134 Tennessee Community Economic Development Grants

Opportunity for USA startup businesses to participate in a business development program. The purpose of the program is to enhance readiness for the marketplace and improve business success. Focus industries include finance, healthcare, security and resiliency, climate,...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs to participate in a competition for projects to strengthen and promote growth in Israel. Funding is intended for initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to agriculture, health, ...

Grants to nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and tribes for academic training programs that prepare master's-level counselors to help people with disabilities achieve employment and career goals. The purpose of funding is to provide monetary assistance for academ...

Grants to nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and tribes for academic training programs that teach rehabilitation technology to support employment for people with disabilities. The purpose of funding is to provide monetary assistance for academic studies in areas ...

Grants to nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and tribes for academic training programs that prepare professionals to help people with mental illness find employment. The purpose of funding is to provide monetary assistance for academic studies in professions with...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, qualifying municipalities, and educational institutions in multiple states for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of safety, community building, and environme...

Grants to USA contractors in multiple states to study the performance of broadband grants in eligible areas. Funding is intended for the study of over 80 grants awarded for the construction of broadband facilities and the provision of technical assistance. Grant recipi...

Fellowships to USA entrepreneurs to foster business development. Successful applicants will receive grants, mentorship, resources, networking opportunities, and tools. Sessions are virtual. Eligible applicants are at least 18 years old, and have majority ownership of a...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for practitioner-led social change projects. Practitioners can include strategists, field builders, capacity builders, and racial equity practitioners. This funding will enable the project leaders to create or expa...

Cooperative agreements to USA IHEs and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for research projects related to housing affordability. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects that w...

Grants of up to $3,500 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that encourage healthy communities. Funding is intended for improvements and upgrades to the community based on design principles for a healthy environment. Eligible initiatives wil...

Grant to a USA women-owned business in the food and beverage sector to recognize innovation in business growth. The winning entrepreneur will receive a $40,000 grant as well as $10,000 worth of mentorship and support services. The purpose of the award program is to sup...

Prize of $10,000 to a USA individual artist or team of artists for the creation of outdoor artwork. Artists will participate in a competition to produce a vibrant wall mural. Eligible proposals for artwork should be appealing to local business owners, residents, and vi...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and initiatives to develop local communities. Areas of focus include strengthening small businesses, building career pathways, economic mobility, education, and disaster relief. Eligible applicants a...

Grants of $5,000 to USA small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, introducing innovative products, and impr...

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations to enhance the community in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Focus areas include education, arts and culture, civic pride and leadership, and vibrant spaces and co...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers' heal...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to advance diversity in the fields of entrepreneurship and investments. The goal of the grant program is to facilitate progress in diversifying entrepreneurship and empowering a more diverse group of investors through knowledge and...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support healthy farms and communities. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and coalitions that address access to nutritious food while investing in farmers. While preference will be given to requests for...

Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies, transportation authorities, urban planning organizations, Federal Land Management Agencies, and groups of entities to improve and protect bridges throughout the country. Applicants are advised ...

Grants to USA local, state, and Tribal governments, metropolitan planning organizations, multi-state groups of entities, and special purpose districts for large-scale bridge improvement projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, IHEs, public authorities, and metropolitan planning organizations in multiple states and locations for economic development planning activities that benefit distressed communities. Funding is intended ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support educational initiatives in communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to provide educational opportunities for underserved populations, including scholarships, matching grants, and partnerships with lo...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in a challenge to produce forecasts about world economics. Participants must create their forecasts, a framework, and an analytical appendix. The top five winners will receive a cash award as wel...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in a competition to develop research projects related to the global economy. Funding is intended for projects that generate recommendations on how to positively impact the development of modern m...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, tribes, and government agencies to strengthen low-income rural communities by providing guidance and training to eligible recipients. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks t...

Grants to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to benefit the community. Funding is intended to support both general and capital requests within a broad range of interests. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, so...

Tax credits to USA businesses to encourage business expansion and relocation to California. The purpose of this program is to support employment and economic development in the State of California. This program is open to businesses of any size that want to stay and gr...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian educati...

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents of eligible communities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Grant funding is intended to assist community members gain stability and n...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and research and academic institutions for projects that support the organic farming industry. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended for advocacy, education, and researc...

Opportunity for Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee individuals in eligible locations to participate in an executive leadership training program. The program offers business and community leaders an opportunity to netw...

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support of software and related services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations that work to address social problems in local disadvantaged communities. By providing funding and technology solutions, these organiza...

Grants to federally recognized USA tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and schools to expand the use of solar energy in tribal communities. All applicants will need to secure a tribal resolution or a letter of support from their tribal council or board of dire...

Grants to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government research institutions, and hospitals for collaborative research on economics and decision sciences. Funding is intended to support studies related to the institutions and processes of the American econo...

Grants to USA IHEs for research projects on the US economy. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for conferences; research at undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral levels;...

In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to build coalitions that will improve banking access. Applicants will have the opportunity to participate in a learning cohort and will receive technical assistance to build a successful coalition. ...

Awards and grants to USA organizations to recognize extraordinary efforts to improve the lives of vulnerable children. Funding is intended to support programs that address the most urgent issues currently faced by youth and children. Eligible applicants have been opera...

Grants to Illinois, Michigan, and Tennessee nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives in the following focus areas: strong families, financial well-being, and economic opportunities. Eli...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended primarily for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutio...

Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local quality of ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and public agencies in multiple states to enhance community life. Applicants should keep in mind that required registration may take several days. Funding is intended for projects and programs that addres...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or more ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit individuals and communities. Funding is intended to support activities in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to medical research, arts and culture, youth, environment, and recreation. ...

Grants to USA non-Federal public and private nonprofit universities, colleges, and research institutions to develop an aquaculture institute. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to six weeks. This institute is to play an integral part in enco...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects addressing financial education. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that enhance the teaching of economics and personal finance in a variety of venues that include, but are not limited to, schools, col...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to improve the health and well-being of local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address a range of community health concerns, including but not limited to health equity, prevention, continuum ...

Grants to Tennessee nonprofits, for-profits, institutions of higher education, power companies, and government entities for projects to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure throughout the state. Funding is intended for the development of fast-charging statio...

Grants to USA organizations in multiple states and locations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life of local residents in areas served by the funding source. Eligible organizations are located in specified commun...

Grants to Tennessee government entities to promote brownfield redevelopment. Funding is intended for the identification, assessment, planning, or remediation of brownfield sites. Grants may also cover reasonable administrative expenses. Applicants must demonstrate how ...