Community Development Grants in Tennessee

Browse open community development grants available to organizations in Tennessee. Our database includes federal, state, and foundation funding opportunities. Answer a few questions to see which grants you qualify for.

13 open community development grants in Tennessee

13 grants worth up to $3.5M match your search

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Tennessee Arts Council General Operating Support

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Tennessee Council on the Arts

General operating support grants for arts organizations in Tennessee. Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and state appropriations.

$1K – $30K

2026-06-01

Arts & CultureCommunity Development

Tennessee Arts Council Project Grants

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Tennessee Council on the Arts

Project-based grants for arts programming, performances, exhibitions, and community engagement in Tennessee.

$1K – $30K

2026-06-01

Arts & CultureCommunity DevelopmentEducation

Memphis Community Development Block Grant

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City of Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development

CDBG funds for affordable housing, neighborhood improvements, public services, and economic development in low- and moderate-income Memphis communities.

$10K – $500K

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Community DevelopmentHousing

Tennessee ECD Community Development Block Grant

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Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD)

Tennessee's CDBG program provides grants to non-entitlement communities for housing rehabilitation, public infrastructure, community facilities, and economic development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

$50K – $750K

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Community DevelopmentHousinginfrastructure

Tennessee Arts Commission General Operating Support Grants

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Tennessee Arts Commission

The Tennessee Arts Commission provides general operating support to established arts organizations across the state, enabling sustained programming in visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, and multidisciplinary arts.

$3K – $75K

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Arts & CultureCommunity Development

Tennessee TDEC Local Parks and Recreation Fund

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Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC)

The Local Parks and Recreation Fund provides matching grants to Tennessee municipalities for the acquisition and development of public parks, greenways, and recreational facilities that enhance outdoor access for all residents.

$25K – $500K

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environmentCommunity DevelopmentHealth

Nashville Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency Grants

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MDHA Nashville

Economic development grants supporting community revitalization, affordable housing, and neighborhood improvement projects in Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County.

$10K – $250K

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Community DevelopmentHousing

Youth Athletic Foundation Grants

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Youth Athletic Foundation

Youth Athletic Foundation is an active grantmaking foundation based in Memphis, TN. Focus: community development. Contact the foundation directly for current funding opportunities.

$6K – $60K

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Community Development

Legacy Housing Foundation Grants

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Legacy Housing Foundation

Legacy Housing Foundation is an active grantmaking foundation based in Knoxville, TN. Focus: community development. Contact the foundation directly for current funding opportunities.

$4K – $41K

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Community Development

Tennessee Humanities Council Grants

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Tennessee Humanities Council

Grants for humanities programming including lectures, exhibitions, oral history, documentary, and public humanities projects in Tennessee. Funded by NEH.

$500 – $10K

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EducationArts & CultureCommunity Development

Tennessee Rural Economic Opportunity Fund

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Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD)

The Rural Economic Opportunity Fund supports economic development in Tennessee's rural communities through grants for infrastructure, site preparation, and community projects that attract investment and create jobs in distressed areas.

$10K – $250K

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Community DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentEquity & Access

Tennessee Housing Development Agency HOME Program

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Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA)

THDA's HOME program provides grants for affordable housing production, rehabilitation, and homebuyer assistance to increase housing access for low-income Tennessee families and individuals across the state.

$50K – $1M

Rolling

HousingEquity & AccessCommunity Development

Barnes Fund for Affordable Housing

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The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

Grants of $10,000 to $50,000 supporting affordable housing development, preservation, and related services in the greater Nashville area.

$10K – $50K

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HousingCommunity Development

Community Development Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Grant Name	Funder	Amount	Deadline
Tennessee Arts Council General Operating Support	Tennessee Council on the Arts	$1K - $30K	Jun 1, 2026
Tennessee Arts Council Project Grants	Tennessee Council on the Arts	$1K - $30K	Jun 1, 2026
Memphis Community Development Block Grant	City of Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development	$10K - $500K	Rolling / Open
Tennessee ECD Community Development Block Grant	Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD)	$50K - $750K	Rolling / Open
Tennessee Arts Commission General Operating Support Grants	Tennessee Arts Commission	$3K - $75K	Rolling / Open
Tennessee TDEC Local Parks and Recreation Fund	Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC)	$25K - $500K	Rolling / Open
Nashville Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency Grants	MDHA Nashville	$10K - $250K	Rolling / Open
Youth Athletic Foundation Grants	Youth Athletic Foundation	$6K - $60K	Rolling / Open
Legacy Housing Foundation Grants	Legacy Housing Foundation	$4K - $41K	Rolling / Open
Tennessee Humanities Council Grants	Tennessee Humanities Council	$500 - $10K	Rolling / Open

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Frequently Asked Questions: Community Development Grants in Tennessee

How many community development grants are available in Tennessee?

FindGrants currently lists 13+ community development grants available to organizations in Tennessee. This includes federal, state, and foundation funding. New grants are added weekly as opportunities open.

How do I apply for community development grants in Tennessee?

Start by searching FindGrants for community development funding in Tennessee. Each grant listing includes eligibility requirements, award amounts, and application deadlines. Use the free discovery tool to answer a short questionnaire about your organization, and FindGrants will score and rank the grants you qualify for with application guidance.

Who can apply for community development grants in Tennessee?

Eligibility varies by grant. Common eligible applicants for community development grants in Tennessee include nonprofits, small businesses, schools, universities, municipalities, tribal governments, healthcare organizations, and faith-based groups. Each grant has specific requirements listed on its detail page.

Are there federal community development grants for Tennessee?

Yes. Federal agencies fund community development programs nationwide, and organizations in Tennessee are eligible. Federal sources indexed by FindGrants include Grants.gov, SAM.gov, NSF, NIH, USDA, and more. These are listed alongside state and local funding on this page.

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