These foundations have a track record of funding housing 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.
Open Grant Opportunities
Live programs funding housing in Tennessee that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Open nowCloses in 5 days (Aug 18, 2026)Award: $2K – $25K
affordable housingjob trainingeconomic opportunity+6 more
Who can apply: Open to 501(c)(3) non-profit and charitable organizations serving Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, and Polk counties in East Tennessee. The foundation states it funds charitable causes within its five-county service area.
Who can apply: Organizations must operate and/or serve clients in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or Kentucky. Housing and shelter requests are accepted for eligible nonprofits.
Who can apply: Organization must operate and/or serve clients in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or Kentucky. Housing and shelter requests are considered from nonprofits serving the Southeast.
Christian ministryCitywide transformationCapacity building+10 more
Who can apply: Must be recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3); have a Gospel-centered mission; minister to an underserved population; and be located within the Memphis Metro Area. Churches, secular private schools, and Christian private schools whose student population is not primarily underserved do not qualify.
access to justicecivil legal servicesimproving the administration of justice+5 more
Who can apply: Eligible applicants must generally be exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) or agree to use funds only for charitable or educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3), and must be an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, marital status, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. The Board will not make grants for political campaigns, organizations primarily for lobbying, activities the government has an obligation to fund, or charitable activities that promote a religion or require participation in a religious activity as a condition of services. Historically, some cycles state that organizations new to the IOLTA program are not eligible or are restricted, while the 2024 process encouraged new applicants.
Who can apply: Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, school foundations, or educational organizations whose programs primarily serve residents throughout the Coachella Valley and demonstrate measurable community impact aligned primarily with one or more of the Foundation’s strategic priorities.
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