Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in Tennessee
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem–solving programs in Tennessee can seek support that may benefit disability care and services. Focused on new approaches to societal issues, Creag Foundation invites letters of inquiry from smaller or evolving organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year.
Creag Foundation
Tennessee Community Health Funding via Labcorp
Tennessee nonprofits and other 501(c)(3) organizations can seek funding for health, education, or community programs that benefit local residents, including those with disabilities. Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides support for initiatives such as food pantries, healthcare and patient services for underserved populations, STEM programming, and efforts promoting healthy lifestyles through research and screenings.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Early Education and Community Grants from PNC Foundation
PNC Foundation provides Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for early childhood education and community economic development programs, especially serving low- and moderate-income families. Organizations supporting young children, workforce readiness, housing stability, community services, or arts and culture may be eligible, including programs that serve children with disabilities or disabled adults in PNC’s Tennessee service areas.
PNC Foundation
Humanitarian and Social Funding for Charities from Roche
Nonprofit charities managing humanitarian, social, educational, environmental, or arts projects in Tennessee and worldwide can seek philanthropic support for innovative, sustainable initiatives. Focused on humanitarian and social development, science education, community and environment, and arts and culture, Roche invites accredited charities, including those serving people with disabilities, to propose high-quality projects that engage local partners and may involve Roche expertise.
La Roche, Inc.
Disability and Health Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing disability services, health care, or humanitarian aid in Tennessee may be eligible for support from Semnani Family Foundation, which funds work in the U.S. and globally. Grants prioritize health, education, and disaster relief for marginalized and vulnerable communities, including programs serving children with disabilities and improving access to medical care.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Tennessee Nonprofits
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations funding charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs in Tennessee can apply for support that must be used within the U.S. With a mission to strengthen charitable, scientific, medical, and educational work, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides nonprofits serving disabled people among other populations with project or program funding.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee can seek sponsorship support for programs advancing economic mobility, basic needs, and community vitality. Bank of America Foundation supports initiatives such as housing and shelters, workforce development, hunger relief, arts and culture, environmental projects, and diversity and inclusion, which may include services benefiting people with disabilities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
East Tennessee Foundation Community Grants in Tennessee
Applications due Jul 28, 2026
Nonprofits, government units, educational institutions, and fiscally sponsored groups in Monroe County, 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 improving local quality of life. Organizations serving disabled residents in Monroe County may be especially interested.
East Tennessee Foundation
Accessibility Funding from South Arts
Applications due Sep 4, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organizations and eligible public or tribal entities in Tennessee can receive US $500 - US $2,500 to make arts programs more accessible for people with disabilities, including facility and program enhancements. South Arts supports efforts like accessible materials, staff training, transportation, and accommodations, with priority for new, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, rural, and disability-led organizations.
South Arts, Inc.
East Tennessee Foundation Support for Youth Gifts
Applications due Sep 17, 2026
Nonprofits, government units, and educational institutions in Tennessee can receive US $2,000 - US $10,000 to provide holiday gifts for under-resourced and underserved children through the Laura J. Kress Angel Tree Fund. East Tennessee Foundation supports children living in Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Morgan, Scott, or Union counties, which may include children with disabilities.
East Tennessee Foundation
Storytelling Funding for Nonprofits from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits can seek more than US $50,000 to tell powerful stories about their preservation, education, or wellness work, including wildlife conservation, from the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation. Tennessee disability service providers whose programs fit these pillars may be able to fund media or storytelling projects that highlight their impact.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
East Tennessee Foundation Support for Capacity Building
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) charities, government units, and educational institutions serving communities in East Tennessee can seek up to US $25,000 for collaborative capacity-building projects. With a mission to strengthen communities, East Tennessee Foundation provides Tennessee disability and human services organizations with funding to improve operations, data systems, leadership, financial sustainability, and partnerships that enhance long-term impact.
East Tennessee Foundation
Tennessee Department Support for Tennessee Recycling
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Tennessee counties, cities, solid waste authorities, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit recycling organizations can seek funding to purchase key recycling equipment in Tennessee. Focused on recycling infrastructure, the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation invites applicants—especially those creating partnerships or employing developmentally disabled individuals—to request support for collection, processing, and material preparation equipment, including eligible collection trucks and facility machinery.
Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation
Tennessee Human Services Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving people in need can access funding through Robinson Foundation for programs in areas like children and families, poverty relief, education, health, and humanitarian aid. Eligible organizations must serve communities below the Mason-Dixon line, be operating for more than three years, and seek single-year, non-capital support; disability-focused programs may be competitive.
