Costco Foundation Education Grants in Tennessee
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee supporting children, K–12 education, or health and human services can seek monetary program funding that demonstrates measurable community impact. Grants from Costco Foundation help charter schools and other youth-focused education programs with evidence-based projects that address identified local needs and show strong collaboration and diversified financial support.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in Tennessee
Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative approaches to human services and social issues can seek invitation-only funding to develop or expand their work. Focused on innovation, Creag Foundation invites organizations, including those supporting K–12 education and charter schools, to submit a letter of inquiry if they have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year.
Creag Foundation
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
CSX Foundation Grants for Tennessee Community Services
Charter schools, other pre-K–12 schools, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and government entities in Tennessee can receive in-kind transportation services or donated railroad equipment to support community, military, or first responder initiatives. CSX Foundation supports K–12 education-related community efforts in eligible service areas across its rail network, including Tennessee charter schools.
Csx Foundation Inc
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Education
Charter school operators and education-focused social enterprises in Tennessee working on scalable K–12 solutions can receive up to US $300,000 in early-stage support to expand impact. Grants from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation help organizations in Africa, Europe, India, the U.S., and select regions grow innovative models serving underserved students and communities.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Education and Empowerment Funding from Cisco Foundation
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for education, crisis response, or economic empowerment programs serving 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, tech-enabled solutions that improve access to education and build skills for K–12 students and beyond.
Cisco Systems Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Arts Grants in Tennessee
Tennessee K–12 education and cultural nonprofits offering arts, science, or STEAM programming for young people can access funding through the William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, with awards more than US $100,000. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with audited expenses over $2 million may receive program, capital, or limited general/endowment support for impactful cultural initiatives.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Early Education Funding for Nonprofits from PNC Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee communities where PNC operates can seek funding for early childhood education or economic development programs serving low- and moderate-income families. PNC Foundation provides support for initiatives like birth-to-five learning, educator development, family engagement, affordable housing, small business support, job training, and community revitalization that charter schools and partners may build into their services.
PNC Foundation
Health and Education Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services in Tennessee and other eligible countries can seek support for programs serving marginalized communities. Semnani Family Foundation provides Tennessee K–12 education and youth-serving organizations with potential funding for health care access, literacy, child welfare, and related human and social services projects that reach vulnerable populations locally or abroad.
Semnani Family Foundation
Tennessee Arts Commission Support for Rural Arts
Nonprofit organizations and local government entities in eligible Tennessee counties can receive US $1,000 - US $5,000 to run arts and cultural projects that benefit their communities. Focused on arts access and education in underserved, rural areas, the Tennessee Arts Commission invites K–12 schools and community partners to build capacity and leadership through these initiatives.
Tennessee Arts Commission
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee working on housing, workforce education, hunger relief, community development, or related programs can seek sponsorship support to strengthen local communities. Bank of America Foundation also considers arts, culture, environmental, sports, and diversity initiatives, which may benefit charter schools and K–12 education efforts in the state.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Tennessee Social Services Funding via Gupta Family
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those serving K–12 students in Tennessee, can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 for social and human services, disability support, poverty relief, or disaster aid. With a mission to foster self-reliance, Gupta Family Foundation supports smaller, non-sectarian organizations operating in the U.S. and select countries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Education Capacity Funding from Joe C Davis Foundation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Tennessee 501(c)(3) education, healthcare, and social service organizations seeking major capacity-building, expansion, or capital support can apply for Joe C Davis Foundation’s Transformational Grant. Charter schools and K–12 programs in Tennessee may be eligible if they serve the Nashville area and demonstrate strong performance, financial stability, and alignment with the foundation’s priorities.
Joe C Davis Foundation
Tennessee Education Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Tennessee 501(c)(3) organizations serving K–12 students and their families can access funding through Robinson Foundation for education, children and families, and poverty relief programs. Eligible nonprofits must operate in the Southern region for more than three years and seek single-year support, excluding facilities or other capital projects; charter schools with qualifying programs may be eligible.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Community Services Grants in Tennessee
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events can apply for grants or event sponsorships that aid key service and financial goals. With a mission to support community involvement, Insperity provides eligible charities, including those serving areas where its employees live and work, with philanthropic funding and sponsorship opportunities once per year.
