Community Foundation Support for Tennessee Scholarships
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +38 more
Unspecified amount
High school students from Middle Tennessee counties planning to attend Tennessee State University or Vanderbilt University can receive college scholarship support through the Teddy Wilburn Scholarship Fund. Focused on higher education access, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee invites eligible Bedford County, Tennessee students with at least a B average in their last two years of high school to apply.
Education - Higher Education
Academic Scholarship Programs
Education - High School
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Ingram Charitable Fund
Ingram Charitable Fund Inc
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +39 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit organizations running arts, education, health, or human services programs in Bedford County, Tennessee and Middle Tennessee can apply for funding to strengthen community life and impact. Grants from Ingram Charitable Fund help eligible groups that primarily serve this region improve quality of life in Nashville and surrounding counties.
Art & Culture
Education
Health & Medicine
+1 more
Community Foundation Support for Technology Scholarships
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +38 more
Unspecified amount
Female students pursuing technology-related degrees in Bedford County, Tennessee can receive scholarship support for four-year or community college pathways. With a mission to build a thriving, inclusive community, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee provides the WiTT Endowment Scholarship Fund for women in its 40-county service area preparing for technology careers.
Education - Higher Education
Women & Girl Services
Academic Scholarship Programs
+1 more
Tennessee Arts Commission Grants for Bedford County Arts
Tennessee Arts Commission
State/Local Government
Bedford County, Tennessee, Benton County, Tennessee +74 more
US $1,000 - US $25,000
Grants from Tennessee Arts Commission help Bedford County, Tennessee arts and culture nonprofits and local government entities fund rural arts projects across all disciplines. 501(c)(3) organizations chartered and headquartered in Tennessee can request US $1,000 - US $25,000 for activities like festivals, performances, exhibitions, residencies, planning, accessibility improvements, and community arts engagement in rural communities.
Arts / Culture Access & Participation
Rural Development
Public / Community Art
+10 more
Tennessee Arts Commission Arts Grants in Bedford County
Tennessee Arts Commission
State/Local Government
Bedford County, Tennessee, Benton County, Tennessee +75 more
Up to US $25,000
Bedford County, Tennessee 501(c)(3) arts organizations needing operating support can access funding through the Tennessee Arts Commission’s Small Rural Partnership Support program, with awards up to US $25,000. Eligible rural arts nonprofits must have a three-year Commission funding history, a minimum $30,000 budget, and propose work in recognized art forms such as visual, music, theater, dance, or literary arts.
Art & Culture
Rural Development
Nissan Foundation Support for Bedford Culture
Nissan Foundation
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Bronx County, New York +56 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Bedford County, Tennessee with programs exploring and celebrating cultural diversity and heritage may be eligible for this funding. Grants from Nissan Foundation help Bedford County and other nearby communities strengthen respect and understanding of America’s rich cultural heritage, especially where applicants show a strong history of engagement with the populations they serve.
Community Culture & Heritage
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Amcor: Community Enrichment Grants Program (Under $1,000)
The Amcor Cares Foundation
Corporate
Appanoose County, Iowa, Bedford County, Tennessee +19 more
Up to US $1,000
The Small Grants That Enrich Communities Grant Program, supported by The Amcor Cares Foundation, aims to enhance community welfare through funding for various initiatives. Eligible organizations include 501c3 designated nonprofits and accredited educational institutions. The program supports youth sports, educational enrichment, and community events, while it does not accept applications from individuals or political organizations. Committed to community development, Amcor Cares has been actively contributing since 1959.
Music Festivals
Animal Welfare - General
Sports & Athletics
+7 more
Bedford County Scholarship Funding via Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +38 more
Unspecified amount
Students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in education, theology, music, film, historic preservation, public history, or fine arts in Bedford County, Tennessee may be eligible for this renewable scholarship. With a mission to build a thriving, inclusive community, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee supports well-rounded students with financial need across its 40-county Middle Tennessee service area.
Education - Higher Education
Academic Scholarship Programs
Fine Art
+3 more
Tyson Foods: Community Giving Grants
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Corporate
Accomack County, Virginia, Alameda County, California +93 more
US $500 - US $5,000
Tyson Foods Community Giving Grants support initiatives that enhance the quality of life for communities and their members. With a focus on scaling existing effective programs, these grants are aimed at organizations that operate in underserved areas. Eligible nonprofits must have a 501(c)(3) status and local Tyson plant support. Applications are accepted annually, with priority given to projects addressing systemic community issues. Notable past support includes a $25,000 grant to the Arkansas Foodbank Mobile Pantry Initiative.
