Tennessee Community Programs Funding via US Bancorp 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 US Bancorp Foundation’s Community Possible program. Organizations serving children and families, including those addressing child welfare needs within these focus areas, may be eligible, with priority for groups led by people of color in designated U.S. Bank communities.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Child Welfare Grants in Tennessee
Child welfare and human services nonprofits in Tennessee can seek program funding for children, education, and health and human services initiatives. Grants from Costco Foundation help 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and families, with decisions based on demonstrated community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and a diversified funding base. Monetary requests only are considered.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in Tennessee
Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services or social problem–solving programs can seek funding to develop or expand their work. Focused on new approaches to societal issues, the Creag Foundation invites eligible organizations to submit a letter of inquiry for invitation-only grant consideration, which may include child welfare–related initiatives.
Creag Foundation
Youth Welfare Funding for Nonprofits from DanPaul Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children’s health, education, development, and welfare in Tennessee can apply for DanPaul Foundation grants, with awards up to US $15,000. Programs in child welfare, abuse prevention, homelessness, poverty, refugee enrichment, and related youth services may be supported, including workshops, scholarships, and environmental education for young people.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Child Welfare Innovation
Early-stage nonprofit and impact-first social enterprises working on scalable child welfare and family well-being solutions in Tennessee and beyond can access funding through Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, with awards up to US $300,000. Grants support post-pilot, high-growth models addressing urgent social or environmental problems for underserved communities, including children and families.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology to tackle education, crisis response, economic empowerment, or climate resilience can seek Global Impact Cash Grants supporting innovative programs serving mostly economically underserved communities, including in Tennessee. Cisco Systems Foundation welcomes year-round LOIs for early-stage, tech-enabled solutions that improve reach and efficiency of services with strong child- and family-focused components.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Education Grants from State Farm
Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational institutions, government programs, and volunteer fire companies working on safety, education, or community development can access funding through State Farm Companies Foundation. Grants support auto and home safety, disaster preparedness and recovery, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, food insecurity, and K–12 and higher education, which may benefit child welfare and family stability efforts.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Hearst Foundation Arts Education Grants in Tennessee
Tennessee child- and youth-serving cultural nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million can access funding through William Randolph Hearst Foundation for arts and science programming, capital projects, and limited general or endowment support. U.S.-based museums, theaters, symphonies, arts schools, and similar institutions prioritizing arts education, STEAM, or artist development may be eligible for awards of more than US $100,000.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Tennessee Community Health Funding via Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or community services in Tennessee can access funding through Labcorp Charitable Foundation to support equitable care and education. Grants may benefit child welfare programs that offer healthcare, food assistance, or STEM and healthy-lifestyle initiatives for children and families. The foundation supports U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Child Welfare Grants
Organizations working on education, child health, and family economic stability for urban low-income children can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants of more than US $50,000 to support or scale projects. Tennessee child welfare and family service organizations may be eligible if projects are based in the U.S. and meet these focus and impact criteria.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Early Childhood and Community Grants from PNC Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee communities where PNC has a significant presence can receive PNC Foundation funding for early childhood education and community economic development programs. Support may include early learning, family engagement, job training, affordable housing, and community services that benefit low- and moderate-income children and families, including child welfare initiatives.
PNC Foundation
Child Welfare Funding for Charities from Roche
Accredited charities in Tennessee working on child welfare, youth services, or children’s health can seek philanthropic support for innovative, sustainable projects. Focused on humanitarian and social development, science and education, community and environment, and arts and culture, Roche invites high-quality initiatives that may engage its expertise, logistics, and employees in local programs.
La Roche, Inc.
Child Welfare Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations working on child welfare, health, and social services in Tennessee and other eligible countries can seek support for programs serving marginalized children and families. Semnani Family Foundation provides funding for child welfare services, pediatric health, child disability support, literacy, and related humanitarian initiatives worldwide.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Tennessee Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs in Tennessee that benefit children and families may be eligible for this funding, which must be used in the U.S. With a mission to strengthen community well-being, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides support to soundly managed organizations with broad, meaningful impact.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee can seek sponsorship support for community programs that advance economic mobility and social progress. Bank of America Foundation supports efforts such as basic needs, workforce development, community development, arts and culture, environment, and diversity and inclusion, which may benefit child welfare and family stability initiatives.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Tennessee Human Services Funding via Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those providing child and family services in Tennessee, can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 for focused interventions and humanitarian relief. With a mission to foster self-reliance, Gupta Family Foundation supports smaller organizations operating in the U.S. and select countries that meet its revenue and leadership criteria.
Gupta Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding for Nonprofits from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Child- and family-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Tennessee working in preservation, education, or wellness may be eligible for the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant, which offers more than US $50,000 to share their impact. Funding supports professional storytelling projects that highlight real-world outcomes for programs such as mental health, education, outdoor access, or community heritage.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Tennessee Child and Family Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Tennessee child and family service nonprofits can access funding through Robinson Foundation to support children and families, youth services, poverty relief, and related programs. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) charities active for over three years, seeking single-year program support and serving communities in the Southern region, including Tennessee; capital projects are not funded.
Robinson Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Support for Community Services
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, peacebuilding, or environmental initiatives can seek project support that may benefit child welfare efforts in Tennessee. Focused on broad social and environmental impact, the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation invites eligible charities to propose programs that respect all life, people, and the environment.
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 support to advance education, entrepreneurship, environmental initiatives, and community enrichment. Eligible applicants must be within 30 miles of a Georgia-Pacific manufacturing community and serve the surrounding area, which may include child welfare-related programming.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Youth and Family Support Grants from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting children and vulnerable families through basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety may be eligible for funding in Tennessee and other areas near TJX locations. The TJX Foundation requires alignment with its community mission and a site within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Tennessee Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Tennessee seeking support for environmental, human services, or related community programs can apply for unrestricted grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. With a mission to back environmental and human services work, Lawrence Foundation provides program or operating support that may benefit child- and family-serving initiatives.
Lawrence Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Support for Community Vitality
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Focused on community development and basic needs, Ameriprise Financial invites U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply for grants supporting hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and community vitality initiatives. Tennessee child- and family-serving organizations that fit these focus areas and can demonstrate Ameriprise volunteer engagement may be eligible.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Grants for Tennessee Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee can seek funding for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental projects that benefit children and families. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help child welfare and related organizations with one-year project support, with typical awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $25,000.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Tennessee Communities
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Child- and family-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing health, social services, or economic stability in Tennessee communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates can seek project, operating, or capital support. Grants from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation help organizations focused on childhood development, children’s advocacy, literacy, and related services for underserved and underrepresented families, including child welfare programs.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Tennessee Community Programs Funding via Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Union Pacific communities can apply for Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $30,000 for safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability projects. Child- and family-serving programs that meet these priorities and demonstrate strong DEI commitments may be competitive.
Union Pacific Foundation
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Tennessee Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Tennessee child- and youth-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek funding for programs that support underserved young people and their families, including education, housing, food security, and environmental stewardship. Tennessee child welfare organizations can access funding through Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, which offer US $30,000 - US $350,000 for impactful community initiatives.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc