Tennessee Grants

Last updated October 8, 2026

There are currently 23 active grants available to Tennessee applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

23 grants in Tennessee

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Community Health Grants Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Nov 1, 2026 · Varies The Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation (TN) funds 501(c)(3) organizations for one-year, health-impact projects in its six-county service area, with two deadlines each year: May 1 and November 1.	Nov 1, 2026	Varies
TN Strong Families Criminal Justice Grants · State Nov 2, 2026 · Varies Provides support to Tennessee non-profit organizations and pregnancy centers to meet the needs of mothers, children, and families.	Nov 2, 2026	Varies
Vision Through Music Financial Grants Children's Eye Foundation The Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1K The Children's Eye Foundation of AAPOS runs Vision Through Music, which provides financial grants to blind or partially sighted music students to help them access and enjoy music.	Rolling	Up to $1K
Technology Grants Secretary of State Library Grants · State Not published · $2M Grant program open to any public library in Tennessee for the purchase of technology for use in the library. 50/50 matching grant requiring local match dollar for every grant dollar received.	Not published	$2M
Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) Grant Secretary of State Library Grants · State Not published · Up to $2M Grant opportunity for public libraries across Tennessee to provide services for their communities. Funds available for training, hotspots, solar charging tables, and internal connections.	Not published	Up to $2M
Evidence-Based Programming (EBP) Criminal Justice Grants · State Not published · $20M Provides funding to local jails to implement evidence-based programming for inmates to improve access to knowledge, skills, and resources for successful re-entry; reduce recidivism rates; and increase collaboration between jails and…	Not published	$20M
Nashville Earth Day Environmental Project Grants Centennial Park Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $3K – $60K Centennial Park Conservancy (Nashville, TN) runs the Nashville Earth Day Environmental Project Grants — grassroots orgs, schools, and community groups for environmental projects across Nashville; ~15–21 awards/yr from a $48k–$60k pool.	Not published	$3K – $60K
Officer Destin Legieza Memorial Scholarship Brentwood Rotary Club · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Officer Destin Legieza Memorial Scholarship awards up to $8,000 ($2,000/yr) to an incoming freshman who is a senior at a Williamson County (public/private/homeschool) or Overton high school, enrolling at Middle Tennessee State…	Not published	Up to $8K
ARAV Conservation of Reptiles & Amphibians Grant Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians · Foundation Not published · Varies The ARAV Conservation of Reptiles & Amphibians Grant funds conservation-based projects involving reptiles and/or amphibians, on topics such as captive management/husbandry/propagation, sustainability, anti-poaching, wildlife management…	Not published	Varies
Great Idea Grants Clarksville Montgomery County · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Clarksville-Montgomery County (TN) Education Foundation offers Great Idea Grants of up to $1,000 to CMCSS educators to fund classroom projects and special initiatives, awarded on a competitive rubric.	Not published	Up to $1K
Community Cultural Connections (CCC) Grant Artsbuild · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K Flexible grants up to $2,000 for organizations, nonprofits, and community groups pursuing arts programs, classes, performances, events, and projects in Hamilton County, TN, with the goal of making arts and culture more accessible to…	Rolling	Up to $2K
Burt High Descendant Scholarship (Joseph B. Roberts Sr. Endowed Scholarship) Clarksville Montgomery County · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Burt High School Reunion Association Joseph B. Roberts Sr. Endowed Scholarship, administered by the CMC Education Foundation (TN), awards $2,000 to descendants of Burt High School graduates, renewable up to four years with a 2.5 GPA.	Not published	Up to $2K
CDC Pre-Development Fund (Community LIFT) Community Lift Corp · Foundation Rolling · Varies 'The CDC Predevelopment Grant Fund is specifically tailored to support the initiatives of CDCs in Memphis' under-resourced communities.' It provides financial assistance for predevelopment activities: site assessments and feasibility…	Rolling	Varies
Construction Grants Secretary of State Library Grants · State Not published · Varies Competitive grant program providing funds for public library construction in Tennessee. Funds can be used for new construction, additions, and extensive renovations.	Not published	Varies
Kevin Wright Memorial Grant Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians · Foundation Not published · Varies ARAV maintains the Kevin Wright Memorial Grant, established in memory of Dr. Kevin Wright (ARAV President, zoo/exotic-animal veterinarian and reptile/amphibian-medicine specialist who mentored many students and interns). Thin capture.	Not published	Varies
Federal Funding - Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Secretary of State Library Grants · State Not published · Varies Federal funding administered through the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Supports statewide library initiatives including Tennessee Electronic Library and SHAREit catalog.	Not published	Varies
Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative (Pink Ribbon Open) - Community Grants Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Pink Ribbon Open (Breast Cancer Eradication Initiative, Germantown TN) awards annual grants to Shelby County TN nonprofits/healthcare orgs for breast-cancer education/screening/diagnostics/treatment/support for uninsured/underserved…	Not published	Varies
Individual Artist Grant Artsbuild · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K Grants up to $5,000 to individual artists or groups of artists in Hamilton County, TN, including Artist Work Grants (project funding concluding in a performance/exhibition) and Access & Opportunity Grants (increasing arts by diverse…	Rolling	Up to $5K
Adult Size Changing Tables Grant Disability & Aging Grants · State Not published · $1M Grant funding for the installation of adult changing tables in area businesses, municipalities, and public spaces.	Not published	$1M
Caring for Caregivers Grant Disability & Aging Grants · State Not published · Varies Pilot grant program providing grants to family caregivers of eligible family members to offset eligible expenses incurred by caregivers.	Not published	Varies
Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grants Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville · Foundation Not published · Varies Sub-grant program administered by the Arts & Culture Alliance in cooperation with the Tennessee Arts Commission, funded through specialty license-plate sales, for arts projects by 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tax-exempt entities, government…	Not published	Varies
Artist Emergency Fund Artsmemphis · Foundation Rolling · Varies ARTSmemphis and Music Export Memphis created an Artist Emergency Fund to support local artists (individuals earning a majority of income through artistic practice) in times of unexpected, catastrophic emergency such as medical emergencies…	Rolling	Varies
Arts & Heritage Fund Grants Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arts & Heritage Fund, managed by the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville, awards General Operating Support Grants (~85% of the fund) to arts and heritage organizations and Technical Assistance Grants (~5%) to organizations not…	Not published	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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