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Grant guide: Grants for public libraries The programs groups like yours have won, and the foundations that fund Tennessee peers.

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  1. Corporate

    Beyond Words (school library disaster relief)

    Dollar General Literacy Foundation · Open

    Rolling: apply any time

    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)

    Next step: Should we apply?

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Not open yet (4)

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

  1. Corporate

    Adult Literacy Grants

    Dollar General Literacy Foundation · Opening soon

    Opens Jan 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder

    Next: Should we apply? · Save it to track its dates

  2. Corporate

    Summer Reading Grants

    Dollar General Literacy Foundation · Opening soon

    Opens Jan 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder

    Next: Should we apply? · Save it to track its dates

  3. Corporate

    Family Literacy Grants

    Dollar General Literacy Foundation · Opening soon

    Opens Jan 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder

    Next: Should we apply? · Save it to track its dates

  4. Corporate

    Youth Literacy Grants

    Dollar General Literacy Foundation · Opening soon

    Opens spring 2027 (no exact date yet)

    Next: Should we apply? · Save it to track its dates

Foundations to approach (2)

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

  1. Public charity · Goodlettsville

    Dollar General Literacy Foundation

    81 Tennessee grants · typical grant $8,000 to $18,000 (tax year 2025) · 5 open now

    Next step: check how to apply before sending anything.

  2. Public charity · Nashville

    Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition

    5 Tennessee grants · typical grant $25,000 to $75,000 (tax year 2024)

    Next step: check how to apply before sending anything.