Grants by state
1,199 open opportunities are available to applicants in Tennessee: 5 limited to Tennessee, listed first, and 1,194 nationwide federal programs. Sorted by deadline and refreshed from our nightly index.
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One 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofit (or higher-ed institution) will be funded to run the Region 4 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center, providing technical assistance, business development support,…
Only States, Territories, or Indian tribes (in interstate organizations with States/Territories) with an ANSTF-approved Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan may apply. Funds implement those plans to prevent, reduce,…
CDC funds Clinic and Community Collaboratives to integrate HIV care with broader women's health services in Southern jurisdictions with high HIV burden. Eligible: state/local/territorial governments, tribes, nonprofits,…
Pairs a never-PI'd full-time faculty member at an eligible-state institution with an experienced DoD-funded co-PI mentor for 3-year basic S&E research relevant to DoD missions. Awards up to $600k ($200k/yr). Only…
DoD DEPSCoR Capacity Building grants of $750K-$1.5M over two years for institutions of higher education in 36 eligible states/territories to build capacity for DoD-relevant science and engineering research, develop…
NIH BRAIN Initiative grants to develop tools and computational models for high-resolution, synchronous measurement of complex behaviors alongside neural activity in humans and other species. Eligible applicants include…
Grants to federally recognized tribes, local governments, and qualified 501(c)(3) conservation nonprofits to acquire private forestland in fee simple to establish publicly accessible community forests, protecting land…
Funds state Statistical Analysis Centers (SACs) to collect, analyze, and publish criminal justice statistics supporting state strategic planning and federal priorities. Only designated state SACs may apply; no…
Invitation-only BJA/ATF program providing state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies at 194 pre-identified NIBIN sites with funds to replace outdated ballistic imaging equipment and cover five years of…
Invitation-only award: only the Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR), holding an official BJA invitation letter, may apply. Funds continue support services to the six Regional Information Sharing Systems…
NIH/NCI K99/R00 career-development award for early-stage postdoctoral researchers (with research or clinical doctorates) transitioning to independent tenure-track faculty positions; requires the candidate to lead an…
NIH/NCI UH3 cooperative agreement to clinically validate established molecular, cellular, or imaging biomarker assays for cancer detection, diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring, or treatment response using specimens from…
NSF Mathematical Biology Program funds research at the intersection of mathematics and biology, including theory, methods, tools, conferences, workshops, and supplements. Eligibility is unrestricted, so universities,…
NIH/NCI K99/R00 award for early-stage postdoctoral researchers (with research or clinical doctorates) transitioning to independent faculty careers. The applicant is typically the sponsoring institution; eligible…
NIH/NCI cooperative agreement (UH2/UH3) funding validation of molecular, cellular, and imaging biomarker assays for cancer detection, diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring, and treatment response. Open to universities,…
NIH/NCI program funding revision applications to adapt and clinically validate molecular, cellular, or imaging biomarker assays for cancer detection, diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring, and treatment response prediction.…
DoD Melanoma Research Program Melanoma Academy Scholar Award supports early-career investigators (within 7 years of initial faculty appointment) to join a collaborative virtual academy for melanoma research and career…
DoD Melanoma Research Program funding for innovative survivorship research to improve health and well-being of melanoma survivors, families, and care partners. Open to any entity type; clinical trials allowed; requires…
Funds multidisciplinary melanoma research teams of 2-3 PIs from any organization type, including businesses, nonprofits, universities, and government, to advance melanoma science and patient care through collaborative…
DoD Melanoma Research Program Focused Program Award funds multidisciplinary teams of 2-3 PIs conducting complementary research projects on rare melanomas; clinical trials allowed. Teams must include a rare melanoma…
DoD Melanoma Research Program Idea Award funds innovative, exploratory, high-risk/potentially high-reward melanoma research to establish proof of principle and generate preliminary data for follow-on funding.…
NSF funds accredited US two- and four-year institutions of higher education, including community colleges, to host summer research experiences for K-14 educators in engineering and computer science. Teachers build…
Federal grant requiring paired applications from a lead law enforcement agency and a lead victim service organization to build or expand multidisciplinary human trafficking task forces that improve victim…
OVC grants to state governments and federally recognized tribal governments to improve outcomes for child and youth victims of human trafficking by integrating trafficking policy and programming at the state or Tribal…
NSF grants to federally recognized Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native-serving and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions for STEM education, research, faculty development, cyberinfrastructure, and community…
NIH/NCCIH forecasted R33 grant for multisite feasibility studies of mind and body interventions (meditation, yoga, acupuncture, music) on whole person health restoration. Eligible: small businesses, for-profits,…
NIH funding for time-sensitive ancillary studies attached to active, ongoing clinical projects (trials, observational studies, or disease-specific repositories). Applicants may include governments, universities,…