Food Access & Hunger
Volunteerism & Philanthropy
Bishop Joseph and Stephaine Walker Scholarship
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +29 more
Unspecified amount
The Bishop Joseph and Stephaine Walker Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, supports African-American students from the region who have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and a demonstrated history of community service. Annually, two to five scholarships are awarded to eligible graduate students pursuing advanced degrees, helping to foster educational advancement and community engagement in Middle Tennessee.
Education - Higher Education
Academic Scholarship Programs
Black American Services
Tennessee Arts & Rural Health Initiative Grant
Tennessee Arts Commission
State/Local Government
Bedford County, Tennessee, Benton County, Tennessee +80 more
Up to US $25,000
The Tennessee Arts & Rural Health Initiative Grant, funded by the Tennessee Arts Commission, aims to enhance health and wellness in rural hospitals through arts-based programs. With a budget of $75,000 from the NEA, the initiative supports 4-6 hospitals, offering grants between $5,000 to $25,000. Projects may include artist-led classes, meditation gardens, and healing spaces, leveraging the therapeutic power of the arts to improve patient outcomes and community engagement in healthcare settings.
Art & Culture
Arts / Culture Access & Participation
Rural Development
+1 more
Rural Arts Facilities Fund
Tennessee Arts Commission
State/Local Government
Bedford County, Tennessee, Benton County, Tennessee +80 more
Up to US $200,000
The Rural Arts Facilities Fund, established by the Tennessee Arts Commission, aims to support rural communities in enhancing their arts and cultural facilities. Grants of up to $200,000 are available for projects that benefit local arts programming, foster community identity, and promote economic growth. Eligible applicants include local governments and nonprofit organizations in rural Tennessee. By investing in these facilities, the program seeks to improve access to arts experiences, create jobs, and stimulate tourism in underserved areas.
Art & Culture
Rural Development
Public / Community Art
+1 more
B’nai B’rith Maimonides Lodge #46 Scholarship
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +29 more
Unspecified amount
The B’nai B’rith Maimonides Lodge #46 Scholarship supports legally blind students pursuing post-secondary education. Established by the oldest Jewish service organization in Nashville, this scholarship honors 38 years of community service through a summer camp for visually-impaired children. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee administers the fund, ensuring assistance reaches those in need while fostering an inclusive community. Eligible applicants must provide documentation of their legal blindness to apply.
Education - Higher Education
Academic Scholarship Programs
Summer Camps
+1 more
Scholarship Funding from Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +29 more
Unspecified amount
Middle Tennessee high school students in Bedford County, Tennessee planning to attend an accredited college or university can apply for the Brandon Key Scholarship Fund, honoring a student leader and volunteer. Administered by Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, it supports applicants with at least a 2.5 GPA who demonstrate community service, with preference for low-income students attending HBCUs.
Education - Higher Education
Academic Scholarship Programs
Minority Services
+1 more
Autism Scholarship Funding for Seniors from Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +29 more
Unspecified amount
Graduating high school seniors with a documented Autism Spectrum Disorder and strong academic or technical potential in Middle Tennessee can receive scholarship support for higher education. With a mission to build a thriving, inclusive community, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee offers this academic scholarship, which may benefit eligible students residing in Bedford County, Tennessee.
Education - Higher Education
Academic Scholarship Programs
Autism
Brinker International Charitable Giving Program
Brinker International
Corporate
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Ada County, Idaho +620 more
Unspecified amount
The Brinker International Charitable Giving Program focuses on giving back to communities through support for kids, hunger, and education. Organizations eligible for funding must be 501c(3) non-profits and submit requests at least six weeks prior to events. The program does not support individuals, political or religious organizations, or explicit discrimination policies. Funding is provided through monetary donations or in-kind contributions like dining certificates.
Food Access & Hunger
Youth Services
Children’s Health & Pediatrics
+5 more
H. Franklin Brooks Scholarship Fund
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +40 more
Unspecified amount
The H. Franklin Brooks Scholarship Fund, established by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, offers renewable scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Middle Tennessee. This fund particularly supports self-identified LGBTQ+ students, especially those whose families have ceased financial support for their education. With over 30 years of community impact, CFMT aims to foster a thriving, inclusive environment through collective philanthropy.
