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- Federal
Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · Open
Due May 7, 2027 · 208 days left
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No match required
- Past Tennessee awards on file: 487
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- Federal
Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · Open
Due May 7, 2027 · 208 days left
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No match required
- Past Tennessee awards on file: 440
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- Federal
Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · Open
Accepts applications through Jul 12, 2029. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No match required
- Past Tennessee awards on file: 475
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- Federal
Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01 - Independent Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · Open
Due May 7, 2027 · 208 days left
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No match required
- Past Tennessee awards on file: 1781
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- Federal
Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · Open
Due Dec 3, 2026 · 53 days left
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No match required
- Past Tennessee awards on file: 1085
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- Local
Literary Arts Project Grants (2026 cycle)
South Arts · Closed for this year
Next round: about Aug 12 – Oct 7, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
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- Tennessee state
DDA Innovation Grant (FY27)
TN Department of Disability and Aging · Closed for this year
Next round: about Feb 13 – Mar 13, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
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- Corporate
2026 Toast Changemakers Program
Toast (via Hello Alice) · Closed for this year
Next round: about Sep 10 – Oct 8, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
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- Federal
Rural Health Network Development Program
Health Resources and Services Administration · Opening soon
Opens Jan 14, 2027 · due about Mar 16, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
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- Education foundation
Rubenstein Library Travel Grants
Duke University Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library · Closed for this year
Next round: due about Feb 27, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
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Foundations to approach (12)
Most foundations never post an open call. These funded similar work in Tennessee and don't say they're invitation only.
- Public charity · Memphis
Independent Presbyterian Church Foundation Inc.
2 Tennessee grants · typical grant $23,000 to $45,138 (tax year 2025)
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- Public charity · DC
Council of Independent Colleges
8 Tennessee grants · typical grant $20,000 to $51,551 (tax year 2024)
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- Private foundation · MN
Land O'lakes Foundation
4 Tennessee grants · typical grant $5,000 to $7,500 (tax year 2025)
Next step: see how to apply.
- Public charity · WI
Ascendium Education Solutions Inc.
2 Tennessee grants · typical grant $39,700 to $81,650 (tax year 2024)
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- Private foundation · Nashville
The Frist Foundation
128 Tennessee grants · typical grant $10,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024) · 1 open now
Next step: send a short letter of inquiry first.
11 invitation-only foundations 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.
- Federal program 93.369
Independent Living Services
13 Tennessee pass-through grants on file
Next step: contact Tennessee Department of Human Services about its next round.