Creag Foundation Innovative Services Grants in Tennessee
Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human and social services, community development, or related programs can seek support to address pressing social problems. Focused on new approaches to existing or previously unaddressed issues, the Creag Foundation invites smaller or evolving organizations to submit a letter of inquiry, which may include projects benefiting farms and rural communities.
Creag Foundation
Youth and Child Welfare Grants from DanPaul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, and welfare can apply for the DanPaul Foundation’s grants, with awards up to US $15,000. Tennessee groups serving children through early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness, poverty relief, environmental education, or refugee enrichment programs may be eligible if their projects align with the foundation’s mission.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Tennessee may be eligible for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Cisco Systems Foundation supports innovative, early-stage, tech-enabled solutions serving predominantly economically underserved communities, including those advancing climate resilience or green jobs within these focus areas.
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 through State Farm Companies Foundation for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Projects may include disaster preparedness, auto and home safety, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, or food insecurity efforts that support stronger local communities and agricultural regions.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Disaster Recovery Funding from Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
Farmers, forest landowners, nonprofits, businesses, and local governments in Tennessee can apply for Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s Governor’s Response and Recovery Fund to support disaster recovery and rebuilding projects. Funding can cover damaged infrastructure, nonprofit and business facilities, and agricultural or forest-land recovery when a Governor-declared State of Emergency activates the program.
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in Tennessee
Tennessee cultural nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million can access funding for arts and science programs that engage broad audiences through the William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, with awards more than US $100,000. Arts organizations serving rural communities or farm families may be eligible for program, capital, or limited general support.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Tennessee Community Health Funding via Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit organizations working on health, education, or community programs in Tennessee can access funding through Labcorp Charitable Foundation to support local initiatives. Grants may benefit farmers and rural communities through food pantries, meal programs, healthcare and patient services for underserved populations, STEM education, and efforts promoting healthy lifestyles and preventative care.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Youth Grants in Tennessee
Organizations working on education, child health, or family economic stability for low-income urban youth in Tennessee can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants; awards are more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Eligible entities include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and other qualified organizations serving children and families in poverty.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community Development Grants for Nonprofits from PNC Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on early childhood education or community economic development can apply for PNC Foundation’s community-focused funding, including Tennessee communities where PNC has a significant presence. Grants may support early learning, affordable housing, small business assistance, neighborhood revitalization, arts and culture, human services, and job training for low- and moderate-income residents.
PNC Foundation
Community Development Grants for Charities from Roche
Charitable organizations running humanitarian, educational, environmental, or arts initiatives, including those serving Tennessee communities, can seek funding from Roche for innovative, sustainable development projects. Focused on humanitarian and social development, science and education, community and environment, and arts and culture, Roche invites accredited charities to propose high-quality projects that actively engage local partners and Roche employees.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian Health Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian relief services can seek support for marginalized communities worldwide, including Tennessee. Semnani Family Foundation provides funding for programs such as healthcare access, disaster relief, child welfare, food and hunger services, and women’s and children’s health, which may benefit farmworker and rural populations connected to agriculture.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Tennessee Nonprofits
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical work can apply for funding used within the U.S. With a mission to strengthen broad public welfare, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides tax-exempt organizations with grants that may benefit farming or rural-serving programs among other eligible initiatives.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community programs such as housing, workforce development, hunger relief, arts, environment, or inclusion initiatives may be eligible for this sponsorship funding. Bank of America Charitable Foundation offers regional U.S. sponsorships that can benefit organizations serving farmers and rural communities through economic mobility and community development efforts.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Tennessee Anti-Poverty Funding via Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those serving farming communities in Tennessee, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation support. With a mission to empower people facing poverty, disability, social alienation, or disasters, it provides US $5,000 - US $250,000 to smaller, non-sectarian organizations meeting its revenue and impact criteria.
Gupta Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding for Nonprofits from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits seeking to tell impactful stories about preservation, education, or wellness work can apply for the Storytelling Grant from the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation, with awards of more than US $50,000. Tennessee groups, including those improving environmental conservation, food and waste management, or community wellbeing for farmers, may be eligible.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Tennessee Community Services Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Tennessee 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities through education, poverty relief, health, families, or related programs can access funding via Robinson Foundation if they have operated for more than three years and serve the Southern region. Nonprofits supporting farmers, rural families, or agricultural communities may be eligible for single-year program support, excluding capital projects.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Community Services Grants in Tennessee
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting community services in Tennessee can seek philanthropic grants or event sponsorships to advance their service and fundraising goals. With a mission to strengthen communities, Insperity provides Tennessee nonprofits with financial, volunteer, or in-kind support when they engage employees, are Insperity clients, or serve communities where employees live and work.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Support for Environmental Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can apply for funding that may benefit farming and rural initiatives in Tennessee. Focused on broad social and environmental impact, the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation invites eligible charities to propose projects that respect people, the environment, and our changing world.
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 local government entities in Tennessee communities within 30 miles of a Georgia-Pacific manufacturing facility can apply for Georgia-Pacific Foundation’s grants to support education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects. Farmers and agricultural groups may be eligible if their programs benefit these local communities and meet the foundation’s investment priorities.
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, at-risk youth, or domestic violence services in Tennessee and within 15 miles of a TJX location can seek grants for program support. The TJX Foundation prioritizes food, clothing, shelter, out-of-school enrichment, workforce readiness for ages 16–24, and safety services, which may benefit farmworker or rural families.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Community Services
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries can request US $5,000 - US $10,000 in unrestricted operating or program support for environmental and human services work, including in Tennessee. With a mission to support environmental and human services causes, Lawrence Foundation provides flexible funding that Tennessee farming and rural community organizations may be able to leverage.
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 grants supporting museums, cultural and performing arts, education and skills training, health facilities, environmental and wildlife protection, and other community-based programs. IRS-qualified U.S. organizations, including those serving farmers and rural communities, can request US $1,000 - US $20,000 where modest funding can make a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Tennessee Arts Commission Support for Creative Placemaking
Applications due Jan 21, 2027
Local governments and Tennessee-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits planning arts-driven community revitalization projects in Tennessee can apply for Creative Placemaking grants, with awards from US $3,000 - US $30,000. Grants from Tennessee Arts Commission help communities enhance downtowns, public spaces, and local character, which may benefit farmers’ markets and agricultural community hubs through increased arts engagement.
Tennessee Arts Commission
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Tennessee Communities
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving community quality of life in Tennessee can seek funding for project, general operating, or capital support that benefits local residents. Grants from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation help groups addressing hunger, homelessness, poverty, workforce readiness, health and social services, literacy, and disaster relief in areas where O’Reilly Auto Parts has a business presence.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Tennessee Community Programs Funding via Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Eligible 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. Nonprofit programs serving Union Pacific rail communities, including those supporting rural economies and farm-dependent areas, may be competitive if they meet these priorities and DEI goals.
Union Pacific Foundation
Tennessee Department of Agriculture Grants for Farmers
Applications due Jul 10, 2027
Farmers, agricultural, food and forestry businesses, nonprofits, and local governments in Tennessee can apply for Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Enterprise Fund; awards Up to US $499,999 for value-added, processing, and innovation projects. Funding reimburses equipment, infrastructure, and programs that increase farm income, expand markets, boost capacity, or advance agricultural innovation.
Tennessee Department of Agriculture