Insperity
Tennessee Education Funding via Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
K–12 schools, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and qualified public entities within 30 miles of a Georgia-Pacific manufacturing community in Tennessee can apply for Georgia-Pacific Foundation support for education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental programs. Charter schools in eligible Tennessee communities may benefit if their projects advance local well-being and align with the foundation’s four focus areas.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Youth and Family Services Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting basic needs, K–12 youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety near Tennessee TJX locations may be eligible for this funding. The TJX Foundation supports programs that help vulnerable children and families access food, clothing, shelter, education, and training, which can include out-of-school supports for charter school students.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Tennessee Education
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Tennessee 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries seeking support for environmental, human services, or other community programs can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. With a mission to back these priorities, Lawrence Foundation provides unrestricted operating or program funding, which may benefit charter schools working within its stated areas of interest.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for Tennessee K-12 Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides Tennessee K-12 education organizations and other IRS-qualified nonprofits with US $1,000 - US $20,000 for school programs, youth services, and community initiatives. Charter schools may be eligible for support for educational, cultural, skills-training, and related community-based projects within the U.S.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Tennessee Arts Commission Support for Arts Education
Applications due Jan 21, 2027
Charter schools, public K–12 schools, districts, and other education-focused entities in Tennessee can fund single, high-quality, hands-on arts education projects with measurable outcomes through this program, with awards from US $12,000 - US $25,000. With a mission to strengthen arts learning, Tennessee Arts Commission supports community-based arts learning, educator professional development, and out-of-school youth arts programs.
Tennessee Arts Commission
Dr Scholl Foundation Grants for Tennessee Education
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Charter schools and other 501(c)(3) education organizations in Tennessee can seek project funding for K–12 programs, social services, health care, civic, cultural, or environmental initiatives. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help U.S. nonprofits with one-year projects, awarding US $5,000 - US $25,000 through an annual October–March application cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Tennessee Programs
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee communities served by O’Reilly Auto Parts can seek funding for project, general operating, or capital support that improves quality of life for underserved people. Grants from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation help programs addressing K–12 literacy, workforce readiness, health and social services, economic stability, and disaster relief that benefit local communities.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Tennessee Community Programs Funding via Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
K–12 education nonprofits and other 501(c)(3) public charities in Tennessee can apply for Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $30,000 for safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability projects. Charter schools with eligible 501(c)(3) partners may secure program-specific support benefiting communities along Union Pacific’s service footprint.
Union Pacific Foundation
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Tennessee Education
Applications due May 1, 2027
Tennessee K–12 education and youth-serving nonprofits can access funding for programs that support academic success, character and leadership development, food access, housing, and environmental education. Through the True Inspiration Awards, Chick Fil A Foundation offers US $30,000 - US $350,000 to 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. and equivalent charities in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Singapore.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Arts Funding for Tennessee Organizations via ArtsMemphis
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities in Tennessee can apply for Arts Build Communities funding to support community arts projects and cultural enterprises in Fayette, Lauderdale, Shelby, and Tipton counties. Focused on arts and culture, ArtsMemphis invites applicants, including charter schools with community-facing arts programming, to broaden access to arts experiences and address local quality of life issues.
ArtsMemphis
Arts and Culture Funding from ArtsMemphis
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Tennessee 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities planning public arts projects can receive up to US $5,000 to broaden access to arts experiences and improve community quality of life. Charter schools and other K–12 institutions may be eligible if projects are nonprofit, public-facing, and occur in Fayette, Lauderdale, Shelby, or Tipton counties.
ArtsMemphis
Tennessee Arts Commission Grants for Tennessee Arts
Applications due Jul 2, 2027
Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government entities, and eligible colleges can seek funding for community-focused arts projects through the Tennessee Arts Commission’s Arts Build Communities program, with awards up to US $5,000. Focused on community arts and cultural initiatives, the Commission invites Tennessee organizations, including charter schools with qualifying arts activities, to broaden access to the arts and address local priorities.
Tennessee Arts Commission