Healthy Built Environment Grants
Limited submissionForecasted
The Healthy Built Environment Grants from the Tennessee Department of Health fund projects that research and improve community infrastructure to promote physical activity, healthy eating, and health equity.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Letter of Intent) | May 2027 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Total pool ~$860,000; Phase A (planning): up to $50,000; Phase B (infrastructure): up to $80,000; 24-month project period.
Summary: Supports projects in Tennessee that improve community infrastructure to promote physical activity, healthy eating, and resilience, with an emphasis on health equity and inclusivity.
Key Information: Forecasted grant—dates and details subject to change; reimbursement only, no advance payments.
Description
The Healthy Built Environment Grants program, administered by the Tennessee Department of Health, funds projects that enhance the physical and social environments of Tennessee communities to promote public health. The grant supports initiatives that foster physical activity, healthy eating, and community resilience, with a strong focus on reducing health disparities and ensuring inclusivity for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Eligible projects include planning, assessment, and the construction or enhancement of parks, greenways, trails, playgrounds, sports facilities, and bike infrastructure. The program encourages innovative, community-driven approaches to create healthier, more vibrant living spaces across the state.
