Upcoming Grant Opportunities
Looking for funding opportunities? Here’s a quick snapshot of grants currently available this month.
- Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grant – $5,000 max
- Rural Health Transformation Grants
Arts Build Communities Grant
$5,000 Grant – No Match Required
The Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grant, funded by the Tennessee Arts Commission, is now open. This opportunity supports projects that expand access to the arts and strengthen community engagement across Tennessee.
Grants of up to $5,000 are available, with no matching funds required. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and local government entities located within the state.
Read more about the grant and apply here.
Interested? Contact:
Sydney Brewer
sbrewer@sctdd.org
Rural Health Transformation Program
Various award amounts available
The CMS Rural Health Transformation Program is a major federal initiative designed to strengthen rural health systems across all 50 states. Authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the program provides up to $50 billion nationwide over five years (FFY 2026–2030) to improve access, quality, workforce stability, innovation, and technology in rural communities.
Tennessee is participating in this historic opportunity to modernize and protect rural healthcare across the state, and build healthier, stronger rural communities for generations to come.
| Grant Opportunity | Open Period |
| Perinatal and Pediatric Behavioral Health Teleconsultation and Education Project | May 15 to June 15, 2026 |
| Healthy Active Rural Tennessee (HART) | May 22 to June 22, 2026 |
| Maternal Child Health | May 29 to June 29, 2026 |
| End Zone for Chronic Disease Prevention (Nutrition Security) | June 5 to July 6, 2026 |
| Service Line and Co-Location | June 12 to July 13, 2026 |
| Memory Care Assessment Network (MCAN) | June 18 to July 20, 2026 |
| Health Tech Innovation | June 26 to July 27, 2026 |
| Make Rural Tennessee Healthy Again (MaRTHA) | July 2 to Aug. 3, 2026 |
CLICK HERE to read about these grant opportunities.
Have an idea on how these funds could work for you? Reach out to South Central Tennessee Development District for any technical assistance.
Interested? Contact:
Lorie Fisher
lfisher@sctdd.org
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Media Contact:
Sydney Brewer, Marketing & Communications Director
sbrewer@sctdd.org
