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  1. Corporate

    Business Freedom Grant ($1,000)

    Darcy's Business · Up to $1,000 · Open

    Due Dec 31, 2026 · 81 days left

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

    Next step: Should we apply?

    Checked 5 days ago against the source

  2. Foundation

    Knowledge for Freedom (college humanities programs for underserved high school students)

    The Teagle Foundation · $10K – $300K · Open

    Due Dec 1, 2026 · 51 days left

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

    Next step: Should we apply?

    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  3. Federal

    NHLBI Emerging Investigator Award (EIA) (R35 Clinical Trial Optional)

    National Institutes of Health · Open

    Due Apr 28, 2027 · 199 days left

    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 287

    Next step: Should we apply?

    Checked today against the source

  4. Federal

    NHLBI Outstanding Investigator Award (OIA) (R35 Clinical Trial Optional)

    National Institutes of Health · Open

    Due Apr 28, 2027 · 199 days left

    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 287

    Next step: Should we apply?

    Checked today against the source

Not open yet (3)

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

  1. Nonprofit

    SPJ Foundation Grants (press freedom, media literacy, trust in news)

    SPJ Foundation (Society of Professional Journalists) · Closed for this year

    Next round: about Jun 1 – Aug 13, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder

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

  2. Nonprofit

    Judith F. Krug Fund Banned Books Week Programming Grants

    Freedom to Read Foundation · Closed for this year

    Next round: due about 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. Federal

    Investigator-Focused Award (Parent R35)

    National Institutes of Health · Opening soon

    Opens May 27, 2027 · due about Oct 4, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder

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

Foundations to approach (30)

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

  1. Public charity · NC

    Freedom in Christ Inc.

    2 Tennessee grants · typical grant $54,111 to $127,078 (tax year 2025)

    Next step: check how to apply before sending anything.

  2. Private foundation · OH

    Freedom for Faith Foundation

    1 Tennessee grant · typical grant $12,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)

    Next step: check how to apply before sending anything.

  3. Private foundation · MD

    The Gertrude and Israel Freedman Charitable Foundation

    2 Tennessee grants · typical grant $1,000 to $4,000 (tax year 2025)

    Next step: see how to apply.

  4. Private foundation · DC

    Public Welfare Foundation Inc.

    10 Tennessee grants · typical grant $100,000 to $200,000 (tax year 2024) · 1 open now

    Next step: see how to apply.

  5. Private foundation · Memphis

    J R Hyde III Foundation

    108 Tennessee grants · typical grant $5,000 to $100,000 (tax year 2024)

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

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