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Boyd Foundation Grants for Morgan County Nonprofits

The Boyd Foundation
Private
Anderson County, Tennessee, Blount County, Tennessee +8 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit organizations in Morgan County, Tennessee working in education, arts and preservation, animal welfare, or mental health may be eligible for funding to strengthen community programs. The Boyd Foundation supports initiatives across Tennessee, with a focus on the greater Knoxville area, that catalyze change and promote long-term community sustainability.
Art Conservation Education Animal Welfare - General +1 more

Community Development Grants for Nonprofits from Ferguson

Ferguson
Corporate
Abbeville County, South Carolina, Accomack County, Virginia +722 more
Unspecified amount
501(c)(3) nonprofits working on affordable housing, community revitalization, skilled trades, or clean water and sanitation in Morgan County, Tennessee can apply for Ferguson’s Ferguson Cares Grant. Eligible organizations must be within Ferguson’s geographic footprint and based in the U.S., supporting local economic wellbeing and quality of life.
Equitable & Affordable Housing Community Development & Revitalization Sanitation & Clean Drinking Water +2 more

Self-Sustainability Granting

Womens Fund of East Tenenssee
Private
Anderson County, Tennessee, Blount County, Tennessee +23 more
Unspecified amount
The Self-Sustainability Granting offered by the Women’s Fund of East Tennessee aims to empower low-income women and girls by providing one-time grants to agencies that support their journey towards independence. This initiative focuses on addressing urgent needs and expanding services, ensuring a lasting impact in the community. By aligning with the fund's mission, these grants foster resilience and promote sustainable futures for families in East Tennessee.
Women & Girl Services

Tennessee Arts Commission Grants for Morgan County

Tennessee Arts Commission
State/Local Government
Bedford County, Tennessee, Benton County, Tennessee +80 more
Up to US $25,000
Rural Tennessee hospitals and 501(c)(3) or local government organizations partnering with them can receive up to US $25,000 to create arts-based health and wellness programs in Morgan County and other rural counties. Focused on arts and rural health, the Tennessee Arts Commission funds projects like murals, meditation gardens, exhibitions, and artist-led classes in hospital settings.
Art & Culture Arts / Culture Access & Participation Rural Development +1 more

Morgan 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 rural Morgan County, Tennessee can seek funding to build, renovate, or expand arts and cultural facilities through the Tennessee Arts Commission’s Rural Arts Facilities Fund, with awards up to US $200,000. Eligible projects include design plans, technology and equipment upgrades, stage improvements, and accessibility-related capital improvements.
Art & Culture Rural Development Public / Community Art +1 more

Harry W. and Carolyn W. Galbraith Memorial Fund Grant

East Tennessee Foundation
Private
Anderson County, Tennessee, Blount County, Tennessee +23 more
US $3,000 - US $5,000
The Harry W. and Carolyn W. Galbraith Memorial Fund Grant supports animal care organizations focusing on spaying and neutering programs for cats and dogs. Established in 2014, it awards grants ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 for one-year terms beginning August 2024. Eligible organizations must be located within the Foundation's service area and provide services primarily to low-income pet owners. Funds may also cover rabies vaccinations, enhancing overall animal welfare in the community.
Animal Welfare - Domestic Animals & Pets

Morgan County Storytelling Funding via Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation

Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +255 more
US $5,000
Black Appalachian oral storytellers connected to Morgan County, Tennessee can receive US $5,000 to honor and sustain Black storytelling traditions and community heritage. Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s CALT Black Appalachian Storytellers Fellowship supports culture bearers who reflect family or community story-sharing and are recognized for preserving Black American culture and heritage.
Black American Culture & Heritage

Economic Justice Grants for Nonprofits from Babcock Foundation

Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation
Private
Anderson County, Tennessee, Arkansas +76 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit organizations working to move people and places out of poverty and advance social and economic justice in Morgan County, Tennessee can apply for Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation support. Eligible groups should serve low-wealth communities in the South, build power for racial equity, and pursue long-term, systems-change strategies rather than direct services.
Poverty Alleviation & Services Civic Engagement & Education Economic Services & Development +1 more

Youth Endowment Fund Grant

East Tennessee Foundation
Private
Anderson County, Tennessee, Blount County, Tennessee +23 more
Up to US $20,000
The Youth Endowment Fund Grant, managed by the East Tennessee Foundation, supports innovative solutions to challenges faced by youth within a 25-county service area. Grants of up to $20,000 are available for projects focusing on early childhood education, health drivers, and the prevention of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Eligible organizations must demonstrate a commitment to serving youth and adhere to non-discrimination policies. This initiative aims to foster stronger, healthier communities through impactful youth programming.
Youth Services Early Childhood Development Parenting Counseling & Education +10 more

