Community Development Grants in Tennessee

163 foundations fund community development programs in Tennessee. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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These foundations have a track record of funding community development work in Tennessee, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.

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From Green Family Foundation Trust

Global Health and DevelopmentCommunity EmpowermentThe Arts+8 more

Who can apply: IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations located within the United States, with a specific focus on South Florida. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals. Requests should relate to one of the four funding priorities.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Sep 30, 2026)Award: Up to $1K

Men of Principle Scholarship Grants (MPS Grant Program)

From Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Group Return

Academic achievementCharacter developmentRecruitment+1 more

Who can apply: Applicants for the chapter grant must be officers of active Beta Theta Pi chapters. The chapter uses the grant to recognize eligible non-Greek male students; student recipients are not required to join Beta Theta Pi.

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Oct 1, 2026)

Hawkins Family Foundation Sponsorship Application

From Hawkins Family Foundation

HealthcareAnimal welfareEducation+7 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities or have a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3) public charity and agrees to manage the grant funds. Applicants must provide an Employer Identification Number (EIN).

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Oct 1, 2026)

Hawkins Family Foundation Grant Application

From Hawkins Family Foundation

HealthcareAnimal welfareEducation+7 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities or have a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3) public charity and agrees to manage the grant funds. Applicants must provide an Employer Identification Number (EIN). The funded work should benefit communities where the foundation operates: Chattanooga, Tennessee; Dublin/Columbus, Ohio; or the Tampa Bay area in Florida.

Open nowCloses in 13 days (Oct 10, 2026)Award: Up to $5K

Fall Grants (University-Funded / Philanthropy Internship Program Grants)

From South Cumberland Community Fund

EducationHealthCommunity and economic development+2 more

Who can apply: Area partners and nonprofit organizations serving the South Cumberland Plateau may apply. Historical Philanthropy Internship Program cycles were open to organizations that had applied for the spring SCCF grant cycle; applicants could be eligible regardless of whether they received a spring award.

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Largest Community Development in Tennessee Foundations

NCRC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$149.3M

Total Assets

$55.6M

Median Grant

$44K

S40National
NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$115.5M

Total Assets

$75.2M

Median Grant

$346K

S20National
LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$102.8M

Total Assets

$1.6B

Median Grant

$41K

S200National
COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION

OAKLAND, CA

Annual Giving

$101.2M

Total Assets

$67.5M

Median Grant

$30K

S50National
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP ALLIES INC

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Annual Giving

$79M

Total Assets

$4.5M

Median Grant

$25K

S11National
ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARTNERS INC

COLUMBIA, MD

Annual Giving

$74.4M

Total Assets

$942M

Median Grant

$45K

S200National
Brown University

Providence, RI

Annual Giving

$47M

Total Assets

$11.3B

Median Grant

$90K

S412National
The Indianapolis Foundation Inc

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Annual Giving

$45.4M

Total Assets

$475.5M

Median Grant

$30K

S20Local
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

MEMPHIS, TN

Annual Giving

$42.9M

Total Assets

$240.6M

Median Grant

$31M

S20Local
BIOINDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN ECOSYSTEM INC

EMERYVILLE, CA

Annual Giving

$42.3M

Total Assets

$37.6M

Median Grant

$112K

S40National
THE TOY FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$35.6M

Total Assets

$4M

Median Grant

$25K

S41ZNational
HISPANIC FEDERATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$28.2M

Total Assets

$122.8M

Median Grant

$20K

S50ZNational
STRADA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Annual Giving

$27.3M

Total Assets

$1.8B

Median Grant

$100K

S80National
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EXCHANGE OF INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES INC

GALESBURG, IL

Annual Giving

$25.6M

Total Assets

$127M

Median Grant

$11K

S030National
WARREN ALPERT FOUNDATION

PROVIDENCE, RI

Annual Giving

$24.3M

Total Assets

$397.3M

Median Grant

$35K

S41Regional
National Association of Realtors

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$23.2M

Total Assets

$1.1B

Median Grant

$12K

S47National
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$19M

Total Assets

$21.3M

Median Grant

$250K

S31National
NEW PROFIT INC

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$16.8M

Total Assets

$120.3M

Median Grant

$100K

S50National
CEDAR STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC

MILWAUKEE, WI

Annual Giving

$13.5M

Total Assets

$65.4M

Median Grant

$20K

S12National
POLICYLINK

OAKLAND, CA

Annual Giving

$13.4M

Total Assets

$115.9M

Median Grant

$26K

S21National
TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP

NASHVILLE, TN

Annual Giving

$13M

Total Assets

$37.8M

Median Grant

$100K

S30Local
THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND INC

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$12.5M

Total Assets

$116.1M

Median Grant

$46K

S50National
American Hospital Association

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$11.7M

Total Assets

$435.3M

Median Grant

$26K

S41National
I CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL

Annual Giving

$11.5M

Total Assets

$6.7M

Median Grant

$25K

S024National
MOVEMENT STRATEGY CENTER

OAKLAND, CA

Annual Giving

$11.1M

Total Assets

$36.4M

Median Grant

$44K

S02National

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