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Donaldson Foundation Organizational Grants
$20,000
Donaldson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on educational initiatives in communities where Donaldson Company operates, helping to enhance access to education and address local educational needs.

Education
Nonprofits
Tellico Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
Tellico Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Loudon and Monroe counties that are focused on innovative programs and projects aimed at improving childhood development and education.

Education
Nonprofits
Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
$2,500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Appalachian region for projects that promote economic diversification and workforce development in communities impacted by coal industry job losses.

Workforce Development
State governments
Opportunity Endowment Fund
$25,000
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
Tennessee Housing Trust Fund Competitive Grants Program
$600,000
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides funding to public housing authorities and nonprofit organizations in Tennessee to create and improve affordable rental housing for low-income residents, including those with special needs.

Housing
Nonprofits
John D. Grubb and Louise G. Sumner Fund for Monroe County
$7,500
East Tennessee Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 28, 2026

Date Added

Jul 17, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that enhance education, culture, social services, and economic development for residents of Monroe County, encouraging community collaboration and engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
ThreeStar Grant Program - Certification Required: Distressed Counties
$1,000,000
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This program provides funding to distressed counties in Tennessee for high-impact projects that promote economic development and community growth, with a focus on strategic planning and measurable outcomes.

Community Development
County governments
Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund
$100,000
Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative healthcare projects that improve access and wellbeing for residents of Jefferson County, particularly targeting underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
South Arts’ Cross-Sector Impact Grants–2026
$15,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects between arts organizations and non-arts entities in the Southern U.S. to creatively address health and wellness challenges in their communities.

Arts
Individuals
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
Southeast Aquatics Fund
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in the southeastern U.S. to improve aquatic habitats and water quality, particularly for endangered species and key river basins.

Environment
Nonprofits
Career Pathways Technical Skills Partner Program
$70,000
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that offer hands-on STEAM training and paid summer internships for teens aged 16-19 from low-income areas, in partnership with Best Buy Teen Tech Centers.

Education
Nonprofits
READY Nonprofits
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This program provides free training and funding opportunities to nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region, helping them build capacity to better address community challenges and improve their operational effectiveness.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Literary Arts Grant
$5,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Southern writers and independent publishers for literary projects that celebrate the region's unique traditions and voices.

Arts
Individuals
Cumberland Plateau-Southern Appalachians Stewardship Fund
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in the Cumberland Plateau and Southern Appalachians to restore ecosystems, improve habitats, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
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