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  1. Nonprofit

    Youth At Every Decision-Making Table Grants (2027)

    Youth Service America (YSA) · Up to $2,000 · Open

    Due Oct 25, 2026 · 15 days left

    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)

    Next step: Should we apply?

    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  2. Foundation or nonprofit

    Special Project Grants

    Tennessee Baptist Foundation · Up to $10K · Open

    Rolling: apply any time

    • Available in Tennessee
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)

    Next step: Should we apply?

    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  3. Local

    VFW Post Assistance Grant (2026-27)

    VFW Foundation · $500 – $2,500 · Open

    No deadline listed: see the official notice

    • Available in Tennessee

    Next step: Should we apply?

    Checked 5 days ago against the source

  4. Tennessee state

    Local Interstate Connector (LIC) Program

    TN Department of Transportation · Up to $2M · Open

    Rolling: apply any time

    • Available in Tennessee
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)

    Next step: Should we apply?

    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  5. Foundation

    DAV Charitable Service Trust Veteran Grants – October 2026 cycle

    DAV Charitable Service Trust · Open

    Due about Oct 30, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder

    • Available in Tennessee

    Next step: Should we apply?

    Checked 5 days ago against the source

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Not open yet (11)

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

  1. Tennessee state

    Tennessee Downtowns – Round 11 (24-month revitalization program with innovation project grant)

    TN Department of Economic & Community Development · Opening soon

    Opens January 2028 (no exact date yet)

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

  2. Tennessee state

    Opioid Abatement Community Grants

    Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council · Closed for this year

    Next round: about Mar 2 – Apr 6, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder

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

  3. Tennessee state

    Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) Grant

    Tennessee State Library and Archives · Closed for this year

    Next round: due about Mar 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder

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

  4. Tennessee state

    State Board Programming Regrants (Tennessee Historical Records Advisory Board)

    Tennessee State Library and Archives · Closed for this year

    Next round: about Jul 6 – Aug 14, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder

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

  5. Corporate

    Cultivate Small Business (food entrepreneurs)

    Santander US (with Babson College and ICIC) · Opening soon

    Opens Spring 2027 cohort will open soon (no exact date yet)

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

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Foundations to approach (19)

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

  1. Public charity · NY

    Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund

    3 Tennessee grants · typical grant $10,000 to $47,500 (tax year 2024)

    Next step: check how to apply before sending anything.

  2. Public charity · WI

    Ascendium Education Solutions Inc.

    2 Tennessee grants · typical grant $39,700 to $81,650 (tax year 2024)

    Next step: check how to apply before sending anything.

  3. Public charity · Knoxville

    Variety of Eastern Tennessee

    27 Tennessee grants · typical grant $3,000 to $8,500 (tax year 2024)

    Next step: check how to apply before sending anything.

  4. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Smith Family Foundation

    17 Tennessee grants · typical grant $5,000 to $15,000 (tax year 2025)

    Next step: see how to apply.

  5. Private foundation · Nashville

    Nochera Fam Foundation

    3 Tennessee grants · typical grant $1,000 to $3,000 (tax year 2025)

    Next step: see how to apply.

See all 19 foundations.

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