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- Tennessee state
Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program (Tennessee)
USDA Rural Development – Tennessee State Office · Open
Rolling: apply any time
- Open to: County government
- Tennessee groups like yours (county government) have won this program
- Available in Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- Past Tennessee awards of the federal program behind it (all its uses): 148
Next step: Should we apply?
Checked 6 days ago against the source
- Nonprofit
Chess-for-Youth free chess sets (libraries and Title I schools)
The US Chess Trust · Open
Rolling: apply any time
- Open to: County government
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
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Checked 5 days ago against the source
- Nonprofit
Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education (native plant grants)
Wild Ones Natural Landscapers · Open
Due Nov 18, 2026 · 38 days left
- Open to: County government
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
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Checked 5 days ago against the source
- Nonprofit
New children's book donations for small libraries
The Lisa Libraries · Open
Rolling: apply any time
- Open to: County government
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
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Checked 5 days ago against the source
- Association
ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way" Grant (library outreach to underserved children)
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC, American Library Association) with Candlewick Press · Up to $3,000 · Open
Due Dec 18, 2026 · 68 days left
- Open to: County government
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No match required
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Checked 5 days ago against the source
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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
Next: Read last round's rules · Should we apply? · Save it to track its dates
- 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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- Nonprofit
Chamber Foundation Community Grants
Goodlettsville Chamber Foundation · Closed for this year
Next round: due about Jan 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
Next: Read last round's rules · Should we apply? · Save it to track its dates
- Tennessee state
Arts Education Project Support – FY28
Tennessee Arts Commission · Opening soon
Due Jan 8, 2027 · 89 days left
Next: Should we apply? · Save it to track its dates
- Nonprofit
Historic Preservation Grant Program
Maury County Historical Society · Closed for this year
Next round: about Apr 15 – Jun 15, 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.
- Private foundation · Knoxville
Jane I Pettway Foundation
40 Tennessee grants · typical grant $5,000 to $11,000 (tax year 2024)
Next step: see how to apply. Stated deadline: Mar 31, 2027.
- Private foundation · Knoxville
Stowers Machinery Foundation Inc.
91 Tennessee grants · typical grant $1,000 to $5,000 (tax year 2025)
Next step: check how to apply before sending anything.
- United Way · Nashville
United Way of Middle Tennessee Inc.
315 Tennessee grants · typical grant $11,250 to $61,000 (tax year 2025)
Next step: check how to apply before sending anything.
1 invitation-only foundation hidden. Show them and their boards. Don't send them a proposal. Look for a connection.