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  1. Federal

    Mind and Body Interventions to Restore Whole Person Health via Emotional Well-Being Mechanisms (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)

    National Institutes of Health · Open

    Accepts applications through Jun 7, 2028. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice

    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 41

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  2. Federal

    Plant Biotic Interactions

    U.S. National Science Foundation · Open

    Accepts applications through Oct 5, 2076. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice

    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 74

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

  1. 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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  2. 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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Foundations to approach (3)

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

  1. Private foundation · Knoxville

    Mary G K Fox Foundation

    27 Tennessee grants · typical grant $1,000 to $9,210 (tax year 2025) · 1 open now

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  2. Community foundation · NY

    The New York Community Trust

    44 Tennessee grants · typical grant $10,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024) · Gives through donors' accounts: donors choose, you can't apply

    Next step: check how to apply before sending anything.

  3. Private foundation · Chattanooga

    Tennessee Health Foundation Inc.

    69 Tennessee grants · typical grant $2,000 to $20,000 (tax year 2024)

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