Best Hospice Grants in Tennessee

Hospice and end-of-life care providers and other health and human services nonprofits in Tennessee may be eligible for US $2,000 - US $10,000 from McGraw Foundation to support patient care and related programs. This private foundation funds 501(c)(3) organizations for general operating support, specific projects, and occasionally capital needs, primarily in the greater Chicago area.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing hospice, palliative, or end-of-life care education in Tennessee can seek grants to enhance community awareness and grief recovery support. Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation provides funding for programs that promote excellent end-of-life care and community education, with applications limited to one request per organization each year.

Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government entities, and eligible care organizations providing nursing-driven serious illness or end-of-life interventions can receive US $50,000 from the Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation for 12–18 month projects. Funding supports early-stage innovations serving marginalized populations in U.S. settings, including hospice and community-based care programs that engage patients, families, and partners.

Tennessee hospice and end-of-life care providers, health organizations, and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding of more than US $10,000 through the Roy and Gloria Dinsdale Foundation to improve access to quality care, including hospice services. Government entities and eligible community programs, especially those serving rural areas, may also be supported alongside related health, disability, education, arts, and veteran services work.

With a mission to foster innovation in aging, Sephardic Foundation on Aging provides Tennessee hospice and senior service nonprofits with support for end-of-life care and preventing elder neglect. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations operating at least two years can seek funding for services, education, outreach, and advocacy benefiting older adults.

With a mission to support health and care services, Albert G and Olive H Schlink Foundation provides Tennessee hospice and end-of-life care organizations with funding for patient care and related services. Nonprofits across the U.S., with special consideration for Ohio-based programs, may be eligible for support benefiting hospice, home health, and residential care populations.

Students in Tennessee pursuing higher education can apply for the Dr. Gary King Sharp Memorial Scholarship, which supports college access for those with at least a 2.5 GPA. Administered by Central Kentucky Community Foundation, it may especially benefit students whose families have used hospice services or who have been in foster care.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, governments, school districts, and similar institutions in Tennessee can seek US $25,000 - US $30,000 Priority Impact Tier 2 grants to improve quality of life for people living with paralysis. Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation funds assistive technology, disaster preparedness, and respite or caregiving programs, which may benefit hospice and end-of-life care providers serving this population.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing healthcare, education, arts and culture, or community services in Tennessee can apply for support to develop and complete specific projects. With a mission to build stronger communities, Stellar Foundation provides funding that may benefit hospice and end-of-life care providers focused on improving care access and quality.

Grants from Jay L. Smith Family Foundation help Tennessee health and human services nonprofits fund programs advancing healthcare, supporting seniors, and serving disadvantaged families. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in areas like elderly care, hospice-related services, Alzheimer’s research, domestic violence, suicide prevention, cancer research, or spiritual wellbeing may be eligible for one-time support.