Robinson Foundation
Youth and Basic Needs Grants from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations that support basic needs, at-risk youth, or domestic violence survivors may be eligible for TJX Foundation funding in Tennessee and across the U.S. The foundation supports programs providing food, clothing, shelter, out-of-school enrichment, workforce readiness, and safety services, which may benefit nonprofits serving disabled children and adults.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for Tennessee Disability Services
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides Tennessee nonprofits serving people with disabilities with US $1,000 - US $20,000 for community programs, education, skills training, health facilities, and cultural activities. IRS-qualified U.S. organizations, including those supporting disabled children and adults in Tennessee, can apply during the foundation’s spring or fall award rounds.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Tennessee Arts Commission Rural Arts Funding
Applications due Jan 21, 2027
Local government entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organizations in rural Tennessee counties can seek up to US $200,000 to build, renovate, or expand arts and cultural facilities. Grants from Tennessee Arts Commission help communities improve stages, galleries, and accessibility, which may benefit organizations expanding inclusive arts access for people with disabilities.
Tennessee Arts Commission
Tennessee Arts Commission Arts Grants in Tennessee
Applications due Jan 21, 2027
Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits and local government entities can receive project funding for arts activities that enhance community vitality and engagement in urban counties. Tennessee Arts Commission provides US $1,000 - US $18,000 for projects across disciplines, including performances, festivals, exhibitions, residencies, and accessibility improvements that may benefit people with disabilities.
Tennessee Arts Commission
Tennessee Arts Commission Grants for Tennessee Rural Arts
Applications due Jan 21, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and local government entities in rural Tennessee counties can receive US $1,000 - US $25,000 for arts projects that enhance community vitality and engagement. Tennessee Arts Commission supports visual, performing, literary, folk, media, and public art activities, which may include improved accessibility and participation for people with disabilities in rural communities.
Tennessee Arts Commission
East Tennessee Foundation Grants for Tennessee Women
Applications due Feb 13, 2027
Tennessee nonprofits, government units, and fiscally sponsored groups serving women, children, and youth in Knox County can access funding through East Tennessee Foundation for projects in early childhood education, drivers of health, and preventing or mitigating Adverse Childhood Experiences; awards are up to US $20,000. Programs supporting disabled women or children in these areas may be eligible.
East Tennessee Foundation
Tennessee Community Programs Funding via Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations 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. Disability-serving nonprofits, including those supporting children with disabilities, may be eligible if their programs primarily benefit communities along Union Pacific’s service footprint.
Union Pacific Foundation
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Tennessee Youth Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
Tennessee nonprofits that are 501(c)(3) organizations or their equivalents and run programs for underserved youth, families, or communities can access funding through Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards. Grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000 support youth education, housing, food security, and environmental stewardship, which may benefit organizations serving disabled children and families.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
East Tennessee Foundation Youth Grants in Tennessee
Applications due May 12, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, government units, educational institutions, and fiscally sponsored groups serving youth in East Tennessee can receive up to US $20,000 for two-year projects. East Tennessee Foundation funds early childhood education, health drivers, and ACEs prevention, which may benefit programs supporting disabled children and youth in Tennessee.
East Tennessee Foundation
East Tennessee Foundation Support for Economic Development
Applications due May 29, 2027
Nonprofits, government units, and educational institutions in East Tennessee fostering regional economic development can receive US $5,000 - US $6,500 for one-year projects. East Tennessee Foundation’s Economic Development Fund supports organizations in its 25-county service area; programs that advance economic opportunities for disabled residents in Tennessee may be eligible.
East Tennessee Foundation
East Tennessee Foundation Grants for Tennessee Literacy
Applications due Sep 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, East Tennessee Foundation provides Tennessee nonprofits and public entities with up to US $50,000 for innovative life literacy projects in Washington County. 501(c)(3) organizations, governments, schools, and fiscally sponsored groups serving county residents— including those with disabilities—can fund programs in education, health, financial literacy, life skills, and civic engagement.
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 groups in Tennessee’s 25-county East Tennessee region can apply for East Tennessee Foundation’s Arts Fund awards of US $5,000 - US $15,000 to sustain cultural traditions and encourage artistic expression. Programs that expand arts access for underserved or disabled communities may be especially competitive.
East Tennessee Foundation