Tennessee Small Business Grants & Funding Programs
Tennessee businesses can access support through statewide development programs, startup ecosystem partners, and local business initiatives in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga.
Statewide Growth and Investment Programs
Tennessee businesses can find support for expansion, job creation, entrepreneurship, and site investment through statewide and regional partners.
Startup and Innovation Support
Founders and innovation-led businesses can access accelerators, mentor networks, and commercialization support across the state's major startup hubs.
Metro and Regional Business Programs
Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga each offer local business assistance, corridor grants, and entrepreneur-focused programming for qualifying companies.
Tennessee Business Grants
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Gold House Ventures
Gold House Ventures invests in Asian and Pacific Islander (API) entrepreneurs whose companies are transforming industries.
Female Founders Fund
The Female Founders Fund aims to invest in up-and-coming women-owned and women-run startups.
The David Bohnett Foundation
The David Bohnett Foundation awards grants to socially active businesses that foster acceptance, develop future leaders, and connect communities through technology.
Comcast Innovation Fund
The Comcast Innovation Fund is accepting applications for the 2026 grant year, providing financial support ranging from $3,000 to $150,000 for projects with a one-year duration that advances internet technology and public policy.
Carhartt For the Love of Labor Grant
Carhartt created the Love of Labor grant program to help connect workers with trade programs in their local communities during an unprecedented labor shortage.
The Big Idea Grant
The Big Idea Grant by Yippity Doo offers ambitious women entrepreneurs $1,000 to support their business ventures, along with access to mentorship, resources, and a wealth mindset coaching group.
America's Seed Fund
America's Seed Fund, sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF), offers up to $2 million for U.S.-based startups and small businesses that are developing innovative technology.
Amber Grant Foundation
The Amber Grant Foundation awards a series of grants throughout the year, including the $10,000 monthly Amber grant and three $25,000 annual Amber grants.
Verizon Small Business Digital Readiness Program
The program helps small business owners succeed in a digital world by providing a free online curriculum, expert coaching, and peer networking.
Start.Pivot.Grow. Micro Grant
The Start.Pivot.Grow. Micro Grant provides $2,500 in non-dilutive funding to small businesses for essential expenses like rent, inventory, or marketing.
Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Program
The program helps small businesses put plans in place to prepare for disaster and also provides immediate emergency funding when necessary.
Skip Instant Grants
The Skip Instant Grants offer funding opportunities with shorter turnaround windows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Tennessee