thrive and recover.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Spark Cleantech Accelerator Program
$15,000
Spark Innovation Center
Private

Application Deadline

May 16, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This program provides support, mentorship, and funding to early-stage cleantech startups in Tennessee and surrounding regions to help them commercialize innovative technologies.

Energy
Small businesses
The U.S. Bank Foundation Cleantech Award
$30,000
Evergreen Climate Innovations
Private

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.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Idea Leap Grant Program
$30,000
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides financial support and mentorship to small businesses in Tennessee and Georgia that are poised for growth but need additional resources to expand and thrive.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
BBB Integrity Foundation’s Torch Awards
Contact for amount
BBB Integrity Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This grant recognizes and honors businesses and nonprofit organizations in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky that demonstrate outstanding ethical practices and integrity in their operations and customer relationships.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Comcast RISE Program
Contact for amount
Comcast RISE
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial support and resources to small businesses in select U.S. cities that are committed to strengthening their communities and fostering economic growth.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses