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2025 Site Development Grants is a program from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) that funds municipalities to prepare economic development sites for market-ready status, attracting business investment and job creation. The program provides grants to help Tennessee municipalities develop infrastructure and site improvements that make locations competitive for industrial and commercial development.
Total available funding is $17 million. Eligible applicants are municipalities in Tennessee. No current application deadline is listed; interested municipalities should contact TNECD directly for program details and current application periods.
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TNECD Now Accepting Site Development Grant Applications Grants to prepare economic development sites for market NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced today the opening of the next round of site development grant applications to help communities transform industrial sites to shovel-ready status.
As part the Select Tennessee Site Certification program, the site development grants are intended to help communities overcome barriers to site certification and prepare for economic development projects. In the last round of grants announced in March 2017, TNECD funded 18 projects with a total investment of $6. 2 million in site development grants.
“The site development grants are a great asset to communities across the state,” TNECD Commissioner Bob Rolfe said. “By creating shovel-ready sites, participating communities will be successful in attracting jobs and investment from both existing and new businesses. I look forward to seeing these community grant winners succeed in the future.
” “With the assistance of these grants, it puts our rural communities in the job recruitment game,” Amy New, Assistant Commissioner of Community and Rural Development, said. “Thanks to the work of the Governor’s Rural Task Force and our legislature for their continued support for the Rural Opportunity Act and commitment to ensure we have success in all areas of our state.
” As a result of increased funding for the Rural Economic Opportunity Act of 2017, TNECD has up to $10 million available for the site development grant program. This will allow TNECD to continue the grant program and fund some site development grants for high impact projects at higher amounts.
TNECD’s high impact site development grant awards will help attract high-investment, transformative projects to the State of Tennessee. Historically, the site development grant program has capped each award maximum at $500,000. Beginning this year, TNECD is piloting a program to award a limited number of grants greater than $500,000 but no more than $1 million.
In order to apply for a grant in excess of $500,000, applicants must be pre-approved by TNECD. Applicants interested in the high impact grants must explain the significant site deficiency that has eliminated their site from consideration by prospective companies and demonstrate how this request will mitigate that deficiency. Pre-Application Information for high impact grants is due September 29, 2017.
Applicants for the regular grant program are eligible for up to $500,000 for construction projects and $100,000 for due diligence studies with a match requirement based on each community’s economic status. All local governments interested in receiving Site Development Grants or High Impact Grants must submit a Letter of Intent by November 10, 2017 and a completed application by December 1, 2017 at 4:30 p. m.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Municipalities in Tennessee. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $17,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
2025 Site Development Grants is funded by Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Tennessee. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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