Education grants are government grants for students or teachers who are looking to complete or expand their level of education. The department of education in Tennessee has a budget of $8,494,429,687.00 a year in just elementary and secondary education. Students enrolled in Tennessee schools can look into education grants in addition to scholarships. In fact, students can look at education grants as scholarships government from their local government.
Of all the people in Tennessee, over 83.10% have high school diplomas, over 23.00% have post secondary degrees, and over 7.90 have at least 1 graduate school degree. Education expense in Tennessee is not cheap. Although there are student loans available, students should look into education grants first. Unlike loans, students do not have to pay back the amount they receive in grants.
Teachers in Tennessee need to constantly stay on top of new materials. Most teachers need to study part-time while teaching full-time at their regular day jobs in schools. The cost to study part-time can be expensive in Tennessee. For example, for elementary school teachers, with an average salary of $45,549.00, it can be hard for them to come up with the tuition fees to study part-time. Vice versa with Tennessee's secondary school teachers, who have an average salary of $45,549.00.
Applying for Education Grants
Whether if you are a college or graduate student, or a teacher or professor who is looking to pursue higher education, you can apply for Tennessee Education Grants by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Office of FAFSA in Tennessee ensures all eligible residents in Tennessee can benefit from federally funded financial aid for education.
To apply for education grants in Tennessee, contact Tennessee financial aid agencies, or
Current online applicants in Tennessee are browsing from the following cities: Sparta, Harrison, Joelton, Chapmansboro, Auburntown, Grand Junction, Sugar Tree, Dyersburg, Vonore, Eagleville
Recent State Funding Opportunities
Below is a list of opportunities recently published in the local state:
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Tennessee NRCS Small-scale and Urban-focused Agricultural Grants (Apply for USDA NRCS TN MULTI 24 NOFO0001331)
Funding Number: USDA NRCS TN MULTI 24 NOFO0001331 Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service Category: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $40,000 |
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Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Henry, Gibson, and Weakley Counties, Tennessee (Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R04 1049)
Funding Number: HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R04 1049 Agency: Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,136,242 |
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Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Dyer, Lake, Henry, Benton, Tipton, Fayette, Weakley, Lauderdale, Crockett, Madison, Carroll, Gibson, and Obion Counties, Tennessee (Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R04 1043)
Funding Number: HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R04 1043 Agency: Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $12,000,815 |
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Environmental Contaminants Exposure from Streams to Terrestrial Foodwebs and T&E Bat Vulnerability at Arnold Air Base, Tennessee (Apply for W9126G 24 2 SOI 2403)
Funding Number: W9126G 24 2 SOI 2403 Agency: Department of Defense Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $227,000 |
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Tennessee NRCS General Conservation Agreements (Apply for USDA NRCS TN MULTI 24 NOFO0001330)
Funding Number: USDA NRCS TN MULTI 24 NOFO0001330 Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service Category: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $250,000 |
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OWBO 2024 WBC Initial Phase for Tennessee, Connecticut, and Idaho (Apply for SB OEDWB 24 002)
Funding Number: SB OEDWB 24 002 Agency: Small Business Administration Category: Business and Commerce Funding Amount: $150,000 |
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Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of Tennessee (Apply for HHS 2024 ACF OHS CH R4 0143)
Funding Number: HHS 2024 ACF OHS CH R4 0143 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $2,699,298 |
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Tennessee NRCS Urban Agriculture Grants (Apply for USDA NRCS TN MULTI 23 NOFO0001248)
Funding Number: USDA NRCS TN MULTI 23 NOFO0001248 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service Category: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $15,000 |
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Tennessee NRCS Easement Programs Restoration and Stewardship Assistance. (Apply for USDA NRCS TN ACEP 23 NOFO0001278)
Funding Number: USDA NRCS TN ACEP 23 NOFO0001278 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service Category: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $5,000,000 |
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Tennessee Natural Resources Conservation Service General Conservation Agreements (Apply for USDA NRCS TN MULTI 23 NOFO0001247)
Funding Number: USDA NRCS TN MULTI 23 NOFO0001247 Agency: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service Category: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $150,000 |
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