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Apply now (2)

1. Nonprofit

   Fire department, AED, smoke detector and youth firesetter grants

   Firefighters Charitable Foundation · Open

   Rolling: apply any time

   • Available in Shelby County (nationwide program)

   Next step: Should we apply?

   Checked 5 days ago against the source

2. Corporate

   CHS Seeds for Stewardship cooperative matching grants

   CHS Inc. · $1,000 – $10K · Open

   Rolling: apply any time

   • Only near the company's Tennessee sites. Check the program page

   Next step: Should we apply?

   Checked 6 days ago against the source

1 more match only some of your words. See them

Not open yet (1)

Opening soon, or closed until next year's round. You can't apply yet: use the time to get ready.

1. Federal

   Fiscal Year 2026 State Fire Training Systems Grants

   Department of Homeland Security - FEMA · Closed for this year

   Next round: about Jul 1 – Jul 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder

   Next: Read last round's rules · Should we apply? · Save it to track its dates

10 more match only some of your words. See them

Foundations to approach (3)

Most foundations never post an open call. These funded similar work in Tennessee and don't say they're invitation only.

1. Private foundation · Bristol

   Clarke Charitable Foundation

   13 Tennessee grants · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $200 to $1,500 (tax year 2024) · 1 open now

   Next step: see how to apply.

2. Public charity · Knoxville

   Knoxville Firefighters Association

   7 Tennessee grants · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $10,000 to $25,000 (tax year 2025)

   Next step: check how to apply before sending anything.

3. Public charity · AL

   North Alabama Trail Riders Association Inc.

   5 Tennessee grants · 1 in Shelby County · typical grant $8,272 to $10,000 (tax year 2024)

   Next step: check how to apply before sending anything.

1 invitation-only foundation hidden. Show them and their boards. Don't send them a proposal. Look for a connection.

Federal money you apply for through a Tennessee agency (1)

No open federal notice right now. Tennessee groups have received this money as pass-through grants from a state agency. Watch that agency for its application round.

1. Federal program 97.044

   Assistance to Firefighters Grant

   21 Tennessee pass-through grants on file

   Next step: contact Tennessee Department of Military or Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security or Tennessee Emergency Management Agency about its next round.