Education - Higher Education
Academic Scholarship Programs
LGBTQIA+ Services
Speedway Children's Charities Support for Youth
Speedway Children's Charities
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +31 more
Unspecified amount
Children-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Bedford County, Tennessee can seek program funding for critical needs, medical care, and educational support for kids. Focused on child welfare and youth services, Speedway Children's Charities invites middle Tennessee organizations, especially those serving homeless and foster youth or trafficking victims, to apply through a pre-proposal and invited full proposal process.
Child Welfare Services
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
Human Trafficking
+10 more
Journalism Scholarship Funding from Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +29 more
Unspecified amount
College juniors, seniors, graduate students, and mid-career journalists from Middle Tennessee counties, including Bedford County, can receive scholarship support for journalism or broadcast news education and professional training. Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee’s Drue Smith/Society of Professional Journalists’ Scholarship Fund honors Drue Smith’s legacy by helping emerging and working journalists further their careers.
Education - High School
Academic Scholarship Programs
Journalism
Community Foundation Grants for Bedford County Scholarships
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +38 more
Unspecified amount
With a mission to build a thriving, inclusive community, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee provides Bedford County, Tennessee engineering and aerospace students with renewable scholarships for study at Middle Tennessee State University. Eligible applicants must be Tennessee high school seniors or associate degree graduates with strong GPAs, qualifying ACT scores, full-time enrollment, and demonstrated financial need.
Education - High School
Academic Scholarship Programs
Engineering
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Bedford County Scholarship Funding via Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +38 more
Unspecified amount
High school students seeking academic scholarships in Bedford County, Tennessee can access funding through the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Renewable awards support students from any middle Tennessee county who have at least a 21 ACT score and 3.0 GPA, with preference for applicants from Cannon County through the J. Barrett Melton Family Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Education - High School
Academic Scholarship Programs
Phoenix Benefit Support for Tennessee Youth Programs
Phoenix Benefit Inc
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +31 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit organizations serving children and youth in Bedford County, Tennessee and across Middle Tennessee can seek funding to strengthen programs that improve kids’ lives. With a mission to empower the next generation, Phoenix Benefit provides community services nonprofits with grant support identified through member-sourced partnerships and a multi-step application process.
Community Services
Bedford County Scholarship Funding via Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +38 more
Unspecified amount
Bedford County, Tennessee high school and college-bound students who work to afford post-secondary education and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA can access funding through the John and Belinda Havron Scholarship Fund. Administered by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, this scholarship supports education-related costs for students across Middle Tennessee’s 40 counties.
Education - Higher Education
Academic Scholarship Programs
Education - High School
Spectrum Communications Digital Literacy Grants in Bedford
Charter Communications / Spectrum Mobile LLC
Corporate
Abbeville County, South Carolina, Acadia Parish, Louisiana +1125 more
US $2,500 - US $50,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Bedford County, Tennessee that run digital literacy or broadband education programs for families or seniors can apply for Spectrum Communications funding. Spectrum Communications provides Bedford County nonprofits with US $2,500 - US $50,000 to expand programs that bridge the digital divide in low-income or multicultural urban or rural communities and report clear impact metrics.
Technology Access & Digital Literacy
Community Foundation Support for Scholarship Programs
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Allen County, Kentucky, Bedford County, Tennessee +40 more
Unspecified amount
High school students seeking academic scholarships for postsecondary education in Bedford County, Tennessee and surrounding areas can benefit from The Sponsors Scholarship Fund, administered by Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Grants from this fund help financially disadvantaged young people of promise pursue college and improve their long-term economic prospects.
Academic Scholarship Programs
Education - High School
Bedford County Scholarship Funding via Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +38 more
Unspecified amount
College-bound female students in Bedford County, Tennessee seeking academic scholarships can apply for support that helps cover higher education costs. Grants from Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee help students from its 40-county service area, with preference for applicants holding at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrating extracurricular or community involvement.
Academic Scholarship Programs
Education - High School
Women & Girl Services
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Support for Bedford Conservation
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Allen County, Kentucky +113 more
US $250,000 - US $750,000
Nonprofits and conservation partners in Bedford County, Tennessee working on forest, grassland, or freshwater habitat projects can apply for the Cumberland Plateau and Southern Appalachian Stewardship Fund, offering US $250,000 - US $750,000. Focused on landscape-scale restoration, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation supports efforts that enhance wildlife habitat, water quality, and working forests.
Forestry
Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration
Freshwater Conservation
+3 more