Tennessee Recreation Funding via Academy Sports
Tennessee 501(c)(3) organizations promoting safe sports, outdoor recreation, or first responder programs can seek in-kind support for community events and initiatives. Focused on recreation and community connection, Academy Sports + Outdoors invites collective groups like leagues, associations, or school districts to request donations at least 90 days in advance in Tennessee communities where a store is present.
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Youth Quality-of-Life Grants from DanPaul Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare can apply for DanPaul Foundation grants of up to US $15,000 for quality-of-life programs, including in Tennessee. Funding may support child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, early childhood development, environmental education, and related youth-focused initiatives worldwide.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation Support for Communities
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and eligible governmental units providing community betterment, basic human needs, health, or arts programs in Tennessee can seek funding to enhance quality of life. Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation supports services like food access, housing, wellness, and cultural programs in the states where it operates, including Tennessee.
Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation
Tennessee Community Health Funding via Labcorp
Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits and equivalent charities can seek funding for health, education, and community programs that improve quality of life. Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides support for food pantries, healthcare and patient services for underserved populations, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle initiatives, with grants available to eligible U.S.-based organizations, including those serving Tennessee communities.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Tennessee Community Services Funding via Memorial Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in the Nashville Memorial Hospital service area of Tennessee can seek funding for health care access, human and social services, education, and community services. Focused on data-driven, trauma-informed work, Memorial Foundation considers capital, general operating, and select start-up projects that improve quality of life for local residents.
Memorial Foundation
Community and Safety Grants for Nonprofits from SA Recycling
Nonprofit and community organizations in Tennessee counties served by SA Recycling can apply for support from the company’s Charity Support Grant to enhance community services and local quality of life. This corporate funder provides community service and monetary donations that may benefit law enforcement, fire departments, and other humanitarian or neighborhood-focused programs.
SA Recycling
Education Program Funding for Nonprofits from Scarlett Family Foundation
Tennessee education-focused nonprofits can access funding through Scarlett Family Foundation to support college and career readiness, literacy, and principal and teacher leadership initiatives. Eligible organizations must operate in Middle Tennessee, align with these priorities, demonstrate at least two years of financial and program results, and propose grants with clear, measurable outcomes; some counties require a minimum $250,000 operating budget.
Scarlett Family Foundation
Humanitarian Health Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofits and humanitarian organizations providing health, education, or disaster relief services to marginalized communities in Tennessee and worldwide can seek support from Semnani Family Foundation. The foundation funds initiatives such as healthcare access, women’s and children’s health, food and housing assistance, literacy, and humanitarian aid, which may enhance quality of life for vulnerable populations.
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 improve general welfare and quality of life. Eligible nonprofits must use awarded funds within the U.S. and hold appropriate federal and, when applicable, California tax-exempt status.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Capacity-Building Grants for Nashville Nonprofits via Frist Foundation
Established 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Davidson County residents in Tennessee can seek funding to expand service capacity, strengthen long-term sustainability, or implement technology that improves effectiveness. With a mission to improve quality of life, Frist Foundation provides support for agencies addressing arts and culture, food insecurity, health disparities, immigrants and refugees, nonprofit infrastructure, and unhoused neighbors.
Frist Foundation
Recycling Infrastructure Funding from Tennessee Department
Tennessee counties, municipalities, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit recycling organizations can use this non-matching grant to build or upgrade used automotive fluid collection centers and related recycling infrastructure in Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation also supports education and outreach materials, helping improve environmental quality and overall quality of life for local residents.
Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation
Quality of Life Grants for Nonprofits from Valero Energy Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations addressing basic needs, health care, education, or civic and environmental initiatives in Tennessee communities can seek quality-of-life support through Valero Energy Foundation’s invitation-only grants. Funding focuses on areas near major Valero operations, so eligible nonprofits should ensure their missions and locations align before pursuing an invitation.
Valero Energy Foundation
East Tennessee Foundation Quality of Life Grants
Applications due Jul 28, 2026
Nonprofits, government units, and educational institutions in Tennessee’s Monroe County 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. Funding supports creative use of local resources to enhance residents’ quality of life, with a 10% match required.
East Tennessee Foundation
Truist Foundation Support for Tennessee Workforce
Applications due Aug 7, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing adult workforce development and career navigation services in Tennessee and other Truist footprint states can apply for US $10,000 - US $250,000 in Inspire Awards funding. Truist Foundation supports training and upskilling, AI readiness and literacy, wraparound services, and career navigation that help workers access quality jobs and long-term stability.
