Tennessee Grants

Last updated September 14, 2026

There are currently 24 active grants available to Tennessee applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

24 grants in Tennessee

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Regional Digital Forensic Collaboration (RDFC)	Criminal Justice Grants	September 30, 2026	$50M – $200M
Foundation	ARAV Research & Conservation Grant	Association of Reptile and Amphibian	October 1, 2026	Up to $5K
State	Mental Health Transport (MHT) / Humane Transport of Patients Grant	Criminal Justice Grants	October 9, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Community Health Grants	Clarksville-montgomery County Community	November 1, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Vision Through Music Financial Grants	Children's Eye Foundation The Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1K
State	Technology Grants	Secretary of State Library Grants	Rolling	Up to $2M
State	Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) Grant	Secretary of State Library Grants	Rolling	Up to $2M
State	Evidence-Based Programming (EBP)	Criminal Justice Grants	Rolling	Up to $20M
Foundation	Nashville Earth Day Environmental Project Grants	Centennial Park Conservancy	Rolling	$3K – $60K
Foundation	Officer Destin Legieza Memorial Scholarship	Brentwood Rotary Club	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	ARAV Conservation of Reptiles & Amphibians Grant	Association of Reptile and Amphibian	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Great Idea Grants	Clarksville Montgomery County	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Community Cultural Connections (CCC) Grant	Artsbuild	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Burt High Descendant Scholarship (Joseph B. Roberts Sr. Endowed Scholarship)	Clarksville Montgomery County	Rolling	Up to $2K
State	Construction Grants	Secretary of State Library Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kevin Wright Memorial Grant	Association of Reptile and Amphibian	Rolling	Varies
State	Federal Funding - Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)	Secretary of State Library Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative (Pink Ribbon Open) - Community Grants	Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Individual Artist Grant	Artsbuild	Rolling	Up to $5K
State	Adult Size Changing Tables Grant	Disability & Aging Grants	Rolling	$1M
State	Caring for Caregivers Grant	Disability & Aging Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grants	Arts and Culture Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Artist Emergency Fund	Artsmemphis	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts & Heritage Fund Grants	Arts and Culture Alliance	Rolling	Varies

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About grants in Tennessee

Tennessee funds organizations through the Tennessee Arts Commission, the Tennessee Department of Education, the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. The state has a robust philanthropic sector led by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, and the East Tennessee Foundation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What state grants are available in Tennessee?

Key Tennessee agencies include the Tennessee Arts Commission for arts and cultural programs, the Tennessee Department of Education, the Tennessee Housing Development Agency for affordable housing, and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development for business and community growth.

What foundations serve Tennessee?

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee in Nashville, the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, and the East Tennessee Foundation in Knoxville are among the state's largest grantmakers, supporting education, health, the arts, and community needs across their regions.

Are there grants for Tennessee nonprofits?

Yes. Tennessee nonprofits can pursue arts grants from the Tennessee Arts Commission, housing and community funding through the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, and flexible support from community foundations like the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and the East Tennessee Foundation.

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