Appalachian Community Fund Support for Tennessee Justice
Grassroots, community-led 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee’s Appalachian counties can use this funding to build organizational capacity for social, economic, racial, and environmental justice work. Focused on technical assistance, Appalachian Community Fund invites groups to strengthen leadership, fundraising, planning, financial management, community organizing, and related skills to advance systemic social change in Central Appalachia.
Appalachian Community Fund
Tennessee Infrastructure Funding via Appalachian Regional Commission
State and local agencies, tribal governments, higher education institutions, and nonprofits in eligible Tennessee Appalachian counties can apply for Appalachian Regional Commission’s Area Development funding to support critical infrastructure and business and workforce development projects. Grants may benefit financial assistance needs tied to water and wastewater systems, transportation, broadband, entrepreneurship, and worker training initiatives.
Appalachian Regional Commission
CBE Companies Support for Tennessee Charities
Tennessee nonprofits and local charities seeking support for operations, programs, capital, or equipment may be eligible for CBE Companies’ Community Outreach Program. Focused on community enrichment, CBE Companies invites organizations near its Tennessee offices in arts and culture, education, health, or human services to request financial assistance for their work.
CBE Companies
Costco Foundation Community Service Grants in Tennessee
Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary support to strengthen community programs. Grants from Costco Foundation help organizations address identified local needs with evidence-based, measurable outcomes and strong community collaboration. Funding decisions consider program type, community need, project budget, and a broad base of financial support.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in Tennessee
Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative approaches to human services and other social issues can seek funding to develop or expand their programs. Focused on innovation, Creag Foundation invites organizations that are starting out or pursuing a new direction to inquire about support for addressing existing or previously unaddressed social problems.
Creag Foundation
Technology-Driven Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology to tackle major social challenges and serve mostly economically underserved communities in Tennessee and worldwide can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Cisco Systems Foundation supports innovative programs in crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, and climate resilience, with applications accepted year-round via LOI.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Development Grants from State Farm
Tennessee educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies can access funding for safety, education, and community development projects through State Farm Companies Foundation. Grants may support auto and home safety, disaster preparedness and recovery, affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, financial literacy, food insecurity, job training, and K–12 or higher education initiatives.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Disaster Recovery Funding from Tennessee Emergency Management
Local governments, nonprofits, businesses, farmers, and forest landowners in Tennessee can apply for the Governor’s Response and Recovery Fund for flexible, grant-based disaster recovery projects. Administered by Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, this fund supports repairing infrastructure, restoring nonprofit and business facilities, and agricultural or forest-land recovery after a Governor-declared State of Emergency.
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in Tennessee
Tennessee cultural nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million can access funding through the William Randolph Hearst Foundation for arts and science programs that create lasting, measurable impact. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) institutions such as museums, theaters, ballets, symphonies, and arts schools may receive more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or limited general support, especially for youth engagement and artist development.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Tennessee Veterans Burial Funding via Tennessee Department of Veterans Services
Tennessee veteran service organizations providing honor guard burial ceremonies can access funding through the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, with awards up to US $7,500. These state-funded grants help cover costs for dignified funeral honors and support community connection for veterans and their families across Tennessee.
Tennessee Department of Veterans Services
Tennessee Community Health Funding via Labcorp
Nonprofit organizations working on health, education, or community programs in Tennessee can access funding through Labcorp Charitable Foundation to support services and initiatives. The foundation backs projects such as food pantries, healthcare and patient services for underserved populations, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle efforts, with eligibility limited to U.S.-based 501(c)(3) or equivalent charities.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Tennessee Community Services Funding via Memorial Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Middle Tennessee can seek funding for health care access, human and social services, education, youth development, senior enrichment, and community services. Focused on community impact, Memorial Foundation invites data-driven, trauma-informed agencies to apply for capital projects, general operating support, or start-up initiatives serving counties in the former Nashville Memorial Hospital service area.
Memorial Foundation
Community and Education Grants for Charities via Roche
Charitable organizations running humanitarian, education, community, environmental, or arts projects in Tennessee may be eligible for Roche Corporate Donations and Philanthropy support, managed through local affiliate offices. Focused on impactful, sustainable initiatives, Roche prioritizes accredited charities that engage local partners and employees in cultural, educational, social, and community-strengthening activities.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian and Health Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, and disaster relief can apply for support from Semnani Family Foundation, which serves communities worldwide including Tennessee. The foundation funds programs such as healthcare access, women’s and children’s health, hunger relief, homelessness services, and humanitarian aid for marginalized and vulnerable populations.
