Tennessee Community Development Funding via U.S. Bank Foundation
Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can access funding through U.S. Bank Foundation’s Community Possible Grant Program. Organizations serving designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple pillars like work, home, and play, may be competitive applicants, including groups whose missions intersect with animal welfare or rescue work.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Youth Services Grants in Tennessee
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee that support children, youth, education, or health and human services may be eligible for monetary program support through Costco Foundation. Grants from Costco Foundation help Tennessee groups with evidence-based, community-collaborative programs. Dog rescues that also provide qualifying youth or human services programming may benefit.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Animal Welfare Grants in Tennessee
Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative animal welfare or dog rescue programs can seek support for new approaches to social problems. Focused on innovation in human services and related fields, Creag Foundation invites smaller or evolving organizations to submit a letter of inquiry and, by invitation, apply for funding to advance their work.
Creag Foundation
Youth and Child Welfare Grants from DanPaul Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits worldwide serving youth and children’s health, education, development, or welfare can apply for DanPaul Foundation grants up to US $15,000. Programs in Tennessee that engage youth in homelessness services, poverty relief, or refugee and child advocacy may be eligible, including dog rescues with strong youth education or enrichment components.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Scalable Impact
Early-stage nonprofit and impact-first social enterprises in Tennessee tackling major social or environmental challenges can access funding and support through Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, with awards up to US $300,000. Grants from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation help organizations serving underserved communities that have post-pilot models, measurable impact, and strong potential to scale.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco Systems Foundation
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, or climate resilience, including those in Tennessee, can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants up to US $100,000. Cisco Systems Foundation supports innovative, early-stage solutions serving primarily economically underserved communities, with applications accepted year-round via an initial Letter of Inquiry.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Development Grants from State Farm
Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational institutions, government programs, and volunteer fire companies can access funding through State Farm Companies Foundation for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Dog rescues and animal welfare groups may be eligible if their programs improve community safety, economic empowerment, education, or neighborhood revitalization within their local communities.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Hearst Foundation Arts Education Grants in Tennessee
Tennessee arts and culture nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million can access funding through William Randolph Hearst Foundation for impactful arts and science programming, including arts education and STEAM initiatives. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations serving large populations, including those incorporating youth engagement or K–12 arts education alongside animal welfare missions, may be eligible for program or capital support of more than US $100,000.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Youth Grants
Organizations supporting education, health, or family economic stability for urban low-income children and youth, including Tennessee-based groups working nationally, can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants; awards are more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and similar entities in the U.S., India, or South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community Development Grants for Nonprofits from PNC Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee communities where PNC operates can apply for PNC Foundation grants supporting early childhood education or economic and community development for low- and moderate-income residents. Animal welfare and dog rescue groups that also provide qualifying community services, education, or neighborhood revitalization may be eligible if they meet PNC’s guidelines.
PNC Foundation
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 Tennessee animal welfare and rescue groups with potential funding when their work overlaps human and social services, such as supporting vulnerable pet owners or disaster relief efforts involving companion animals.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Tennessee Nonprofits
With a mission to support charitable, scientific, medical, and educational work, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides Tennessee 501(c)(3) organizations with funding for programs that materially benefit the public. Dog rescues and other animal welfare nonprofits may be eligible if they are tax-exempt and use awarded funds within the U.S.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee working on community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, or inclusion can seek sponsorship support for programs and events. Bank of America Foundation supports efforts that preserve neighborhoods, address hunger and shelter, and strengthen the social and cultural life of local communities, which may benefit dog rescues with qualifying initiatives.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Tennessee Human Services Funding via Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian human and social service nonprofits in Tennessee and worldwide can apply for Gupta Family Foundation's US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant. With a mission to support focused interventions, the foundation currently backs smaller 501(c)(3)s and similar organizations working in poverty alleviation, disability services, and humanitarian relief, which may include dog rescue programs with aligned goals.
Gupta Family Foundation
Tennessee Animal Welfare Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Tennessee animal welfare and related 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Southern region can access funding through the Robinson Foundation for programs aiding animals, children and families, disaster relief, education, medical assistance, poverty relief, and veterans. Eligible nonprofits must be over three years old and seek single-year, non-capital support with tangible, meaningful impact.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Community Services Grants in Tennessee
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services, programs, or fundraising events can apply for grants or event sponsorships that aid key service goals. With a mission to help communities where employees live and work, Insperity provides eligible charities with philanthropic funding and sponsorship once per year, which may benefit dog rescues and animal welfare efforts.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Tennessee may be eligible for funding that supports broad charitable initiatives. Focused on forward-looking, inclusive change, the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation invites applicants whose work respects people, life, and the environment; dog rescues may fit if their missions align.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Tennessee Community Programs Funding via Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and qualified government entities in Tennessee can apply for Georgia-Pacific Foundation’s support to advance education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental programs. Eligible applicants must be within 30 miles of a Georgia-Pacific manufacturing community and serve communities where the company operates, which may include dog rescue or broader animal-related initiatives.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Youth and Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office in Tennessee can seek grants supporting basic needs, at-risk youth education, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. The TJX Foundation funds programs helping vulnerable families and children access food, clothing, shelter, and opportunities that build better futures; dog rescues with qualifying youth or family services may be eligible.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Tennessee Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Tennessee seeking support for environmental or human services programs can request US $5,000 - US $10,000 in unrestricted funding. With a mission to back environmental, human services, disaster relief, and related work, Lawrence Foundation provides program or general operating support; dog rescues that qualify may be eligible.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for Tennessee Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides Tennessee nonprofits with US $1,000 - US $20,000 for museums, cultural and performing arts, education, community services, health facilities, environmental and wildlife protection, and related programs. IRS-qualified organizations, including those running community-based animal or dog rescue initiatives, may be eligible if modest grants can make a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
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) nonprofits to apply for grants supporting hunger relief, shelter, workforce readiness, financial literacy, and community vitality. Dog rescues and animal welfare groups may be eligible if they also provide qualifying community services and can demonstrate Ameriprise volunteer engagement and measurable outcomes.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Grants for Community Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations can seek project funding in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental programs, including work in Tennessee. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help community-focused organizations with one-year projects, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $25,000, primarily for U.S.-based applicants.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Tennessee Communities
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving quality of life in Tennessee communities can seek project, operating, or capital support to aid underserved people. Grants from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation help U.S. community-focused nonprofits address hunger, homelessness, workforce readiness, health and social services, and disaster relief, which may benefit dog rescues that also provide human-centered community services.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Tennessee Community Programs Funding via Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Tennessee 501(c)(3) public charities with programs in safety, workforce development, community vitality, or environmental sustainability can apply for Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $30,000 for direct services and capacity building. Dog rescues and animal welfare groups may be eligible if they serve Union Pacific communities and fit these priority areas.
Union Pacific Foundation
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Tennessee Youth Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
Tennessee animal welfare and youth-focused nonprofits can access funding for programs serving underserved young people and their families, including education, housing, food security, and environmental stewardship projects. Through the True Inspiration Awards from Chick Fil A Foundation, eligible 501(c)(3) organizations may receive US $30,000 - US $350,000 to expand impactful community initiatives that indirectly benefit companion animals and their owners.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc