Impact Grant Program

A quarterly initiative dedicated to empowering East Tennessee nonprofits by providing pro bono advertising and marketing services.

Work with Designsensory to bring your ideas to life and grow your nonprofit’s audience.

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Fueled By Purpose Amplify Impact Drive Change

Shaping the Future.

The Designsensory Impact Grant offers up to $5,000 in free marketing services each quarter to support nonprofits in East Tennessee. With a rolling application process, organizations can apply anytime and choose the services that best amplify their mission.

Apply anytime—no deadlines.
One nonprofit for each quarter.

30+

Nonprofits
Helped

We’re a small agency with big impact, located in Knoxville, TN. Since 2001, we’ve helped shape our community for good.

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Submit Application

Submit applications 8–10 weeks before your preferred quarter. For example, if you want an April–June project, apply by early- to mid-February to be considered for March.

Applications Reviewed

One nonprofit is selected each quarter. Designsensory will review applications and notify the selected grantee 4 weeks before each quarter begins.

Bringing Ideas to Life

Selected organizations collaborate with our team to refine goals, develop deliverables, and complete the project within the awarded quarter.

Ongoing Opportunities

After the project, you can explore extended services at standard or discounted nonprofit rates or stay connected for future opportunities.

Eligibility You can do it. 👀

Be based in, and serve communities within, the Knoxville DMA, including the following counties: Knox, Blount, Anderson, Sevier, Loudon, Jefferson, or Roane. Have a specific marketing project or need that aligns with Designsensory’s services, grant offering, and project timelines. Be a registered 501(c)(3) organization or similar status under U.S. tax law. Provide proof of tax-exempt status (IRS determination letter) and be in good standing with the IRS. Disclose your annual budget and revenue. Have an annual revenue of less than $2 million. Not be an organization whose primary mission involves advancing a particular religious or political agenda, rather than delivering community services. Agree to Designsensory’s terms and conditions.

Ready to Amplify Your Mission?

Contact

Tel: +1 865 690 2249

[email protected]

Address

1740 Commons Point Drive
Centerpoint Commons Bldg 1
Knoxville, Tennessee 37932

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*Eligible nonprofits must be based in Knoxville or surrounding counties

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Contact

Tel: +1 865 690 2249

[email protected]

Address

1740 Commons Point Drive
Centerpoint Commons Bldg 1
Knoxville, Tennessee 37932

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Eligibility You can do it. 👀

🎉 You Qualify!

Ready to Amplify Your Mission?

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Address

Apply Now!

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2. Tell Us About Your Mission

3. Service Request

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