Best Shelby County Grants for Nonprofits in Tennessee

Discover active funding opportunities in Shelby County Grants for Nonprofits. 35,000+ grants are available for a wide range of missions and programs with additional grants in Davidson County, Knox County, and Hamilton County

8,000+

Available grants

$3252.3M

Total funding

$5K

Median grant

8,000+ grants

$3252.3M total

$5K median

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Shelby County Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

Last updated: July 6, 2026. Next update: August 2, 2026.

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 Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby 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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