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  1. Foundation

    Fund for Teachers self-designed fellowship grants (2027)

    Fund for Teachers (local partners: Public Education Forward Chattanooga and Bradley/Cleveland Public Education Foundation) · Up to $10K · Open

    Due Jan 21, 2027 · 103 days left

    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required

    Next step: Should we apply?

    Checked 5 days ago against the source

  2. Foundation

    Grants (Letter of Inquiry, rolling)

    Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation · Open

    Rolling: apply any time

    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required

    Next step: Should we apply?

    Checked 4 days ago against the source

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  1. Local

    BCPEF Teacher Grants

    Bradley/Cleveland Public Education Foundation · Closed for this year

    Next round: due about Sep 11, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder

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

Foundations to approach (5)

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

  1. Public charity · Cleveland

    Bradley Cleveland Public Education Foundation

    12 Tennessee grants · typical grant $6,503 to $11,000 (tax year 2024) · 1 open now

    Next step: check how to apply before sending anything.

  2. Private foundation · Ooltewah

    Tucker Foundation

    60 Tennessee grants · typical grant $5,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2024) · 1 open now

    Next step: see how to apply.

  3. Private foundation · Athens

    Athens Federal Foundation

    43 Tennessee grants · typical grant $3,010 to $8,000 (tax year 2025) · 1 open now

    Next step: see how to apply. Stated deadline: Jun 1, 2027.

  4. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Clayton Family Foundation

    40 Tennessee grants · typical grant $2,500 to $12,500 (tax year 2024) · 1 open now

    Next step: see how to apply.

  5. Public charity · NY

    The Ayco Charitable Foundation

    51 Tennessee grants · typical grant $10,000 to $25,100 (tax year 2025) · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply

    Next step: check how to apply before sending anything.

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