Lincoln County Scholarship Funding via Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +38 more
Unspecified amount
Students pursuing post-secondary education in Lincoln County, Tennessee who have a 3.0+ GPA and must work to afford college can receive scholarship support for educational costs. With a mission to build a thriving and inclusive community, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee offers the John and Belinda Havron Scholarship Fund for eligible Middle Tennessee students.
Education - Higher Education
Academic Scholarship Programs
Education - High School
Community Foundation Scholarship Grants in Tennessee
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +38 more
Unspecified amount
High school students from Lincoln County, Tennessee and other Middle Tennessee counties seeking academic scholarships can apply for renewable awards supporting their postsecondary education. Grants from Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee help students with at least a 21 ACT score and 3.0 GPA, with preference for eligible applicants from Cannon County.
Education - High School
Academic Scholarship Programs
Engineering and Aerospace Scholarships from Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +38 more
Unspecified amount
Lincoln County, Tennessee students pursuing engineering technology or aerospace degrees at Middle Tennessee State University can access funding through Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Eligible applicants must have completed their senior year at a Tennessee high school, meet GPA and ACT requirements, demonstrate financial need, and enroll full-time; funds cannot be used for flight time.
Education - High School
Academic Scholarship Programs
Engineering
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Scholarship Funding for Students from Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +38 more
Unspecified amount
Students pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in fields like education, theology, music, film, fine arts, or historic preservation may receive renewable scholarship support, with financial need a primary consideration. Grants from Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee help Middle Tennessee students, including those from Lincoln County, Tennessee, with a preference for Bedford and Williamson County residents.
Education - Higher Education
Academic Scholarship Programs
Fine Art
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Community Foundation Scholarship Grants in Tennessee
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +38 more
Unspecified amount
Students pursuing college at Tennessee State University or Vanderbilt University who mostly attended high school in Middle Tennessee, including Lincoln County, Tennessee, can access funding through the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. This academic scholarship program supports higher education for local students with at least a B average in their last two years of high school.
Education - Higher Education
Academic Scholarship Programs
Education - High School
Tennessee Arts Commission Rural Arts Grants
Tennessee Arts Commission
State/Local Government
Bedford County, Tennessee, Benton County, Tennessee +74 more
US $1,000 - US $25,000
Nonprofit organizations and local government entities in rural Tennessee counties can receive US $1,000 - US $25,000 to support arts projects that boost community vitality and engagement. Grants from Tennessee Arts Commission help Lincoln County, Tennessee arts and culture groups fund performances, festivals, exhibitions, residencies, planning, accessibility improvements, and other multidisciplinary arts activities.
Arts / Culture Access & Participation
Rural Development
Public / Community Art
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Operating Support Grants for Rural Arts from Tennessee Arts Commission
Tennessee Arts Commission
State/Local Government
Bedford County, Tennessee, Benton County, Tennessee +75 more
Up to US $25,000
Lincoln County, Tennessee arts nonprofits can access funding through Tennessee Arts Commission’s Small Rural Partnership Support program for general operating expenses. Eligible 501(c)(3) arts organizations in designated rural counties with at least a $30,000 budget and three years of Commission funding history may request up to US $25,000 with a 1:1 cash match requirement.
Art & Culture
Rural Development
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
Lincoln County Community Funding via Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Corporate
Abbeville County, South Carolina, Adair County, Oklahoma +758 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and qualified local government entities in Lincoln County, Tennessee can apply for Georgia-Pacific Foundation’s community grants to support education, entrepreneurship, environment, and community enrichment projects. Eligible applicants must be located within 30 miles of a Georgia-Pacific manufacturing community and serve communities where the company operates.
Education
Environment
Community Development & Revitalization
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Lincoln 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 from Lincoln County, Tennessee can receive scholarship support for postsecondary education through this memorial fund. Grants from Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee help young women from any of 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
Tennessee Arts Commission Grants for Lincoln County Arts-Health
Tennessee Arts Commission
State/Local Government
Bedford County, Tennessee, Benton County, Tennessee +80 more
Up to US $25,000
Rural hospitals and 501(c)(3) or local government organizations in Lincoln County, Tennessee can seek funding to develop arts-based health and wellness programming. Focused on arts and rural health, Tennessee Arts Commission invites eligible applicants to partner with rural hospitals for projects like murals, meditation gardens, exhibitions, or artist-led classes, with awards up to US $25,000.
Art & Culture
Arts / Culture Access & Participation
Rural Development
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Lincoln County Arts Facilities Funding via Tennessee Arts Commission
Tennessee Arts Commission
State/Local Government
Bedford County, Tennessee, Benton County, Tennessee +80 more
Up to US $200,000
Local government entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organizations in Lincoln County, Tennessee can seek capital funding to build, renovate, or expand rural arts and cultural facilities. Tennessee Arts Commission’s Rural Arts Facilities Fund offers up to US $200,000 for projects like stage upgrades, accessibility improvements, technology, and infrastructure that support ongoing arts programming.
Art & Culture
Rural Development
Public / Community Art
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Ingram Charitable Fund Community Grants in Tennessee
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 that benefit Middle Tennessee communities, including Lincoln County, Tennessee, may be eligible for this funding. Focused on community impact, Ingram Charitable Fund supports programs that make Nashville and surrounding Middle Tennessee counties better places to live and work.
Art & Culture
Education
Health & Medicine
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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
Community Foundation Support for Journalism Students
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, including Lincoln County, Tennessee, can receive scholarship and professional development support for journalism or broadcast news careers. 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 advance their education and skills.
