Appalachian Community Fund Support for Social Justice
Grassroots, community-led 501(c)(3) organizations needing technical assistance to strengthen social justice work in Tennessee and Central Appalachia can apply for capacity-building support, including training and consulting. Focused on systemic social, economic, racial, and environmental justice, Appalachian Community Fund invites groups to enhance skills in leadership, fundraising, planning, financial management, and community organizing, which may benefit environmental initiatives.
Appalachian Community Fund
Tennessee Community Development Funding via US Bancorp Foundation
Tennessee nonprofits working on economic advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can access funding through US Bancorp Foundation to support programs that address racial and economic inequities. 501(c)(3) organizations based in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple pillars of work, home, and play, may be prioritized.
US Bancorp Foundation
Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in Tennessee
Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative approaches to human services and social issues can seek support to develop or expand their programs. Focused on new solutions to existing or overlooked problems, the Creag Foundation invites organizations, including those addressing environmental challenges, to submit a letter of inquiry for potential invitation-only funding.
Creag Foundation
Youth and Environment Grants for Nonprofits from DanPaul Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Tennessee working on youth-focused environmental or basic needs programs can apply for DanPaul Foundation grants, with awards up to US $15,000. Funding supports projects that advance children’s health, education, development, and welfare, including clean air and water, homelessness, poverty, and refugee enrichment initiatives that engage and benefit young people.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Safety and Community Grants for Nonprofits 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, including disaster preparedness, housing, and financial literacy. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation may benefit environmental initiatives that intersect with community safety, neighborhood revitalization, or sustainable housing and transportation.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in Tennessee
Tennessee cultural nonprofits offering arts, science, or STEAM programs can access funding through the William Randolph Hearst Foundation for program, capital, and limited general or endowment support, with typical grants more than US $100,000. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with audited expenses over $2 million, strong impact, and sustainability may be competitive, including those with environmental STEAM education components.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Tennessee Community Health Funding via Labcorp
Tennessee nonprofits and other eligible charitable organizations can receive support for health, education, and community initiatives, including food pantries, STEM programs, and preventative healthcare. Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with grants that may benefit environmental or sustainability projects connected to community health, access to care, or related services.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Small Grants Boost Appalachian LGBTQ Organizing
Grassroots, community-led groups advancing LGBTQ justice in Appalachian Tennessee counties can apply for up to $2,000 from the Appalachian Community Fund. Grants prioritize emerging efforts, capacity building, and leadership development, especially among LGBTQ youth, to strengthen long-term organizing, institutional resilience, and regional social change infrastructure.
Appalachian Community Fund
Community Development Grants for Nonprofits from PNC Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting early childhood education or community economic development can receive funding for programs serving low- and moderate-income children, families, and neighborhoods in Tennessee communities where PNC operates. PNC Foundation provides grants for early learning, affordable housing, small business support, arts and culture, and revitalization efforts that may include environmental components.
PNC Foundation
Health and Human Services Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services can seek support for programs serving marginalized communities worldwide, including Tennessee. Semnani Family Foundation provides Tennessee environment-focused groups with funding when their work intersects with health, disaster relief, or social services for vulnerable populations, especially in areas such as healthcare access, child welfare, and humanitarian aid.
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 benefit the general welfare. U.S.-based nonprofits, including those with environmental initiatives fitting these priorities, may be eligible if all funded activities occur within the country.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Grassroots Justice Funding from Southern Partners Fund
Tennessee rural grassroots community groups using organizing strategies for social, economic, or environmental justice can access funding through Southern Partners Fund for projects in its 12-state Southern region. Grants up to US $3,500 support community organizing, capacity-building technical assistance, and travel for conferences or civic engagement, including work on education reform, immigration rights, and voter engagement.
Southern Partners Fund
Bank of America Support for Environmental Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Tennessee working on environmental initiatives, basic needs, housing, workforce development, or community development may be eligible for sponsorship support. Bank of America Charitable Foundation supports projects that strengthen low- and moderate-income communities, so Tennessee environmental projects that also address community health and vitality can submit sponsorship proposals.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Archival Preservation Grants for Tennessee Organizations via Tennessee State Library and Archives
Full proposal due Aug 14, 2026
Government entities and not-for-profit organizations in Tennessee holding permanent, historically valuable archival collections can receive up to US $5,000 to improve preservation and access to records, including environmental materials. Tennessee State Library and Archives supports technology, training, contracted services, archivist staffing, and archival supplies that may benefit environmental history and records projects.
