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View complete bundle 5 cities and 75 grant pagesLast Reviewed: July 2026 | Updated Monthly
Tennessee Business Grants by City and Industry
Explore local grant pages for Tennessee businesses, including funding paths for technology, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, clean energy, women-owned companies, and more.
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Featured Funding Opportunities
Active public subsidies and capital programs available for businesses operating in Tennessee:
FastTrack Job Training Assistance
Direct grant to companyProvided by: TNECD | Type: Grant
This is a popular, flexible grant. Unlike some states that reimburse colleges, TN often grants the cash directly to the company to handle its own training costs. It supports the acquisition of new skills for new employees.
Official PortalFastTrack Infrastructure Development Program (FIDP)
Grant to local community for site imp.Provided by: TNECD | Type: Grant
If a site lacks the necessary road access, water pressure, or rail spur, FIDP pays for it. The grant goes to the local government to make the improvements solely for the benefit of the expanding company.
Official PortalFastTrack Economic Development Fund (EDF)
Discretionary Cash GrantProvided by: TNECD | Type: Grant
The EDF is the "closing fund." It creates a grant to the local community, which is then legally passed through to the company to reimburse specific costs like retrofitting a building, moving equipment, or heavy site prep.
Official PortalBrowse Tennessee grant pages by city
Start with major local markets such as Chattanooga, Clarksville, Knoxville, Memphis, then choose the industry page that matches your business.
Popular Tennessee industry grant pages
Technology Startups in NashvilleAgriculture and Farming in NashvilleManufacturing in NashvilleHealthcare and Medical in NashvilleClean Tech and Energy in NashvilleWomen-Owned Businesses in NashvilleRestaurants and Hospitality in NashvilleRetail and Main Street in NashvilleNon-profits and Social Enterprises in NashvilleVeteran-Owned Businesses in NashvilleMinority and BIPOC Founders in NashvilleArts and Entertainment in Nashville