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Apply now (5)
- Nonprofit
USA Hockey Foundation grants (incl. disabled hockey programs)
The USA Hockey Foundation · Open
Due about Mar 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
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Checked 3 days ago against the source
- Corporate
Nike Mid-South Grant Program
Nike, Inc. (Nike Community Impact Fund, administered by Charities Aid Foundation of America) · Open
Rolling: apply any time
- Local program: Shelby County
- No match required
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Checked 5 days ago against the source
- Federal
Developmental Sciences (DS)
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
Due Feb 1, 2027 · 113 days left
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No match required
- Past Tennessee awards on file: 63
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Checked today against the source
- Federal
National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry (NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY)
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
Due Nov 18, 2026 · 38 days left
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No match required
- Past Tennessee awards on file: 183
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Checked today against the source
- Federal
National Indian Health Outreach and Education
Indian Health Service · $246K – $1.1M · Open
Due Nov 2, 2026 · 22 days left
- Only tribes or Native American / Native Hawaiian organizations can apply
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Checked today against the source
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Not open yet (10)
Opening soon, or closed until next year's round. You can't apply yet: use the time to get ready.
- Federal
OSERS-OSEP: Expanding Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness of Special Education Teachers and Early Intervention Personnel Through Registered Apprenticeships, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.325J
Department of Education · Closed for this year
Next round: about May 13 – Jul 13, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
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- Federal
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP): Accessible Education Video Projects; Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.327C
Department of Education · Closed for this year
Next round: about Apr 27 – Jun 26, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
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- Federal
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Research Network
Health Resources and Services Administration · Opening soon
Opens Dec 18, 2026 · due about Mar 18, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
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- Community foundation
The Women's Fund Special Interest Grants
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (The Women's Fund) · Opening soon
Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due about Jan 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
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- Community foundation
Special Interest Fund Grants
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee · Opening soon
Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due about Jan 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
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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.
- Private foundation · Memphis
International Paper Company Foundation
13 Tennessee grants · typical grant $2,252 to $13,683 (tax year 2024)
Next step: see how to apply.
- Private foundation · MI
Fred J Maloof Foundation
1 Tennessee grant · typical grant $2,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2025)
Next step: see how to apply.
- Private foundation · NC
Hillsdale Fund
6 Tennessee grants · typical grant $10,000 to $12,000 (tax year 2024) · 1 open now
Next step: see how to apply.
- Private foundation · Hendersonville
Carolyn Smith Foundation
146 Tennessee grants · typical grant $8,000 to $30,000 (tax year 2025) · 1 open now
Next step: see how to apply.
- Private foundation · Nashville
T & T Family Foundation
70 Tennessee grants · typical grant $2,000 to $10,000 (tax year 2024) · 1 open now
Next step: see how to apply.
20 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 (5)
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 10.557
WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
86 Tennessee pass-through grants on file
Next step: contact Tennessee Department of Health or Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth or Tennessee Department of Education about its next round.
- Federal program 93.092
Personal Responsibility Education Program
10 Tennessee pass-through grants on file
Next step: contact Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration or Tennessee Department of Children's Services or Tennessee Department of Health or Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services about its next round.
- Federal program 93.659
Adoption Assistance
1 Tennessee pass-through grant on file
Next step: contact Tennessee Department of Children's Services about its next round.
- Federal program 93.652
Adoption Opportunities
3 Tennessee pass-through grants on file
Next step: contact Tennessee Department of Children's Services about its next round.
- Federal program 84.324
Research in Special Education
39 Tennessee pass-through grants on file
Next step: contact Tennessee Department of Education about its next round.