Truist Foundation Inc
STEM and Workforce Grants for Nonprofits from Toyota
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, state or municipal entities, and public schools in Tennessee can apply for Toyota’s grants to support STEM education and workforce readiness programs that improve quality of life. These awards back long-term, sustainable initiatives serving diverse and underserved communities, with a focus on inclusive mobility and engaging Toyota team members as volunteers.
Toyota
Insperity Community Services Grants in Tennessee
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community services in Tennessee can seek philanthropic grants or event sponsorships to support key service and fundraising goals. With a mission to strengthen communities, Insperity provides Tennessee quality-of-life organizations with financial, volunteer, or in-kind support when they engage employees, are Insperity clients, or serve communities where employees live and work.
Insperity
Cultural Diversity Funding from Nissan Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Nov 4, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with over three years of history that explore and celebrate cultural diversity and heritage can seek funding to enhance quality of life in Tennessee communities served by Nissan. Focused on community culture and inclusion, Nissan Foundation invites culturally focused programs with strong engagement in Middle Tennessee counties listed as eligible locations.
Nissan Foundation
Tennessee Arts Commission Support for Rural Health
Letter of inquiry due Nov 15, 2026
Rural Tennessee hospitals and 501(c)(3) organizations partnering with them can receive up to US $25,000 to create or expand arts-based programs that improve health and wellness. Tennessee Arts Commission funds projects like artist-infused spaces, meditation gardens, exhibitions, and artist-led classes that enhance quality of life for patients, families, and staff.
Tennessee Arts Commission
Tennessee Quality Infrastructure Funding via Department
Pre proposal due Dec 5, 2026
Public entities and community organizations in Tennessee’s Appalachian counties can apply for Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development funding; awards Up to US $1,000,000 for construction and non-construction projects improving economic development, water and wastewater systems, and other public infrastructure. Projects that strengthen workforce, tourism, and overall community quality of life may be competitive.
Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development
Tennessee Quality Arts Facilities Funding via Tennessee Arts Commission
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 Tennessee communities enhance quality of life through improved arts venues, accessibility upgrades, and infrastructure that supports ongoing arts and cultural programming.
Tennessee Arts Commission
Tennessee Youth Arts and Mentoring Funding via Holloway Family Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Feb 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations offering youth arts, mentorship, or workforce development programs in Tennessee can seek support from the Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation. The foundation funds creative expression, youth mentorship, and pathways to financial stability, with Tennessee agencies needing to be within 25 miles of Nashville to be considered.
Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation
Community Development Grants for Nonprofits from Thompson Charitable Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Mar 16, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in select Tennessee counties working on health, human services, education, workforce development, community and economic development, or quality of life projects can apply for Thompson Charitable Foundation support. Eligible 501(c)(3)s in Knox, Anderson, Scott, or Blount Counties may seek matching funds or capital project funding, beginning with a required letter of inquiry.
The Thompson Charitable Foundation
Tennessee Community Programs Funding via Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee serving communities along the Union Pacific network can apply for Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, with awards of US $5,000 - US $30,000 for safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability projects. Programs that enhance quality of life and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion may be competitive.
Union Pacific Foundation
Community Arts Funding for Tennessee Nonprofits via ArtsMemphis
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and government entities in Tennessee can apply for Arts Build Communities grants to support community-focused arts projects and cultural enterprises in Fayette, Lauderdale, Shelby, and Tipton counties. Focused on arts and culture, ArtsMemphis partners with the Tennessee Arts Commission to broaden access to arts experiences and improve local quality of life.
ArtsMemphis
Community Arts Funding from ArtsMemphis
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government entities can apply for up to US $5,000 to support community arts projects that broaden access to arts experiences and improve quality of life. West Tennessee organizations in Fayette, Lauderdale, Shelby, and Tipton counties may benefit from ArtsMemphis’ partnership with the Tennessee Arts Commission through the Arts Build Communities program.
ArtsMemphis
Tennessee Arts Commission Grants for Tennessee Arts
Applications due Jul 2, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities in Tennessee can receive up to US $5,000 for community-focused arts projects that improve quality of life and broaden arts access. Focused on community arts and cultural engagement, Tennessee Arts Commission invites organizations to propose public arts activities, social-issue projects, or initiatives strengthening local cultural identity and sustainability.
Tennessee Arts Commission
East Tennessee Foundation Grants for Tennessee Literacy
Applications due Sep 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, East Tennessee Foundation provides Tennessee nonprofits, government units, and educational institutions with up to US $50,000 for life literacy projects in Washington County. Funding supports programs that improve economic, cultural, social, and educational well-being, including reading, financial literacy, healthy habits, life skills, and civic engagement for children, youth, and adults.
East Tennessee Foundation