Future Titans of Tennessee Youth Summer Impact Grant

The Future Titans of Tennessee Youth Summer Impact Grant is calling for proposals to provide financial support to nonprofit organizations that are empowering the next generation of Titans on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Through this initiative, the Tennessee Titans aim to invest $2,500 per organization in programs that help youth stay engaged, supported, and inspired during the summer months when traditional school is not in session.

The goal of the Future Titans of Tennessee Youth Summer Impact Grant is to provide funding to eligible nonprofit organizations that offer summer-focused programming benefiting youth and teens in 2026. Supported programs may include educational enrichment, academic support, sports and recreation, leadership development, mentorship, creative arts, and community-based learning experiences. 2026 Tennessee Titans ONE Community grantees are not eligible.

The Titans Summer Youth Impact Grant prioritizes programs that:

• Prepare young people to lead and serve others
• Provide structured learning or enrichment opportunities during the summer
• Create safe, inclusive, and supportive environments that help young people find their voice and shape culture
• Build confidence through effort, teamwork, and resilience
• Expand access to educational, recreational, and personal growth opportunities

Through this investment, the Tennessee Titans seek to strengthen communities, expand access to summer opportunities, and help ensure that youth across the region continue to learn, grow, and thrive beyond the classroom.

Applications will be reviewed by ONE Community staff and leadership, with recommended awardees subject to approval of the Tennessee Titans and Tennessee Titans Foundation. Grant awards will only be considered for $2,500. Awardees will receive an award notification by May 15^th, 2026.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Complete the application and submit at this link by April 21^st, 2026.

Grant Notifications will be made by May 15^th, 2026.

Report Deadline for Grantees by September, 30^th, 2026.

APPLICATION CRITERIA

Eligible applicants must:

1. Be a TN-based, 501(c)3 public charity
   1. Organizations may also apply through a fiscal sponsor that holds the 501(c)3 status
2. Have an established summer program that has been implemented for at least one prior summer
3. Have proposed programs that primarily serve youth and teens (ages 5-18) and provide structured programming during the summer months when school is not in school
4. Apply for funding for a program that only occurs in the summer of 2026

Ineligibility:

1. Individual applicants
2. Current 2026 ONE Community Grantees
3. Programming that is not youth specific
4. New School Year Supplies
5. Staff salaries
6. Scholarships or tuition assistance (minimal exceptions may be made)
7. Fundraising events

8. Organizations who have received $15,000+ year to date from the Titans Foundation (this includes the Home Field Advantage Catalyst Fund and sponsorships)

8. Religious organizations for sectarian or faith-based programming that requires participation in religious activities

Presentation Office Hours: April 14^th at 11am CST

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