Economic Development Fund for East Tennessee Grant Program

East Tennessee Foundation
Private
Anderson County, Tennessee, Blount County, Tennessee +23 more
US $5,000 - US $6,500
The Economic Development Fund for East Tennessee Grant Program, established in 1991, aims to support charitable and economic initiatives that foster regional economic growth. Organizations eligible for funding must operate within East Tennessee's 25-county service area and provide necessary documentation, including nonprofit status. Grants, ranging from $5,000 to $6,500, will be awarded for one-year terms starting August 1, 2024, with applications opening in August 2024.
Economic Services & Development

Tennessee Appalachian Regional Commission Funding (TN)

Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development
State/Local Government
Anderson County, Tennessee, Bledsoe County, Tennessee +50 more
Up to US $1,000,000
The Tennessee Appalachian Regional Commission Funding supports economic development projects in middle and east Tennessee. Grants can reach up to $1,000,000 for construction and $500,000 for non-construction projects. Priorities include water and wastewater services to industries, basic services in rural areas, and unique community opportunities. This funding aims to enhance the quality of life and foster self-sustaining development in the Appalachian region.
Sanitation & Clean Drinking Water Water Resource Management Economic Services & Development +9 more

Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative

Appalachian Regional Commission
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +428 more
Up to US $2,500,000
The Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative aims to revitalize communities impacted by coal industry transitions. This initiative provides funding for projects that diversify local economies, enhance job training, and create new employment opportunities. By fostering collaboration among various stakeholders, the POWER Initiative supports strategic investments that align with regional economic development plans, ensuring a more resilient future for coal-affected areas.
Economic Services & Development Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Job Creation +1 more

Scholarship Internship Funding from Community Foundation

Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Private
Anderson County, Tennessee, Bledsoe County, Tennessee +30 more
Unspecified amount
Students from East Tennessee seeking an internship in the Tennessee State Legislature can receive scholarship support for higher education costs. Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee provides academic scholarship funding, and eligible applicants from Morgan County, Tennessee are included among the qualifying East Tennessee counties for this opportunity.
Academic Scholarship Programs Education - Higher Education

Appalachian Regional Commission Support for Regional Economies

Appalachian Regional Commission
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +428 more
Up to US $10,000,000
Eligible public and nonprofit entities in Morgan County, Tennessee can apply for Appalachian Regional Commission’s ARISE grants, awarding up to US $10,000,000 for multi-state planning or implementation projects that strengthen regional economies. Organizations working on economic development, workforce readiness, community revitalization, or tourism across Appalachia may benefit.
Community Development & Revitalization Economic Services & Development Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness +1 more

Morgan County Infrastructure Funding via Appalachian Regional Commission

Appalachian Regional Commission
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +421 more
Unspecified amount
State and local agencies, local governing boards, nonprofits, tribes, and higher education institutions in Morgan County, Tennessee can seek funding for critical infrastructure and workforce or business development projects. With a mission to strengthen Appalachia’s economy, Appalachian Regional Commission provides Appalachian communities with support for water and wastewater systems, transportation, broadband, entrepreneurship, worker training, and leadership development.
Economic Services & Development Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Entrepreneurship +3 more

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Habitat Grants in Morgan County

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Allen County, Kentucky +113 more
US $250,000 - US $750,000
Focused on habitat and freshwater conservation, eligible organizations in Morgan County, Tennessee can seek National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funding to restore forests, grasslands, and aquatic systems. Grants of US $250,000 - US $750,000 support conservation practices on working lands that enhance wildlife habitat, improve soil and water health, and increase carbon sequestration across the Cumberland Plateau region.
Forestry Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration Freshwater Conservation +3 more

Morgan County Capacity Building Funding via East Tennessee Foundation

East Tennessee Foundation
Private
Anderson County, Tennessee, Blount County, Tennessee +23 more
Up to US $25,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, government units, and educational institutions supporting community services can seek up to US $25,000 for collaborative capacity-building projects in Morgan County, Tennessee. Focused on organizational effectiveness and sustainability, East Tennessee Foundation supports efforts like strengthening operations, data systems, leadership, and financial planning that benefit communities in its 25-county East Tennessee service area.
Community Services Basic Human Needs Education - Preschool / Early Learning +5 more

CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund

East Tennessee Foundation
Private
Anderson County, Tennessee, Blount County, Tennessee +18 more
Up to US $12,500
The CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund, established by Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC, supports local communities in Oak Ridge, TN and Amarillo, TX. Since its inception in 2015, it has awarded over 205 grants to more than 120 nonprofits. With grants ranging from $2,000 to $15,000 for one-year terms, organizations are encouraged to address funding priorities such as mental health support and early learning. The fund reflects a commitment to enhancing community welfare through strategic resource allocation.
Basic Human Needs Youth Services Family Services +5 more

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
Morgan County, Tennessee 501(c)(3) arts organizations in rural areas can access operating support funding through the Tennessee Arts Commission’s Small Rural Partnership Support program. Eligible groups must be chartered in a designated rural county, have a $30,000+ annual budget, a recent funding history with the Commission, and may request up to US $25,000 with a 1:1 cash match.
Art & Culture Rural Development

