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Grants in Tennessee

Browse 168 open grants tagged for Tennessee, plus 19,914 nationwide grants your organization can apply for. Our database includes federal, state, local, and private funding opportunities for nonprofits, small businesses, schools, and community groups.

State Grants

168

National Grants

19,914

Avg. Award

$2.2M

Total Available

20,082

Tennessee Grants by Funding Source

State

14

Tennessee state agencies

Private / Foundation

146

Foundation and corporate grants

Top Grants in Tennessee

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Tennessee STEM Innovation Grants

open

Tennessee Department of Education

STEM education initiative grants for TN to expand science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs in K-12 and postsecondary institutions.

$10K – $175K
2026-10-15
STEMscience educationtechnology education

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Tennessee Arts Commission — Grant Programs

open

Tennessee Arts Commission

Tennessee Arts Commission provides grants to support arts and cultural programming, artist fellowships, arts education, and community-based arts projects across TN.

$1K – $100K
Annual
artscultureEducation

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Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Grant NameFunderAmountDeadline
Tennessee STEM Innovation GrantsTennessee Department of Education$10K - $175KOct 15, 2026
Tennessee Arts Commission — Grant ProgramsTennessee Arts Commission$1K - $100KInvalid Date

Top Grant Categories in Tennessee

Resilience57
Education29
Public Safety21
Community Development19
Health18
Infrastructure12
Workforce Development10
Arts10
Community Development8

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Frequently Asked Questions: Tennessee Grants

How many grants are available in Tennessee?
There are currently 168 grants specifically tagged for Tennessee, plus 19,914 nationwide grants that organizations in Tennessee can also apply for.
What types of organizations can apply for Tennessee grants?
Nonprofits, small businesses, schools and school districts, universities, municipalities, tribal governments, healthcare organizations, and faith-based groups in Tennessee are all eligible for various grants. Each grant has specific eligibility requirements listed on its detail page.
How do I find grants I qualify for in Tennessee?
Use FindGrants' free discovery tool to answer a short questionnaire about your organization. The engine scores every grant against your profile and returns a ranked list of matches with fit scores and application guidance.
Are federal grants available to organizations in Tennessee?
Yes. In addition to Tennessee-specific funding, there are 19,914 federal and nationwide grants available to organizations in any state. Federal sources include Grants.gov, SAM.gov, NSF, and NIH.
What is the average grant size in Tennessee?
The average maximum award for Tennessee-tagged grants is $2.2M, with a median of $500K. Grant sizes range from under $5K for community micro-grants to over $1M for major federal programs.

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By audience served

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Specialty grant areas

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