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TN Department of Environment & Conservation

Oak Ridge Reservation Natural Resource Damages Restoration Grants – Cycle 2

Opening soon

Deadline
Opens Oct 19, 2026 · due Jan 22, 2027
Award size
Not stated: see the official notice
Match ?
Required: you cover 20% of the total project · Work out your budget and match
Who can apply
City or town government, County government, Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), Small business, Individuals
Where
Anderson County, Roane County
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Your share in dollars

Based on the funder's stated 20% applicant share. Some programs lower it for distressed counties or accept donated help.

Before you apply: Tennessee state agencies usually require you to be registered as a supplier in the state's Edison system before they can pay a grant. Ask the program contact, and register early. Get-ready checklist

How this fits you

  • Only for Anderson County, Roane County
  • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)

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About this grant

Funds habitat restoration, land preservation, groundwater improvements, and better public recreation access in watersheds around the Oak Ridge Reservation, paid from a $42 million cleanup settlement fund. Governments, nonprofits, businesses, and individuals can apply, starting with a pre-proposal.

Official notice: https://www.tn.gov/environment/news/2026/9/18/second-cycle-grants-restoration-of-natural-resources-oak-ridge-reservation.html · Printed from grantme.click/grants/7585c53a-f5cf-4647-bee7-c8890898ee16

Application (opens Oct 19, 2026) Add dates to my calendar

Ask a partner for a letter

Your schedule, working back from the deadline

  1. Jan1
    Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
    Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters.
  2. Jan15
    Finish a complete draft for a final review
    Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft.
  3. Jan19
    Submit
    Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble.
  4. Jan22
    Deadline
    From the funder.

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Writing the need statement? Unicoi County facts with citations.

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