Tennessee Community Development Funding via US Bancorp Foundation
Tennessee nonprofits working on economic advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can access funding via US Bancorp Foundation’s Community Possible program. 501(c)(3) organizations, especially those led by people of color and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, may be eligible, including groups whose cycling or biking initiatives support workforce, housing, or community development goals.
US Bancorp Foundation
Youth Development Grants for Nonprofits from Dan Paul Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits worldwide, including those in Tennessee, can apply for Dan Paul Foundation grants supporting youth health, education, development, and welfare, with awards up to US $15,000. Organizations running programs for child advocacy, early childhood development, poverty and homelessness, refugee enrichment, or environmental education may be eligible, including youth cycling initiatives with related educational or enrichment goals.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Cycling
Grants from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation help Tennessee biking organizations and other early-stage social enterprises scale innovative programs that benefit underserved communities; awards up to US $300,000 over three years. Eligible independent nonprofits or impact-first for-profits must be post-pilot, under 10 years old, and focused on measurable, scalable social or environmental impact.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Tennessee and worldwide can seek Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Cisco Systems Foundation supports innovative, early-stage, tech-enabled solutions serving predominantly economically underserved communities, with applications accepted year-round via an initial LOI.
Cisco Systems Foundation
South Arts Grants for Tennessee Arts Organizations
With a mission to advance Southern vitality through the arts, South Arts provides Tennessee arts organizations with up to US $1,000 for professional development. Eligible small-budget, tax-exempt arts nonprofits and public agencies can fund staff or board participation in conferences, workshops, or organization-wide training that strengthens capacity and sustainability, which may benefit groups supporting cycling-related arts initiatives.
South Arts, Inc.
Community and Education Funding for Charities via Roche
Charitable organizations running humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or arts projects in countries where Roche operates, including the U.S., can apply for Roche’s corporate philanthropy support. Focused on innovative, sustainable initiatives, Roche favors projects managed by accredited charities that engage its local affiliates and employees and may include Tennessee programs fitting these priorities.
La Roche, Inc.
Health and Human Services Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services can access support from Semnani Family Foundation, which works in Tennessee as part of its U.S. focus. Funding prioritizes healthcare access, disaster relief, women and children’s health, literacy, and social services for marginalized communities, and may benefit groups whose cycling programs intersect with these needs.
Semnani Family Foundation
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, basic needs, housing, jobs, and cultural or environmental initiatives. Bank of America Foundation also considers proposals involving arts, sports, and diversity and inclusion, which may benefit groups offering cycling or biking-related community activities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Civic Participation Grants for Rural Organizations via Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Rural-focused 501(c)(3)s, community-based entities, and other eligible organizations running experimental civic participation programs in the U.S. can apply for Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors’ Trust for Civic Life Civic Experiment Grants, with awards up to US $25,000 for specific programs. Tennessee biking and cycling groups in rural communities that build inclusive, community-led civic engagement may be eligible.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc
Innovation Project Grants for Nonprofits from Impact100 Nashville
Full proposal due Aug 28, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Middle Tennessee seeking to launch innovative, self-sustaining projects to break cycles of hardship may be eligible for Impact100 Nashville’s Spark Grant Category. Grants from Impact100 Nashville help Tennessee groups addressing issues like homelessness, poverty, addiction, hunger, or trafficking, including programs that incorporate biking or active transportation components.
Impact100 Nashville
Andy Warhol Foundation Grants for Tennessee Visual Arts
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Tennessee contemporary visual artists and artist collectives can receive project-based funding for innovative, public-facing visual art projects that engage local communities and audiences. Focused on visual arts, the Andy Warhol Foundation, via Tri-Star Arts’ Current Art Fund, offers US $7,500 grants to support materials, labor, documentation, and other eligible project expenses across the state.
Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
HCA Foundation Support for Tennessee Health Programs
Full proposal due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations strengthening health and wellbeing through basic needs, primary care, education, or capacity-building programs in Middle Tennessee may be eligible for this funding. HCA Foundation supports health-focused initiatives in Tennessee, and cycling or biking programs that advance community wellness in eligible counties could qualify, with general operating, program, and select capital requests considered.