Education - High School
Academic Scholarship Programs
Journalism
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Habitat Grants in Lincoln County
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Allen County, Kentucky +113 more
US $250,000 - US $750,000
Nonprofit and conservation-focused organizations in Lincoln County, Tennessee can seek funding to restore forests, grasslands, and freshwater habitats through the Cumberland Plateau and Southern Appalachian Stewardship Fund. Focused on forestry, habitat restoration, and freshwater conservation, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation offers US $250,000 - US $750,000 to support voluntary conservation practices on working lands.
Forestry
Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration
Freshwater Conservation
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Nashville Predators Foundation Youth Grants in Tennessee
Nashville Predators Foundation
Private
Cheatham County, Tennessee, Coffee County, Tennessee +25 more
US $500 - US $10,000
Lincoln County 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government agencies serving youth and their families can access funding through the Nashville Predators Foundation; awards US $500 - US $10,000 for specific projects, durable goods, or one-time programs. Organizations with budgets under $2 million and those seeking broader partnership with the Predators may receive priority.
Youth Services
Family Services
Charter Communications Digital Literacy Grants in Lincoln
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 Lincoln County, Tennessee that run technology access and digital literacy programs for families or seniors can seek US $2,500 - US $50,000 to expand existing efforts. Spectrum supports programs in its service areas that bridge the digital divide and can report clear impact metrics in low-income or multicultural communities.
Technology Access & Digital Literacy
SCC Nashville Grant Program
Speedway Children's Charities
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +31 more
Unspecified amount
The SCC Nashville Grant Program, managed by Speedway Children's Charities, supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children in middle Tennessee. With over $80,000 distributed in 2024, the program prioritizes funding for organizations addressing homelessness, education, and critical health needs. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on children's welfare. The grant process includes a pre-proposal and an invitation-only full proposal, culminating in a celebration at the Annual Night of Joy.
Child Welfare Services
Child Foster Care & Adoption Services
Human Trafficking
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Land Conservation Funding from Open Space Institute
Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc.
Private
Chattooga County, Georgia, Cherokee County, Alabama +22 more
Unspecified amount
Lincoln County, Tennessee land and habitat conservation nonprofits can access funding through Open Space Institute for permanent conservation easements or fee purchases of large forest blocks on the Southern Cumberland Plateau. Eligible projects must protect high-priority core forests within the Fund’s mapped region and demonstrate strong long-term stewardship and timely completion capacity.
Land / Habitat Conservation
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
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The Sponsors Scholarship Fund
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Allen County, Kentucky, Bedford County, Tennessee +40 more
Unspecified amount
The Sponsors Scholarship Fund, established by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, has awarded over $2.5 million in scholarships over 20 years to support financially disadvantaged students. This initiative continues the legacy of George Langstaff, who aimed to enhance educational opportunities and economic prospects for youth in Middle Tennessee and Allen County, Kentucky. By fostering collective philanthropy, the fund empowers young individuals to pursue higher education and contribute positively to their communities.
Academic Scholarship Programs
Education - High School
Brandon Key Scholarship Fund
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +29 more
Unspecified amount
The Brandon Key Scholarship Fund, established by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, honors a young man dedicated to community service and civil rights. This scholarship supports Middle Tennessee students with a minimum GPA of 2.5, who demonstrate a commitment to serving their community and plan to attend an accredited college. Preference is given to applicants from low socioeconomic backgrounds aiming for Historically Black Colleges or Universities, promoting inclusivity and opportunity for future generations.
Education - Higher Education
Academic Scholarship Programs
Minority Services
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Phoenix Benefit Youth Grants in Tennessee
Phoenix Benefit Inc
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +31 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit organizations serving children and youth in Lincoln County, Tennessee and across Middle Tennessee can apply for community services funding to support programs that improve kids’ lives. Phoenix Benefit, through the Phoenix Club of Nashville, seeks nonprofit partners making a meaningful difference and begins the process with an initial online request questionnaire.
Community Services
Brown Center for Autism: Benjamin M. Liske Scholarship Fund
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +29 more
Unspecified amount
The Brown Center for Autism: Benjamin M. Liske Scholarship Fund, established by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, supports graduating seniors from Middle Tennessee diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This scholarship honors Ben Liske, who excelled academically despite his challenges. Since its inception in 2008, the Brown Center has provided vital resources and training to families and professionals, aiming to enhance the lives of those affected by autism and promote a thriving, inclusive community.
Education - Higher Education
Academic Scholarship Programs
Autism
Law School Scholarships for Tennesseans from Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +38 more
Unspecified amount
Students from Middle Tennessee pursuing a legal career through an accredited or Tennessee Supreme Court–approved law school can apply for the William Thomas McHugh and Lou Gower McHugh Scholarship Fund, administered by Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Law students from Lincoln County, Tennessee who meet the academic and geographic criteria may be eligible.
Academic Scholarship Programs
Education - High School
Law
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Community Foundation Grants for Lincoln County Scholarships
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Bedford County, Tennessee, Cannon County, Tennessee +38 more
Unspecified amount
Female students pursuing technology degrees in Lincoln County, Tennessee can access scholarship support through the WiTT Endowment Scholarship Fund. Grants from Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee help women with at least a 3.0 GPA in its 40-county service area who are enrolled or planning to enroll in four-year, technology-related college programs.
Education - Higher Education
Women & Girl Services
Academic Scholarship Programs
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