Fellowships for U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents who earned a doctorate within the past five years to carry out up to three years of independent research plus an education plan in astronomy or…
NIH-funded R01 research grants to study and improve empirically-supported mental health interventions for older adults with serious mental illness. Eligible applicants include small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits,…
Dissertation grants (R36) for doctoral candidates to complete dissertation research using ECHO Program child health cohort data (71,000+ participants) via the NICHD DASH repository. Eligible per listed codes: higher-ed…
DoD peer-reviewed health services research on traumatic brain injury and psychological health. Funds clinical research/trials, comparative effectiveness, implementation science, and data science validation. Eligibility…
DoD TBIPHRP Clinical Trial Award funds clinical trials of interventions for traumatic brain injury and psychological health conditions, including drugs, biologics, devices, diagnostics, therapies and behavioral health…
DoD-funded translational research grants to move TBI and psychological health scientific findings toward clinical application. Open to any entity type, including businesses, universities, nonprofits, and individuals;…
DOJ's Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) funds federally recognized tribes and tribal consortia to improve public safety, criminal and juvenile justice, substance-use-related crime and treatment…
Institutional grants to accredited land-grant and other colleges/universities with graduate programs in food and agricultural sciences to fund fellowships (stipends, training, experiential learning) for new full-time…
State, local (including towns, boroughs, parishes, villages), and federally recognized tribal governments that perform law enforcement functions, plus their agencies operating relevant databases/registries, may apply…
Grants to land-grant institutions and other accredited colleges and universities with graduate programs in food and agricultural sciences to strengthen institutional capacity, including curriculum, faculty, scientific…
EPA grant under SDWA 1459E to build the water utility workforce. Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and public works departments/agencies. Funds support apprenticeships,…
NASA ROSES-2025 A.13 Accelerating Earth Solutions funds research and applications using Earth science data across agriculture, disasters, natural resources, health and air quality, water, wildland fire, energy, and…
NIH CounterACT program funds basic research (R01) on chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals, and pesticides affecting the nervous system, to elucidate toxicity mechanisms and identify therapeutic targets.…
CDC funding to support Ghana Health Service/Ministry of Health in strengthening laboratory capacity and diagnostic networks for HIV, TB, and other priority infectious diseases. Open to a wide range of entities including…
BLM funds qualified youth conservation corps to hire crews/interns ages 16-30 (veterans to 35) for public lands projects: trail building, habitat restoration, invasive species control, cultural resource preservation,…
Grants to U.S. colleges and universities (public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education) for early-stage energy-related research and development and to train the next generation of engineers and…
Open competition for U.S. or foreign-based NGOs, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations to provide logistical, operational, and technical support to the Government of Honduras for counternarcotics,…
NIH NCATS small grants for former KL2/K12 CTSA scholars within two years of completing their training, to fund short-term clinical and translational research projects such as pilot studies, secondary data analysis, and…
HUD PRICE grants fund preservation of long-term housing affordability in manufactured housing communities, redevelopment of MHCs, primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income residents. Eligible applicants include…
NIH NCATS small grants (R03, up to $50,000) to help CTSA Program KL2 scholars and re-entry supplement recipients transition to independent academic translational scientists. Funds short-term clinical and translational…
NIH funds a single Community Engagement Evaluation and Data coordination (CEED) hub to support a CBPR consortium (ADAPT) advancing oral health for all. Eligible applicants include state/local/tribal governments, school…
NCI ITCR program funding to sustain and maintain existing, widely-adopted informatics tools and resources for cancer research. Eligible applicants include small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, universities,…
NIH/NCI funding to advance emerging informatics technologies (software/tools) for cancer research data acquisition, analysis, visualization and interpretation. Open to small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits,…
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Tennessee Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
SBDCs provide free, confidential business consulting and training to help small businesses with grant applications, business plans, and financial projections. Located in every state.
SCORE — Free Mentoring
SCORE provides free mentoring from experienced business professionals who can help you identify and apply for grants. Over 300 chapters nationwide.
Grants.gov Support Center
Official support for navigating the federal grants application process. Provides guides, webinars, and direct assistance for grant applicants.
SBA Local District Office
Your local SBA office provides guidance on federal funding programs, loan guarantees, and connects you with local grant opportunities specific to Tennessee.
Tennessee Economic Development Office
Your state's economic development office administers state-specific grants, tax incentives, and business development programs not found on federal databases.
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
Federal agency dedicated to helping minority-owned businesses access capital, contracts, and grants. Operates business centers across the country.