Tennessee Community Development Funding via US Bancorp Foundation
Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can access funding through US Bancorp Foundation. Organizations that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion and are based in designated U.S. Bank communities may be eligible, with priority for groups led by a person of color.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Youth and Health Grants in Tennessee
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee that support children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary funding to strengthen community programs. Grants from Costco Foundation help child- and family-serving nonprofits, including those with diversity, equity, and inclusion components, demonstrate measurable outcomes, collaborate locally, and leverage a broad base of financial support.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in Tennessee
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs can seek funding to develop or expand their work. Focused on innovation, Creag Foundation invites eligible groups to propose new approaches to societal issues, which may include diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within communities and service systems.
Creag Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Tennessee Social Impact
Early-stage nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations in Tennessee tackling urgent social or environmental challenges can access funding and intensive capacity-building support through Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. Grants from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation help Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and related initiatives scale impact for underserved communities, with up to US $300,000 available over three years for high-potential social enterprises.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in Tennessee
Tennessee arts and culture nonprofits offering substantial programs in the arts or sciences can access funding through the William Randolph Hearst Foundation for program, capital, and limited general or endowment support. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with audited expenses over $2 million, strong impact, and broad reach may be eligible, including those advancing inclusive arts education or STEAM initiatives.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Tennessee Community Health Funding via Labcorp
Nonprofit organizations working on health, education, or community services in Tennessee can seek support for programs like food pantries, healthcare access, STEM education, and preventative health. Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with grants that may benefit diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within these focus areas.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Tennessee Community Services Funding via Memorial Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in the Nashville Memorial Hospital service area of Tennessee can seek funding for health care access, human and social services, education, and community programs. Focused on community impact, Memorial Foundation invites data-driven, trauma-informed agencies to request support for capital projects, general operations, or new initiatives addressing critical local needs.
Memorial Foundation
Tennessee Land Conservation Funding via Open Space Institute
Qualified nonprofit land trusts in Tennessee can secure capital funding to acquire permanent conservation easements or fee interests in large, high-priority forest blocks on the Southern Cumberland Plateau. With a mission to protect climate-resilient habitats, Open Space Institute Land Trust also considers limited stewardship costs and short-term, low-interest bridge loans for eligible projects.
Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc.
Health and Human Services Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services can seek support for programs serving marginalized communities in Tennessee and worldwide. Semnani Family Foundation provides global human and social services groups with funding for healthcare access, disaster relief, women and children’s health, literacy, and related initiatives that may advance diversity, equity, and inclusion outcomes.
Semnani Family Foundation
Bank of America Support for Tennessee Inclusion
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee working on diversity, equity and inclusion, basic needs, workforce development, housing, environment, arts, or community development can seek sponsorship support. Bank of America Foundation supports programs that preserve neighborhoods, address hunger and emergency shelter, educate the workforce, and strengthen the social and cultural life of communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Tennessee Department of Agriculture Support for Urban Forestry
Nonprofits and community partners working on urban forestry and greening projects in Tennessee can use this grant to fund management, tree planting, program development, and workforce training, with awards from US $5,000 - US $40,000. Grants from Tennessee Department of Agriculture help advance tree equity, reduce urban heat, and expand sustainable community forests.
Tennessee Department of Agriculture
East Tennessee Foundation Community Grants in Tennessee
Applications due Jul 28, 2026
Nonprofits, government units, educational institutions, and fiscally sponsored groups serving Monroe County residents in Tennessee can apply for East Tennessee Foundation’s John D. Grubb and Louise G. Sumner Fund, awarding US $5,000 - US $7,500 for two-year projects. Funding supports creative use of local resources and improving quality of life, and may benefit diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
East Tennessee Foundation
East Tennessee Foundation Support for Housing
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Tennessee nonprofits and government entities working on affordable housing in Knoxville can access funding through East Tennessee Foundation for new construction, major rehabs, and stabilization programs for low-income homeowners and renters. Projects that expand housing opportunities and support very low-income households may fit diversity, equity, and inclusion goals in Tennessee communities.
East Tennessee Foundation
Accessibility and Inclusion Funding from South Arts
Applications due Sep 4, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organizations, government units, and tribal communities in Tennessee and other South Arts region states can receive US $500 - US $2,500 to make arts programs more accessible for people with disabilities. South Arts supports program and minor facility enhancements, with priority for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disability-led, and rural organizations.
South Arts, Inc.
