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Tennessee Historical Commission

Civil War Sites Preservation Fund (Tennessee Wars Commission)

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Key facts

Deadline
Due Oct 31, 2026 · 23 days left
Award size
Not stated: see the official notice
Match ?
Required: you cover 50% of the total project · Work out your budget and match
Who can apply
Nonprofit with 501(c)(3)
Where
Anywhere in Tennessee

Your share in dollars

Based on the funder's stated 50% 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

  • Available in Tennessee
  • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)

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About this grant

Matching money for 501(c)(3)s to buy and permanently protect land at Tennessee's most significant Civil War battlefields, or Underground Railroad sites eligible for the National Register.

Ask a partner for a letter

Your schedule, working back from the deadline

  1. Oct10
    Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
    Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters.
  2. Oct26
    Finish a complete draft for a final review
    Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft.
  3. Oct28
    Submit
    Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble.
  4. Oct31
    Deadline
    From the funder.

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