Youth Development Grants in Tennessee

89 foundations fund youth 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 youth 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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Open nowCloses in 3 days (Nov 15, 2026)

Community Impact Grants

From Usa Swimming

Competitive swimmingEquitable accessDiversity and inclusion+1 more

Who can apply: USA Swimming Year-Round member clubs may apply. Applicants must be currently registered USA Swimming year-round club members in Good Standing and intend to renew membership for the grant year.

Open nowCloses in 18 days (Nov 30, 2026)

Backyard Giving Grants

From Chs Foundation

community developmentlocal projectsyouth and families

Who can apply: Projects serving Twin Cities communities; follows CHS community giving guidelines.

Open nowCloses in 19 days (Dec 1, 2026)

KFA — Supporting the Leaders of Tomorrow (K-12 STEM Grants)

From Kuraray Foundation of America

K-12 STEM educationYouth workforce developmentEducational program support

Who can apply: U.S. tax-exempt organizations and academic institutions; priority to projects with employee volunteer involvement and serving Kuraray communities.

Open nowCloses in 22 days (Dec 4, 2026)Award: $1K – $5K

Aratani C.A.R.E. Awards

From Aratani Foundation

Japanese American and Nikkei community advancementTraditional artsSocial sciences+12 more

Who can apply: Applicants must propose projects that benefit the Japanese American community and, preferably, enhance ties between the Japanese American and UCLA communities. Nonprofit organizations and qualified individuals may apply. Projects must be completed within 12 months or less and must not have been completed before application. Complete online applications and all required documentation are required; no partial, late, physical-mail, or email applications are accepted. Awardees must acknowledge the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the George and Sakaye Aratani CARE Award as co-sponsors, and submit a final expense report, project summary, and project products by the end of the award period.

Open nowCloses Dec 31, 2026Award: $5K – $30K

Campership Grants (Grants to Camps)

From Daycroft School Foundation

Christian Science youthSummer campsCamperships+1 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status in the United States and must educate or serve young people in harmony with the teachings of Christian Science. Grants are not made to individuals. Grants generally support children and youth from nursery through grade 12.

Open nowCloses Jan 20, 2027Award: Up to $4K

Beacon Grants

From Bpoe Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558

Community developmentFood insecurityIndividuals with insufficient resources+2 more

Who can apply: Every Elks Lodge may apply. Lodges do not need to meet the GER's per-member-giving goal. Projects must be Lodge-led, ongoing and active, and funds must be spent by March 31, 2027 for the 2026-27 cycle.

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Largest Youth Development in Tennessee Foundations

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

ATLANTA, GA

Annual Giving

$120.5M

Total Assets

$95.2M

Median Grant

$52K

O230National
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Group Return)

Atlanta, GA

Annual Giving

$45.7M

Total Assets

$47.8M

Median Grant

$76K

O23National
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Annual Giving

$27M

Total Assets

$70.1M

Median Grant

$45K

O53National
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America

Tampa, FL

Annual Giving

$21M

Total Assets

$51M

Median Grant

$93K

O55National
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS IN TENNESSEE

KNOXVILLE, TN

Annual Giving

$19.6M

Total Assets

$1.8M

Median Grant

$103K

O192Local
Champions Off the Field

Austin, TX

Annual Giving

$15.6M

Total Assets

$1M

Median Grant

$1.4M

O50Regional
GOOD SPORTS INC

BRAINTREE, MA

Annual Giving

$11.2M

Total Assets

$13.8M

Median Grant

$13K

O50National
TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION

ROSEVILLE, CA

Annual Giving

$10.5M

Total Assets

$3.5M

Median Grant

$56K

O12National
SOUTH WARD ALLIANCE

NEWARK, NJ

Annual Giving

$9.6M

Total Assets

$8.6M

Median Grant

$111K

O99Local
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$8.2M

Total Assets

$307.4M

Median Grant

$40K

O420National
National 4-H Council

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$7.4M

Total Assets

$140.7M

Median Grant

$73K

O52ZNational
Nafasi Fund

Huntsville, AL

Annual Giving

$7M

Total Assets

$3.8M

Median Grant

$24K

O50Regional
GIRLS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$5M

Total Assets

$88M

Median Grant

$57K

O220National
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POLICE ATHLETIC/ACTIVITIES LEAGUE INC

CHARLOTTE, NC

Annual Giving

$3.6M

Total Assets

$3.6M

Median Grant

$21K

O032National
PGA TOUR CHARITIES INC

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL

Annual Giving

$2.9M

Total Assets

$4.5M

Median Grant

$18K

O50ZRegional
SEEDING SUCCESS

MEMPHIS, TN

Annual Giving

$2.9M

Total Assets

$18.7M

Median Grant

$700K

O50Local
GREATER NASHVILLE FUNDING

CLARKSVILLE, TN

Annual Giving

$1.5M

Total Assets

$982K

Median Grant

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O50Regional
BRISTOL BAY FOUNDATION

ANCHORAGE, AK

Annual Giving

$1.5M

Total Assets

$40.8M

Median Grant

$3K

O40ZRegional
EMPOWERING AMERICAN COMMUNITIES

CHEHALIS, WA

Annual Giving

$1.3M

Total Assets

$100

Median Grant

$22K

O19National
Outride fka The Specialized Foundation

Morgan Hill, CA

Annual Giving

$1.2M

Total Assets

$3.3M

Median Grant

$11K

O05National
Future Farmers of America

Indianapolis, IN

Annual Giving

$1.2M

Total Assets

$40.6M

Median Grant

$10K

O52ZNational
THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF METROPOLITAN BALTIMORE

BALTIMORE, MD

Annual Giving

$1.1M

Total Assets

$54M

Median Grant

$215K

O23Regional
GAMERS OUTREACH FOUNDATION INC

ANN ARBOR, MI

Annual Giving

$1M

Total Assets

$2.6M

Median Grant

$11K

O50National
BRIDGES FOUNDATION INC

MEMPHIS, TN

Annual Giving

$998K

Total Assets

$21.7M

Median Grant

$1M

O99Local
Jack and Jill of America Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

Annual Giving

$960K

Total Assets

$10.9M

Median Grant

$10K

O50ZNational

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