Tennessee Community Development Funding via U.S. Bank Foundation
Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, or community arts and culture can access funding through U.S. Bank Foundation’s Community Possible program. Organizations serving designated U.S. Bank communities and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion may be competitive, including those whose land or habitat projects connect to housing, public spaces, or community development.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Community Services Grants in Tennessee
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee that support children, education, or health and human services may be eligible for monetary program support, which could include community elements of land or habitat conservation work. Grants from Costco Foundation help programs demonstrate measurable outcomes, address identified community needs, and show collaboration and a broad base of financial support.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in Tennessee
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human and social services approaches in Tennessee can seek support for new ways of addressing social problems. Focused on innovation, Creag Foundation invites smaller or evolving organizations to propose creative solutions, which may include work intersecting with land and habitat conservation or related community development needs.
Creag Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Tennessee Social Impact
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations tackling urgent social or environmental problems in Tennessee and beyond can access funding and support through Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, with awards up to US $300,000. Grants provide multi-year capital plus intensive capacity-building to help scalable models grow their reach, which may benefit land and habitat conservation efforts.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, or climate resilience worldwide, including Tennessee, can seek Global Impact Cash Grants supporting innovative, early-stage social impact programs. Cisco Systems Foundation prioritizes projects serving predominantly economically underserved communities, with overhead generally at or below 25 percent and applications accepted year-round via an initial LOI.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Development Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation
Tennessee educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies can access funding for safety, education, and community development projects that strengthen local communities. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation may benefit organizations whose land or habitat conservation work intersects with disaster preparedness, community revitalization, housing, or related priorities in the U.S.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in Tennessee
Tennessee cultural nonprofits offering arts, science, or arts education programming can access funding through the William Randolph Hearst Foundation for program, capital, and limited general or endowment support. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) institutions such as museums, performing arts organizations, and arts schools may be eligible, including those whose work complements land and habitat conservation education efforts.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Tennessee Community Health Funding via Labcorp
Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits and equivalent charities can seek support for health, education, or community programs that expand equitable care and education. Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides funding for initiatives like food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM education, and healthy lifestyle research, which may benefit organizations integrating land conservation with community health efforts.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Tennessee Land Conservation Funding via Open Space Institute
Qualified nonprofit land trusts and, in special cases, public agencies in Tennessee can secure capital funding to permanently protect large, high-priority forest blocks on the Southern Cumberland Plateau. With a mission to conserve climate-resilient habitats, Open Space Institute provides grants and low-interest loans for conservation easements, fee acquisitions, and related transaction or limited stewardship costs.
Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc.
Community and Environment Grants for Nonprofits from Roche
Nonprofit charities managing community, environmental, humanitarian, education, or arts projects in Tennessee may be eligible for Roche’s Corporate Donations and Philanthropy program. Focused on community and environment, Roche invites accredited charities to propose innovative, sustainable initiatives, including land, habitat, and broader environmental conservation work, coordinated through its local affiliate offices in each country.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian Health Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofits and humanitarian organizations supporting health, education, or disaster relief can access funding from Semnani Family Foundation to aid marginalized communities in Tennessee and worldwide. Grants may benefit programs such as healthcare access, child and women’s health, food and housing support, and other human and social services that intersect with land-based or rural conservation work.
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 advance the general welfare. U.S.-based nonprofits doing land or habitat conservation alongside these priorities may be eligible if all grant funds are used within the country.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Development
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee can seek sponsorship support for community-focused programs that advance economic mobility and social progress. Bank of America Charitable Foundation funds initiatives such as preserving neighborhoods, community development, environmental projects, and related arts and culture efforts, which may benefit land and habitat conservation work within low- and moderate-income communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Recycling Infrastructure Funding from Tennessee Department
Tennessee counties, municipalities, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit recycling organizations can receive funding to build or upgrade used automotive fluid collection centers, including land, equipment, and public education materials. Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation provides Tennessee land and habitat conservation efforts with support for used oil collection infrastructure that exceeds state regulatory standards and promotes safer waste management.
Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation
Storytelling Funding for Conservation Nonprofits via Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Wildlife conservation nonprofits in Tennessee seeking support to share their impact stories may be eligible for the Storytelling Grant, which funds communications and storytelling projects. Focused on preservation, education, and wellness, the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation invites 501(c)(3) and aligned for-profit organizations to highlight their conservation and community work through compelling narratives.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Land Conservation Grants for Nonprofits from Tucker Foundation
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on land and habitat conservation in Tennessee and parts of Wyoming can apply for Tucker Foundation Grant Program support. Tennessee land trusts and conservation groups may be eligible for funding to acquire land, secure strict conservation easements, or support other perpetual preservation and related operating activities.
The Tucker Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Support for Conservation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can seek flexible project support that may include land and habitat efforts in Tennessee. Focused on respecting all life, the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation invites applicants whose work advances a healthier environment and stronger communities.
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 qualified local government entities in Tennessee can apply for Georgia-Pacific Foundation’s community grants to support education, entrepreneurship, environmental projects, and community enrichment near GP manufacturing communities. Eligible land and habitat conservation efforts within 30 miles of a GP facility may be supported where they advance long-term community well-being.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Youth and Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek TJX Foundation support for basic needs, youth education, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. Tennessee groups working on land conservation that also provide these community services may be eligible if they meet the mission and policy requirements.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for Tennessee Conservation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides Tennessee nonprofits with grants of US $1,000 - US $20,000 for community-based programs, including environmental and wildlife protection activities. IRS-qualified organizations working on land and habitat conservation, environmental education, or related community projects may be competitive, especially where modest funding can make a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Support for Community Vitality
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Focused on basic needs and community vitality, Ameriprise Financial invites U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply for funding that addresses hunger, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, community development, and cultural enrichment. Tennessee organizations doing this work, especially those engaging Ameriprise volunteers, may be strong candidates for support that complements broader land and habitat conservation goals.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Grants for Tennessee Conservation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations can apply for US $5,000 - US $25,000 to support education, social services, health care, civic, cultural, environmental, and related projects, including land and habitat conservation, in Tennessee and beyond. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation are awarded annually for one year of project funding, with one application per organization.
Dr Scholl Foundation
The Nature Conservancy Land Protection Grants in Tennessee
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
Conservation and community 501(c)(3) organizations, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and agencies in Tennessee can access funding through The Nature Conservancy to support fee and easement land acquisition in the Appalachians. Grants up to US $100,000 cover project capital, due diligence, stewardship, and community engagement that protect resilient, connected habitats and deliver meaningful local benefits.
The Nature Conservancy
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Tennessee Communities
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving economic stability, workforce readiness, health, social services, or disaster relief can seek project, operating, or capital support that benefits Tennessee communities. Grants from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation help U.S.-based community-focused nonprofits, including those whose land or habitat conservation work intersects with poverty alleviation, health, or services for underserved residents.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Environmental Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on youth development, food security, housing, or environmental stewardship can access funding through Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants ranging from US $30,000 - US $350,000. Organizations whose land or habitat conservation efforts intersect with community, food, or environmental education initiatives may be competitive.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Pete and Sally Smith Land Conservation Grants in Tennessee
Applications due Jun 30, 2027
Grants from Pete and Sally Smith Foundation help Tennessee land and habitat conservation nonprofits fund education, environmental projects, and health-related initiatives in Rhea County. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations working on land conservation, wetlands and wildlife habitats, or public site beautification can apply online year-round, with submissions by June 30 reviewed each September.
Pete and Sally Smith Foundation