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Tennessee Grants

Explore 307 grant opportunities available in Tennessee

Rutherford County Opioid Settlement Grant
$100,000
Rutherford County
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and government organizations in Rutherford County for innovative projects that address and mitigate the opioid crisis through prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Contact for amount
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit and government organizations in Knoxville to develop and improve affordable housing options for low-income and very low-income residents.

Housing
Nonprofits
Literacy Endowment for East Tennessee Grant Program
$2,500
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government units, and educational institutions in East Tennessee to support community-based literacy programs that improve reading and writing skills.

Education
Nonprofits
Leadership Education Fund
$2,500
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public educational institutions in East Tennessee to enhance educational opportunities and improve public education outcomes.

Education
Nonprofits
Harry W. and Carolyn W. Galbraith Memorial Fund
$5,000
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in East Tennessee for spaying and neutering programs that help control pet overpopulation and improve animal welfare.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Dr. J.G. Hawkins Memorial Fund
$20,000
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations that deliver medical transportation and clinical services to underserved residents in rural Greene County, Tennessee, particularly focusing on children and vulnerable populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Wildlife Preservation Fund
$5,000
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities in Knox County, Tennessee, for projects that protect wildlife habitats and preserve natural landscapes without making structural changes to the land.

Environment
Nonprofits
Johnson County Community Foundation Community Fund
$6,500
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 28, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, government units, and public educational institutions in Johnson County, Tennessee, to support community-focused projects that improve the quality of life for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Respiratory Disease Fund
$20,000
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations working on projects that improve respiratory health for residents in Knox County, Tennessee.

Health
Nonprofits
FY 2025 Region 4 Wetlands Program
$600,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This grant provides funding to state, Tribal, and local governments in the southeastern U.S. to develop and improve programs for wetland conservation and management.

Environment
State governments
City of Jackson Non-Profit General Appropriation Grant
Contact for amount
City of Jackson
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Jackson, Tennessee, that deliver essential public services and programs aimed at improving community well-being and quality of life.

Community Development
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
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
Bat Diet Characterization Focusing on Tricolored Bats and Little Brown Bats for Arnold Air Base, Tennessee
$227,181
U.S. Department of Defense (Fort Worth District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2026

This grant provides funding for research institutions to study the diets of vulnerable bat species at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee, aiming to enhance conservation efforts and support military environmental compliance.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Grant Opportunity Fund (GO Fund)
Contact for amount
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This program provides financial support to economically distressed and at-risk rural communities in Tennessee, helping them meet matching fund requirements for larger state or federal grants.

Community Development
County governments
Farm Infrastructure Improvement Grant
$100,000
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed dairy farms in the southeastern U.S. to improve their infrastructure and operational efficiency, enhancing profitability and sustainability in the dairy industry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Precision Technology and Management Grant
$150,000
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed dairy businesses in the Southeastern U.S. and Puerto Rico to adopt precision technologies that improve sustainability, efficiency, and profitability in dairy operations.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Rescue Squad Grant Program
$300,000
Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This program provides funding to certified rescue squads in Tennessee to acquire essential equipment for emergency response, ensuring they are well-prepared to serve their communities effectively.

Safety
Nonprofits
Tennessee Believes Grant
$390,000
Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging (DDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tennessee colleges and universities to create and improve inclusive higher education programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
T.H.R.I.V.E Grant
$5,000
Vanderbilt University
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2025

This grant provides up to $5,000 in seed funding for Vanderbilt students and registered student organizations to develop innovative projects that promote community belonging, collaboration, and inclusivity on campus.

Community Development
Individuals

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