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- Nonprofit
Chess-for-Youth free chess sets (libraries and Title I schools)
The US Chess Trust · Open
Rolling: apply any time
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
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- Nonprofit
Impact Library Program (free book-sharing boxes)
Little Free Library · Open
Rolling: apply any time
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No match required
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Checked 3 days ago against the source
- Federal
National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)
Institute of Museum and Library Services · $25K – $1M · Open
Due Nov 13, 2026 · 35 days left
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- Past Tennessee awards on file: 14
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- Corporate
Beyond Words (school library disaster relief)
Dollar General Literacy Foundation · Open
Rolling: apply any time
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
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Checked 3 days ago against the source
- Nonprofit
New children's book donations for small libraries
The Lisa Libraries · Open
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- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
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Checked 3 days ago against the source
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Not open yet (29)
Opening soon, or closed until next year's round. You can't apply yet: use the time to get ready.
- Tennessee state
Public Library Technology Grant
Tennessee State Library and Archives · Closed for this year
Next round: due about Jul 10, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
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- Tennessee state
Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) Grant
Tennessee State Library and Archives · Closed for this year
Next round: due about Mar 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
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- Association
Libraries Transform Communities: Engagement Grant
American Library Association · Closed for this year
Next round: about Dec 1, 2026 – Feb 2, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
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- Nonprofit
School Library Grants
Snapdragon Book Foundation · Opening soon
Opens the beginning of November 2026 (no exact date yet)
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- Foundation or nonprofit
School Library Grants
Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries · Closed for this year
Next round: due about Dec 31, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
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Foundations to approach (68)
Most foundations never post an open call. These funded similar work in Tennessee and don't say they're invitation only.
- Private foundation · AK
Brabson Library & Educational Foundation Inc.
1 Tennessee grant · typical grant $5,000 (1 grant) (tax year 2024)
Next step: check how to apply before sending anything.
- Public charity · Sevierville
Foundation for the Sevier County Library System
3 Tennessee grants · typical grant $5,732 to $39,575 (tax year 2024)
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- Private foundation · TX
The Lanier Theological Library Foundation
2 Tennessee grants · typical grant $10,000 to $425,147 (tax year 2024)
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- Private foundation · MI
La-Z-Boy Foundation
45 Tennessee grants · typical grant $2,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2024)
Next step: see how to apply.
- Private foundation · Nashville
James Stephen Turner Family Foundation Inc.
26 Tennessee grants · typical grant $5,000 to $50,000 (tax year 2024) · 1 open now
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67 invitation-only foundations hidden. Show them and their boards. Don't send them a proposal. Look for a connection.