Public Health Grant Funders in Tennessee
241 foundations with a documented public health focus have made grants to Tennessee nonprofits in recent years, together directing $111.0M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 241 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 public health funders in Tennessee
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Tennessee giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clarksville Volunteer Health Inc | Tennessee | $48.1M | 5 | 2023 |
| 2 | Northcrest Medical Center | Tennessee | $23.7M | 4 | 2025 |
| 3 | Helen Ross Mcnabb Mental Health | Tennessee | $9.2M | 8 | 2025 |
| 4 | Jhpiego Corporation | Maryland | $3.5M | 4 | 2023 |
| 5 | The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley | New York | $2.4M | 6 | 2024 |
| 6 | United Way of the Ocoee Region | Tennessee | $1.8M | 33 | 2024 |
| 7 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $1.5M | 5 | 2019 |
| 8 | Dignity Health | California | $1.2M | 3 | 2024 |
| 9 | Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Inc | New York | $1.1M | 6 | 2023 |
| 10 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $1.1M | 8 | 2023 |
| 11 | Willis and Reba Johnson's Foundation | Tennessee | $1.0M | 5 | 2024 |
| 12 | Institute of Church Administration and Management | Georgia | $975K | 5 | 2022 |
| 13 | Seattle Cancer Care Alliance | Washington | $886K | 5 | 2023 |
| 14 | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | Washington | $696K | 14 | 2020 |
| 15 | Sostento Inc | New Jersey | $668K | 18 | 2022 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest public health funders in Tennessee — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 241 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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