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  1. Federal

    OVC FY 2026 Specialized Human Trafficking Assistance: Task Forces and Legal Services

    Office for Victims of Crime · Up to $3M · Open

    Due Dec 1, 2026 · 51 days left

    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 18

    Next step: Should we apply?

    Checked today against the source

  2. Federal

    Home Study and Post-Release Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children​​

    Administration for Children and Families - ORR · $1M – $100M · Open

    Due Oct 1, 2027 · 355 days left

    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 30

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    Checked today against the source

  3. Federal

    Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)

    National Institutes of Health · Up to $50K · Open

    Due Nov 16, 2026 · 36 days left

    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 862

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  4. Federal

    Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

    National Institutes of Health · Open

    Due Nov 18, 2026 · 38 days left

    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 1045

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  5. Federal

    Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

    National Institutes of Health · Open

    Due Nov 18, 2026 · 38 days left

    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 1050

    Next step: Should we apply?

    Checked today against the source

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8 more match only some of your words. See them

Not open yet (7)

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

  1. Nonprofit

    Basic Field Grant (civil legal aid service areas)

    Legal Services Corporation · Closed for this year

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

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

  2. Nonprofit

    Tennessee Legal Initiatives Fund (TLIF)

    Tennessee Bar Foundation · Closed for this year

    Next round: due about May 8, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder

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

  3. Federal

    Residential Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children

    Administration for Children and Families - ORR · Opening soon

    Due about Dec 8, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder

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  4. Federal

    Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program – NEW (Year 1)

    Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC · Opening soon

    Opens Jan 26, 2027 · due about Mar 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder

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  5. Federal

    Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program – Competing Continuation (Year 6)

    Centers for Disease Control - NCIPC · Opening soon

    Opens Jan 26, 2027 · due about Mar 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder

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Foundations to approach (11)

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

  1. Public charity · DC

    Legal Services Corporation

    3 Tennessee grants · typical grant $3.6 million to $4.5 million (tax year 2024) · 3 open now

    Next step: check how to apply before sending anything.

  2. Public charity · Nashville

    Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services

    4 Tennessee grants · typical grant $1.4 million to $2.4 million (tax year 2024)

    Next step: check how to apply before sending anything.

  3. Public charity · Jackson

    West Tennessee Legal Services Inc.

    2 Tennessee grants · typical grant $15,947 to $27,635 (tax year 2025)

    Next step: check how to apply before sending anything.

  4. Public charity · Nashville

    Tennessee Bar Foundation

    38 Tennessee grants · typical grant $20,000 to $95,000 (tax year 2024) · 2 open now

    Next step: check how to apply before sending anything.

  5. Private foundation · Memphis

    H W Durham Foundation

    21 Tennessee grants · typical grant $8,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2025) · 1 open now

    Next step: see how to apply.

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6 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 (2)

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.

  1. Federal program 10.924

    CSP

    5 Tennessee pass-through grants on file

    Next step: see which agency passed it on.

  2. Federal program 96.007

    Retirement and Disability Research Consortium (RDRC)

    2 Tennessee pass-through grants on file

    Next step: see which agency passed it on.