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Tennessee Main Street Program

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-19

About This Grant

Tennessee Main Street provides resources for communities revitalizing historic downtowns through economic development and preservation.

Grant Summary

Tennessee Main Street Program is a Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development grant providing $5K to $50K for nonprofit, municipality. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

downtown revitalizationeconomic developmenthistoric preservation

Eligibility

  • Must serve communities in designated areas
  • Operating in TN
nonprofitmunicipality

Requirements

  • Check program website for current application guidelines and deadlines

How to Apply

Funding Range

$5K$50K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Tennessee Main Street Program from Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development before the deadline.
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Tennessee Main Street Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Tennessee Main Street Program?

Tennessee Main Street Program is offered by Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality. It is available in TN. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Tennessee Main Street Program provide?

Tennessee Main Street Program provides between $5K and $50K per award from Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Tennessee Main Street Program deadline?

Tennessee Main Street Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Tennessee Main Street Program?

To apply for Tennessee Main Street Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development.