Tennessee Arts Commission Grants for Morgan County Arts

Tennessee Arts Commission
State/Local Government
Benton County, Tennessee, Bledsoe County, Tennessee +48 more
US $1,000 - US $5,000
Nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Morgan County using arts and cultural activities to benefit their community can seek project support through this program. Tennessee Arts Commission supports arts projects in underserved rural Tennessee counties, offering US $1,000 - US $5,000 to build capacity, develop local leadership, and encourage broader participation in state arts funding.
Arts / Culture Access & Participation Art & Culture Art Education

Tennessee Arts Commission Rural Arts Grants in Morgan County

Tennessee Arts Commission
State/Local Government
Bedford County, Tennessee, Benton County, Tennessee +74 more
US $1,000 - US $25,000
Grants from Tennessee Arts Commission help Morgan County, Tennessee arts and culture nonprofits and local government entities fund rural arts projects and activities across all disciplines. 501(c)(3) organizations chartered and headquartered in Tennessee can request US $1,000 - US $25,000 for performances, festivals, exhibitions, workshops, residencies, public art, accessibility improvements, and other community-engagement arts initiatives in rural counties.
Arts / Culture Access & Participation Rural Development Public / Community Art +10 more

Appalachian Community Fund Grants for Morgan County

Appalachian Community Fund
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Alleghany County, Virginia +138 more
Unspecified amount
Grassroots 501(c)(3) organizations in Morgan County, Tennessee working on social, economic, racial, or environmental justice can seek technical assistance funding to build organizational capacity and skills. Focused on social justice, Appalachian Community Fund invites Central Appalachian groups to strengthen leadership, fundraising, planning, and community organizing through targeted training and support.
Social Justice / Human Rights

South Arts Support for Folk Arts Infrastructure

South Arts, Inc.
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Alexander County, North Carolina +133 more
US $30,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Morgan County, Tennessee that preserve or promote Central Appalachian folk and traditional arts can apply for South Arts’ In These Mountains Infrastructure Grants, with awards of US $30,000 for non-programming needs. Funding can cover professional development, planning, minor equipment or software, travel, marketing, and other operational infrastructure.
Art & Culture Folk Art / Traditional Art Music

East Tennessee Foundation Arts Grants in Morgan County

East Tennessee Foundation
Private
Anderson County, Tennessee, Blount County, Tennessee +23 more
US $5,000 - US $15,000
Nonprofit arts organizations and other 501(c)(3) entities with arts programming in Morgan County, Tennessee can seek two-year funding to sustain cultural traditions and encourage diverse artistic expression. Focused on arts and culture, East Tennessee Foundation prioritizes grassroots groups, public art, outreach to underserved residents, and projects celebrating historically underrepresented communities, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $15,000.
Art & Culture

Appalachian Community Fund Support for LGBTQ Organizing

Appalachian Community Fund
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Alleghany County, Virginia +138 more
Up to US $2,000
Nonprofit, community-led LGBTQ organizations building capacity and institutional resources in Morgan County, Tennessee and Central Appalachia can apply for grants up to US $2,000 to support grassroots organizing and organizational development. With a mission to fund grassroots social change, Appalachian Community Fund prioritizes new and emerging efforts, especially those led by or serving LGBTQ youth and advancing justice.
LGBTQIA+ Services Sexuality & LGBTQIA+ Rights

Educational Foundation of America Grants for Reproductive Health

Educational Foundation of America
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +372 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities, academic institutions, and government entities working on reproductive health and rights can seek funding to expand access to abortion and contraception, including in Morgan County, Tennessee. The Educational Foundation of America supports litigation, direct provider support, abortion funds, and communications and advocacy efforts, with a particular emphasis on Appalachian communities.
Reproductive Health Reproductive Rights

Delaney L. Wykle Nursing Scholarship

Beckley Area Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
The Delaney L. Wykle Nursing Scholarship, managed by the Beckley Area Foundation, aims to support nursing students from Raleigh and Summers counties in West Virginia. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, possess a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be enrolled in an accredited four-year nursing program. This scholarship helps empower students to achieve their educational goals while enhancing community health services in Southern West Virginia.
Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs +2 more

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Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in Tennessee

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Tennessee?

Grants are most commonly $122,522.

$122,522

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Morgan County Grants for Nonprofits year over year?

In 2024, funders in Tennessee awarded a total of 44,541 grants.

2022 39,759

2023 39,873

2024 44,541

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Morgan County Grants for Nonprofits given out in Tennessee, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Human Services, and Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations.

1. Education

2. Human Services

3. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Morgan County Grants for Nonprofits changing over time?

Funding has increased by 25.17%.

2022 $3,809,568,961

2023 $4,350,973,827
14.21%

2024 $5,446,107,598
25.17%

Tennessee Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Shelby County, Davidson County, and Knox County receive the most funding.

County Total Grant Funding in 2024
Shelby County $2,664,074,547
Davidson County $1,298,691,246
Knox County $294,292,803
Hamilton County $283,062,013
Henderson County $215,691,648

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