State Grants

State Grants

Tennessee State grants for nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses & municipalities: 

Tennessee State grants, government funding, In-kind grants, and service contracts may be available to support or supplement your organization's education, social welfare, science, and other proposed programs.
Number of Grants: 18

Grants to Tennessee Local Government Agencies for Projects that Enhance Transportation Infrast...

Deadline: 10/03/25

Grants to Tennessee local government agencies for the development and improvement of local transportation infrastructure. Applicants must conduct a public hearing prior to applying. Funding is intended to create safe facilities and trails for non-vehicle traffic, to co...

GrantWatch ID#: 174100

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Disposal of Automotive Fluids

Deadline: 06/30/25

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve methods and practices for the disposal of used oil and other automotive fluids. Funding is intended to develop infrastructure and to support equipment replacements and upgrades. The goal of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174029

Grants to Tennessee Counties to Improve Recycling and Waste Management

Deadline: 06/30/25

Grants to Tennessee counties for projects and activities that help to improve recycling and waste management. Funding may be used to establish or upgrade convenience centers throughout the state. Eligible expenses include capital projects, operating manuals, and educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 182235

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Waste Reduction and Recycling Programs

Deadline: 10/15/25 Conference Date: 07/10/25

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit recycling organizations and local agencies for waste reduction and recycling projects. Funding is intended to support the purchase or acquisition of equipment necessary for the recycling process, including collection, processing, operation...

GrantWatch ID#: 174030

Grants to Tennessee Municipalities and Counties to Establish or Improve Sites that Collect Haz...

Deadline: 10/15/25 Conference Date: 07/10/25

Grants to Tennessee municipalities and counties to establish or improve sites that collect hazardous waste. Funding is intended to support temporary and permanent storage buildings and facilities for the collection of household hazardous waste. Eligible projects includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204612

Rebates to Tennessee Counties and Municipalities for Expenses Associated with Recycling

Deadline: 10/15/25 Conference Date: 07/10/25

Rebates to Tennessee eligible counties and municipalities for expenses associated with recycling. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities, including but not limited to establishing new collection sites, starting new programs, and developing educationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 205906

Grants to Tennessee Organizations to Preserve and Restore Historic Properties

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants to Tennessee organizations to preserve and restore historic properties. Funding is intended to support projects that include, but are not limited to, historic district design guidelines, archaeological and architectural surveys, building restoration, and educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 176968

Grants to USA Institutions and Organizations for Scientific Research Studies

Deadline: 09/30/25

Grants to USA research institutions and organizations for scientific studies related to the environment, physics, computing, and energy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that yields ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202899

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Projects to Preserve Historically Significant Sites Through...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for projects to preserve historically significant sites throughout the state. The purpose of the program is to acquire and protect heritage sites connected to the Civil War and the Underground Railroad. Eligible sites are pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 205300

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Enhance Arts Programming in Dis...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and IHEs in eligible counties to enhance arts programming in disadvantaged communities. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an application....

GrantWatch ID#: 165824

Grants to USA Law Enforcement Agencies to Increase Capacity to Address Illicit Drug Distributi...

Deadline: 06/25/25

Grants to USA and territories state law enforcement agencies to increase capacity to address the distribution and abuse of illicit substances. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for law enforcement...

GrantWatch ID#: 155699

Grants to Tennessee Agencies to Establish Local Centers to Aid Victims of Violence and Human T...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee local government agencies for the development of family assistance facilities to aid victims of violence and human trafficking in communities throughout the state. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 185195

Cost-Share Program for Tennessee Farmers to Improve Farm Operations

Deadline: 10/07/25

Cost-share program to reimburse Tennessee farm operators for activities that benefit farms and communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to make long-term investments in communities and farms. Participating farm operators can use these funds to improve oper...

GrantWatch ID#: 175953

Grants to Tennessee IHEs, Producers, and Nonprofits to Enhance Local Specialty Crops

Deadline: 06/02/25

Grants to Tennessee institutions of higher education, cooperatives, producers, and nonprofit organizations for projects that enhance local agricultural crops. Funding is intended for innovative projects that impact growers and producers and have a lasting effect on loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 180592

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, and Agricultural Businesses for Projects that Promot...

Deadline: 07/10/25

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, local governments, and food, forestry, and agricultural businesses for new or expanded projects that benefit other producers or forest landowners. Priority will be given to businesses in at-risk counties, counties adjoining ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184303

Grants to Tennessee Agencies for Industrial Development Projects in Rural Areas

Deadline: 09/18/25 Conference Date: 07/29/25 LOI Date: 08/21/25

Grants to Tennessee government agencies, including counties, cities, and Industrial Development Boards, for construction and property-related activities that develop rural areas. All applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 176788

In-Kind Grants of Equipment to Tennessee Volunteer Fire Departments in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/31/25

In-kind grants of equipment and tools valued at $3,000 to Tennessee volunteer fire departments in eligible regions. This grant program is intended to assist fire departments that serve small communities by supplementing their departments' wildland firefighting capacity...

GrantWatch ID#: 180593

Grants to Tennessee Educational Institutions, Local Governments, Organizations, Individuals, a...

Deadline: 11/21/25

Grants to Tennessee educational institutions, local governments, organizations, individuals, and museums for projects and programs to preserve important historic sites. The purpose of the program is to support the preservation of war and military-related sites througho...

GrantWatch ID#: 205301