STEM and Workforce Grants for Nonprofits from Toyota
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, state or municipal agencies, and public schools in Tennessee communities served by Toyota can apply for Toyota’s grants supporting STEM education and workforce readiness programs. Initiatives that create inclusive opportunities and long-term benefits for diverse, under-resourced populations may be especially competitive for this funding.
Toyota
Cultural Diversity Funding from Nissan Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Nov 4, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee with programs exploring and celebrating cultural diversity and heritage can seek support for community-based initiatives. Focused on cultural understanding, Nissan Foundation invites eligible groups in Middle Tennessee counties it serves to apply using its required letter of intent form during the annual application window.
Nissan Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Support for Community Vitality
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Focused on community development and basic needs, Ameriprise Financial invites U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply for grants supporting hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and community vitality initiatives. Tennessee organizations advancing economic opportunity, cultural enrichment, or inclusive community services may be especially competitive if they engage Ameriprise employees or advisors as volunteers.
Ameriprise Financial
Tennessee Arts Commission Support for Creative Placemaking
Applications due Jan 21, 2027
Local governments and Tennessee-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits can apply for Tennessee Arts Commission Creative Placemaking grants of US $3,000 - US $30,000 to enhance community character through arts-driven revitalization projects. Grants from Tennessee Arts Commission help Tennessee organizations use arts and cultural activities to improve neighborhoods, support community development, and may benefit diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
Tennessee Arts Commission
The Nature Conservancy Conservation Grants in Tennessee
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
Nonprofit conservation and community organizations, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and agencies in Tennessee can access funding through The Nature Conservancy’s Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program for fee and easement land acquisition. Grants up to US $100,000 support resilient, connected land protection with strong community benefits, including equity-focused climate resilience and outdoor access projects across the Appalachian region.
The Nature Conservancy
Tennessee Community Development Funding via NCRC
Applications due Feb 28, 2027
Nonprofit community development organizations in Tennessee working on housing, small business, or workforce development projects can host a graduate fellow through the National Community Reinvestment Coalition’s Fellowship for Equitable Development. With a mission to advance a just economy, NCRC provides member hosts with skilled fellows to support equity-focused, diversity and inclusion-oriented community projects.
National Community Reinvestment Coalition Inc
Louisiana Pacific Foundation Support for Diversity Programs
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and public schools in Tennessee working on housing, forestry-related environmental initiatives, or manufacturing and trades education can seek US $10,000 - US $20,000 through Louisiana Pacific Foundation’s LP Community Grant. With a mission to build strong, inclusive communities, the foundation supports programs that protect the environment, enrich education, and expand opportunities in manufacturing and construction fields.
Louisiana Pacific Foundation
West End Home Foundation Grants for Tennessee Seniors
Letter of inquiry due Apr 15, 2027
West and Middle Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving older adults can seek funding for senior-focused programs or capital projects. West End Home Foundation provides Tennessee aging-services organizations with support for direct services, collaborative initiatives, and advocacy that promote successful aging for adults age 60 and older in Cheatham, Davidson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson counties.
West End Home Foundation
Tennessee Arts Professional Development Funding via South Arts
Applications due Apr 22, 2027
Nonprofit and governmental arts presenting organizations in Tennessee can receive up to US $1,000 to support staff or guest artists’ professional development travel and training. With a mission to strengthen arts presenters, South Arts provides funding for conferences, festivals, workshops, virtual trainings, and planning meetings, which may advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in their programming.
South Arts, Inc.
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Community Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
Tennessee nonprofits and 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth, families, and communities can access funding through Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards for programs in education, housing, food security, and environmental stewardship. Grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000 support initiatives that may advance diversity, equity, and inclusion through community-based services and leadership development.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Tennessee Youth and Veteran Support Funding via East Tennessee Foundation
Applications due Jun 11, 2027
East Tennessee nonprofits, government units, and public educational institutions can receive up to US $12,500 for programs advancing teen resilience and veteran support in selected counties. East Tennessee Foundation’s CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund emphasizes inclusive, non-discriminatory services, so organizations with strong diversity, equity, and inclusion practices may be especially competitive.
East Tennessee Foundation
East Tennessee Foundation Arts Grants in Tennessee
Applications due Feb 27, 2028
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, government units, educational institutions, and fiscally sponsored emerging groups in East Tennessee can apply for East Tennessee Foundation’s Arts Fund for two-year project support, with awards of US $5,000 - US $15,000. Funding sustains cultural traditions, public arts access, and diverse artistic expression, benefiting communities across the foundation’s 25-county Tennessee service area.
East Tennessee Foundation