Tennessee State Library and Archives
Environmental and Equity Grants for Nonprofits from Dow Company Foundation
Applications due Sep 5, 2026
Nonprofit and charitable organizations in Tennessee counties such as Knox and Montgomery can apply for Dow Promise grants to support social, economic, or environmental initiatives benefiting Black youth and adults. Grants from Dow Company Foundation provide up to US $10,000 for community-identified projects, which may include local environmental programs advancing equitable opportunities.
Dow Company Foundation
Storytelling Funding for Nonprofits from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Environmental and conservation-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations in Tennessee can seek the Storytelling Grant to share the impact of their work. Focused on preservation, education, and wellness, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports projects like wildlife conservation, historic preservation, waste reduction, outdoor access, and mental health through compelling storytelling initiatives.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Youth and Conservation Grants for Nonprofits from Tucker Foundation
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Tennessee and Wyoming 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in youth education, land conservation, arts education, or community-wide human services can apply for support from the Tucker Foundation. Tennessee environmental organizations may be eligible for land acquisition, conservation easements, or related operating support within the foundation’s designated counties.
The Tucker Foundation
Insperity Community Services Grants in Tennessee
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations offering community services in Tennessee counties where Insperity employees live and work can seek philanthropic grants or event sponsorships to support their service and fundraising goals. With a mission to strengthen communities, Insperity provides eligible charities with financial, volunteer, or in-kind support when they meet its engagement and location criteria.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Support for Environmental Projects
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on environmental or community service projects, including those in Tennessee, may be eligible for support from the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. Focused on respecting life, people, and the environment, this grant could help advance conservation, environmental education, or peacebuilding-related initiatives.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Tennessee Community and Environment Funding via Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities in Tennessee can apply for Georgia-Pacific Foundation’s grants to support education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects. Organizations must be within 30 miles of a Georgia-Pacific manufacturing community and serve those communities, so Tennessee environmental initiatives near GP facilities may be competitive.
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 grants for basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. Tennessee groups working on environmental projects that also support vulnerable families or at-risk youth may be eligible if they meet these criteria.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for Tennessee Environmental Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides Tennessee environmental nonprofits with US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support conservation, wildlife protection, and other community-based programs. IRS-qualified U.S. organizations, including those running environmental projects alongside education, arts, health, or social services, may be eligible to apply during the foundation’s spring or fall award rounds.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Support for Community Vitality
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Focused on basic needs and community vitality, this program invites U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits to seek funding for hunger relief, housing, workforce readiness, financial literacy, and cultural enrichment initiatives. Tennessee environmental groups with qualifying community development or neighborhood revitalization projects, especially those engaging Ameriprise volunteers, may be eligible to apply.
Ameriprise Financial
The Nature Conservancy Land Protection Grants in Tennessee
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
Nonprofit conservation and community organizations, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and agencies in Tennessee can access funding through The Nature Conservancy’s Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program, awarding up to US $100,000 for fee and easement land acquisition. Eligible projects protect resilient, connected Appalachian habitats while delivering meaningful community benefits and climate resilience outcomes.
The Nature Conservancy
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Tennessee Communities
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving quality of life in Tennessee communities can seek project, operating, or capital support for economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief. Grants from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation help U.S. community-focused charities, including those whose work may intersect with environmental or community resilience projects.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Southern Partners Fund Support for Environmental 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 this program. Southern Partners Fund’s Hubert E. Sapp Regular Grant Cycle may benefit groups advancing environmental justice and related advocacy in rural communities.
Southern Partners Fund
Tennessee Department of Agriculture Grants for Tennessee Specialty Crops
Applications due May 15, 2027
Universities, institutions, cooperatives, producers, and community-based organizations in Tennessee can access funding to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and nursery crops. Tennessee Department of Agriculture provides Tennessee environmental and agricultural groups with support for projects that expand markets, improve sustainability, and advance research benefiting multiple specialty crop producers.
Tennessee Department of Agriculture