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ACTION TN is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Tennessee, with a smaller allocation to California. The organization operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, providing grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with ACTION TN can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ACTION TN IS DEDICATED TO HELPING GRASSROOTS GROUPS ACROSS TENNESSEE EXPAND AND COORDINATE THEIR CIVIC AND POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS IN SERVICE OF BUILDING POWER AROUND OUR SHARED VALUES, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON EMPOWERING UNDERREPRESENTED AND DISENFRANCHISED COMMUNITIES, FROM BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITIES TO RURAL TENNESSEANS. THIS INCLUDES EDUCATING, EQUIPPING, AND ENGAGING CITIZENS TO TAKE ACTION ON IMPORTANT ECONOMIC AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES THAT WILL SHAPE THE NATION'S FUTURE. ACTION TN SUPPORTS ALLIES WITH CAPACITY GRANTS, TRAININGS, ORGANIZING TOOLS, DATA, NETWORKING, AND COORDINATION OPPORTUNITIES. OUR MEMBERS RANGE FROM STATEWIDE ORGANIZATIONS TO LOCAL GROUPS THAT SHARE VALUES OF SOCIAL, RACIAL, ECONOMIC, AND/OR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. AS A 501C4 POLITICAL EDUCATION ORGANIZATION, ACTIONTN IS ACTIVE IN ELECTIONS THAT FURTHER OUR MISSION BUT IS NOT OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE.
Cause Areas
5
Education
Health
Natural resources
Democracy
Elections
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE EQUITY ALLIANCE FUND
$167K
20%
TENNESSEE ADVOCATES FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD INC
$152K
18%
TIRRC VOTES
$102.5K
12%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$88K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ACTION TN?
No. ACTION TN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ACTION TN give?
ACTION TN primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ACTION TN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ACTION TN fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ACTION TN make each year?
In 2024, ACTION TN awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $692 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ACTION TN fund recently?
In 2024, ACTION TN awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE EQUITY ALLIANCE FUND, TENNESSEE ADVOCATES FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD INC, and TIRRC VOTES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ACTION TN?
ACTION TN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.