Semnani Family Foundation
Arts Capacity Grants for Tennessee Nonprofits via Tennessee Arts Commission
Focused on arts and cultural programming, Tennessee Arts Commission invites Tennessee 501(c)(3) organizations and local governments to apply for flexible funding up to US $5,000. Grants can support technical assistance, community arts participation projects, touring artists, or small equipment and supply purchases that strengthen operations and expand community engagement in the arts.
Tennessee Arts Commission
Grassroots Justice Funding from Southern Partners Fund
Rural grassroots community groups in Tennessee working on social, economic, or environmental justice can access funding through Southern Partners Fund for organizing, capacity building, technical assistance, and travel support, with awards up to US $3,500. Eligible projects may include education reform, immigration rights, and voter engagement efforts in rural Southern communities.
Southern Partners Fund
Tennessee Human Services Funding via Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working on poverty alleviation, human and social services, disability support, or disaster relief in Tennessee and other eligible countries can seek project or program funding. With a mission to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant, Gupta Family Foundation provides US $5,000 - US $250,000 to smaller, non-sectarian organizations meeting its revenue and mission criteria.
Gupta Family Foundation
South Arts Support for Appalachian Folk Arts
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in eligible Appalachian counties of Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina can receive US $30,000 for infrastructure needs that strengthen folk and traditional arts programs. Grants from South Arts help with professional development, minor equipment or software, travel, marketing, and planning, with priority for rural and historically underserved communities.
South Arts, Inc.
Insperity Community Services Grants in Tennessee
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community services in Tennessee counties like Davidson, Hamilton, Knox, and Shelby can seek philanthropic grants or event sponsorships to support their service and fundraising goals. With a mission to strengthen communities, Insperity provides eligible charities with financial support when they engage employees, are clients, or serve local Insperity communities.
Insperity
Tennessee Community Programs Funding via Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and eligible local government entities in Tennessee can apply for Georgia-Pacific Foundation’s support to advance education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental programs. Organizations must be within 30 miles of a Georgia-Pacific manufacturing community and serve those communities, so Tennessee groups near GP facilities may be eligible.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Youth and Family Support Grants from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety within 15 miles of a TJX location in Tennessee can seek program support through The Tjx Foundation. Grants may benefit financial assistance providers helping vulnerable families and children access resources and opportunities for better futures.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Tennessee Financial Infrastructure Funding via Department
Pre proposal due Dec 5, 2026
Public entities and community organizations in Tennessee counties served by the Appalachian Regional Commission can apply for Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development funding, with awards up to US $1,000,000 for construction and $500,000 for non-construction projects. Grants support economic and community development, especially water, wastewater, and other public infrastructure for industry and rural communities.
Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development
Ameriprise Financial Support for Community Vitality
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Focused on community development and basic needs, Ameriprise Financial invites Tennessee 501(c)(3) organizations to seek funding for hunger relief, housing, workforce readiness, and financial literacy programs. U.S.-based nonprofits that show strong Ameriprise volunteer engagement and measurable outcomes may be eligible for these community vitality and cultural enrichment grants.
Ameriprise Financial
Tennessee Capital Projects Funding via McGlothlin Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations planning capital projects in higher education, healthcare, or the arts in Northeast Tennessee can seek support, including limited programmatic funding. With a mission to enhance education, health, and cultural life, the McGlothlin Foundation provides grants for projects in its designated counties, with proposals accepted January through April and awards made in December.
The Mcglothlin Foundation
Southern Partners Fund Support for Tennessee Organizing
Applications due May 6, 2027
Rural, community-based 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee and other Southeastern states using grassroots organizing for social, economic, or environmental justice can seek general or project support through the Hubert E. Sapp Regular Grant Cycle. Southern Partners Fund backs small-budget groups building community leadership, strengthening rural communities, and advancing justice-focused campaigns rather than direct services.
Southern Partners Fund
National Trust Grants for Tennessee Battlefields
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofit organizations in Tennessee can seek funding to plan and promote preservation of battlefields, viewsheds, and related historic structures, with awards of US $2,500 - US $10,000. The National Trust for Historic Preservation supports planning, capacity building, and public education efforts that advance battlefield preservation goals.
National Trust for Historic Preservation