Economic Development Grant Funders in Tennessee
30 foundations with a documented economic development focus have made grants to Tennessee nonprofits in recent years, together directing $30.7M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 30 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active economic development funders in Tennessee
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Tennessee giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southeast Community Capital Corporation | Tennessee | $8.4M | 468 | 2024 |
| 2 | Aspire Clarksville | Tennessee | $5.6M | 20 | 2025 |
| 3 | Tennessee Technology Development Corp | Tennessee | $5.3M | 23 | 2022 |
| 4 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $2.1M | 16 | 2023 |
| 5 | Family Health International | North Carolina | $1.7M | 6 | 2022 |
| 6 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | Virginia | $1.5M | 10 | 2024 |
| 7 | Knoxville Cbid Management Corporation | Tennessee | $1.3M | 25 | 2025 |
| 8 | Maury County Economic Development Partnership | Tennessee | $669K | 2 | 2018 |
| 9 | The Rotary Foundation of Rotary | Illinois | $571K | 8 | 2018 |
| 10 | Benwood Foundation Inc | Tennessee | $505K | 8 | 2024 |
| 11 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York | $475K | 4 | 2020 |
| 12 | Corner to Corner | Tennessee | $468K | 3 | 2024 |
| 13 | National Urban League Inc | New York | $450K | 2 | 2024 |
| 14 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Missouri | $326K | 6 | 2020 |
| 15 | The Community Foundation of Middle | Tennessee | $283K | 18 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest economic development funders in Tennessee — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 30 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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