HCA Foundation
Impact100 Nashville Support for Tennessee Human Services
Full proposal due Sep 12, 2026
Middle Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits with $500,000–$5,000,000 in revenue can seek up to US $100,000 for innovative programs addressing issues like homelessness, poverty, addiction, hunger, or trafficking. Grants from Impact100 Nashville help Tennessee human and social service organizations drive sustainable, high-impact social transformation in the ten-county Nashville economic market area.
Impact100 Nashville
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 nonprofits with financial support when they engage Insperity employees, are Insperity clients, or serve communities where its employees live and work.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Support for Environmental Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Environmental and community-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Tennessee can seek funding to advance conservation, peacebuilding, and community services projects. Focused on environmental and humanitarian impact, the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation invites eligible organizations, including those with biking or outdoor-related programming, to apply for support that contributes to positive change and respect for people and the planet.
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 government entities in Tennessee communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can apply for Georgia-Pacific Foundation support for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects. Eligible cycling and biking programs that strengthen local communities and meet the foundation’s focus areas may be considered.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Tennessee Literary Projects Funding via South Arts
Applications due Dec 4, 2026
Individual writers and literary-focused organizations in Tennessee and the broader South Arts region can seek up to US $5,000 to create, publish, or share contemporary literary work, or pursue professional development. Focused on literary arts, South Arts supports poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, drama, community engagement projects, and career-building opportunities for writers.
South Arts, Inc.
Nashville Predators Foundation Grants for Tennessee Youth
Applications due Jan 9, 2027
Youth- and family-serving 501(c)(3) organizations and government agencies in Tennessee’s Nashville and Middle Tennessee area can seek funding for specific projects, durable goods, or one-time programs. Focused on biking and active lifestyles, Nashville Predators Foundation offers US $500 - US $10,000, with priority for smaller-budget charities and those interested in deeper partnership.
Nashville Predators Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Support for Community Development
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee working on basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven programs may be eligible for Ameriprise Financial support. Focused on hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and community development, Ameriprise Financial invites U.S. nonprofits with strong volunteer engagement and measurable outcomes to apply for funding aligned with these priorities.
Ameriprise Financial
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. Funding is available for matching funds and capital projects, which may benefit groups improving cycling infrastructure or access as part of broader community initiatives.
The Thompson Charitable Foundation
Tennessee Community Safety Funding via Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee, including independent volunteer emergency response groups, 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. Programs serving Union Pacific–served communities, including bike and pedestrian safety initiatives, may be especially competitive.
Union Pacific Foundation
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Community Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
Tennessee nonprofits and 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth, families, food security, or environmental stewardship can access funding through Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants from US $30,000 - US $350,000. Cycling or biking programs that advance youth development, education, healthy habits, or community beautification may be competitive.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Southern Partners Fund Support for Rural Justice
Applications due May 6, 2027
Rural, community-based 501(c)(3) organizations using grassroots organizing strategies for social, economic, or environmental justice in Tennessee and other Southeastern states can seek general or project support through the Hubert E. Sapp Regular Grant Cycle. Southern Partners Fund backs small-budget groups building local leadership and power, which may include advocacy connected to cycling, transportation, or related community issues.
Southern Partners Fund
Tennessee Housing Innovation Funding via Enterprise
Applications due May 16, 2027
Tennessee housing and community development organizations with scalable affordable housing innovations can access funding through Enterprise Community Partners for design and construction, finance, or service delivery solutions. This national competition offers US $2,000,000 grants to nonprofits, mission-oriented for-profits, quasi-governmental housing entities, and tribal housing authorities serving low- and moderate-income residents.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
Rosendin Foundation Health Grants in Tennessee
Applications due May 29, 2027
Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits with programs in emotional, occupational, or nutritional health can apply for Rosendin Foundation’s annual grants of up to US $100,000. With a mission to positively impact communities, The Rosendin Foundation provides funding to community-focused organizations working within its supported health focus areas.
The Rosendin Foundation
Tennessee Department of Transportation Support for Mobility
Applications due Jun 26, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, local governmental authorities, and public transit agencies in Tennessee can access funding to improve transportation for seniors and individuals with disabilities through the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Grants support rolling stock projects in small urban and rural areas, and public transit providers may also apply for mobility management projects that could complement local biking and cycling initiatives.
Tennessee Department of Transportation