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Foundation
Robinson Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 15, 2026 · 4 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- Only 4 days left to apply
A family foundation that funds charities serving the Southern U.S., including Tennessee. Areas include children and families, disaster relief, medical help, veterans, animal welfare and education. Apply online during the spring or fall window.
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Federal
National Institute of Food and Agriculture · Department of Agriculture · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 15, 2026 · 4 days left
- Award
- $150K – $750K
- In Tennessee
- No match
- Only 4 days left to apply
- 9 past Tennessee awards
National Institute of Food and Agriculture expects to make 36 awards of $150,000 to $750,000.
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Nonprofit
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) with Caterpillar Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 6, 2026 · 26 days left
- Award
- $5,000 – $30K
- Local program: Davidson County
Caterpillar Foundation and PLTW fund public and charter schools within 15 miles of Nashville. Schools can start or grow PLTW Computer Science or Engineering. Schools with many low-income students get priority.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 4, 2026 · 24 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 183 past Tennessee awards
A grant from U.S. National Science Foundation.
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Corporate
Brown-Forman (Jack Daniel's) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 1, 2026 · 21 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Brown-Forman funds nonprofits in arts and culture, lifelong learning, and community well-being, with Louisville groups getting priority. Groups may apply once per year for a grant or event sponsorship. Deadlines are May 1, August 1, November 1, and February 1.
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Foundation
Sparkplug Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 1, 2026 · 21 days left
- Award
- $1,000 – $20K
One-year grants for new groups and new projects in education, community organizing and music. It favors small, community-led work that has trouble getting other funding. Budgets must be under $1 million.
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Association
NADP Foundation (National Association of Dental Plans) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 2, 2026 · 22 days left
- Award
- Up to $50K
The NADP Foundation funds research and education projects that improve access to dental care. Projects can also improve how dental benefits work. Up to $50,000 per project, with three to four awards for 2027.
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Nonprofit
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) with John Deere Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 6, 2026 · 26 days left
- Award
- $5,000 – $35K
- Local program: Greene County
John Deere Foundation and PLTW fund schools within 40 miles of the John Deere site in Greeneville. Schools can start or grow any PLTW program. At least half of students must get free or reduced lunch, or the school must be very rural.
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Corporate
Arconic Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 20 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Blount County, Knox County, Loudon County, Monroe County and 1 more counties
- No match
FIRST LEGO League, Tech Challenge, and Robotics Competition teams near Arconic sites can apply for help. In Tennessee, teams in five East Tennessee counties qualify. Teams must already be registered with FIRST.
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Foundation
The Rota Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 20 days left
- Award
- $250 – $10K
Small grants for local community nonprofits anywhere in the US. Areas include animals, education, health, hunger, homelessness, veterans and human rights. Grants run $250 to $10,000 and average about $5,000.
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Federal
National Institute of Food and Agriculture · Department of Agriculture · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 15, 2026 · 4 days left
- Award
- $78K – $705K
- In Tennessee
- No match
- Only 4 days left to apply
- 1 past Tennessee award
National Institute of Food and Agriculture expects to make 28 awards of $78,000 to $705,000.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 4, 2026 · 24 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 316 past Tennessee awards
U.S. National Science Foundation expects to make 50 awards.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 21, 2026 · 10 days left
- Award
- From $190K
- In Tennessee
- No match
- Only 10 days left to apply
- 68 past Tennessee awards
U.S. National Science Foundation expects to make 45 awards.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 14, 2026 · 3 days left
- Award
- From $600K
- In Tennessee
- No match
- Only 3 days left to apply
- 61 past Tennessee awards
A grant from U.S. National Science Foundation.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 4, 2026 · 24 days left
- Award
- $160K – $170K
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 63 past Tennessee awards
U.S. National Science Foundation expects to make 20 awards of $160,000 to $170,000.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 14, 2026 · 3 days left
- Award
- $100K – $3.5M
- Only tribes or Native American / Native Hawaiian organizations can apply
U.S. National Science Foundation expects to make 55 awards of $100,000 to $3.5 million.
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Local
Collierville Education Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 25, 2026 · 14 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Shelby County
Competitive grants for Collierville Schools teachers to buy equipment and materials for ambitious classroom projects tied to the district's 2030 strategic plan. Requires school administration sign-off; requests of $10,000 or more need a board presentation.
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Local
CMC Education Foundation (Clarksville-Montgomery County) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Oct 19, 2026 · due Oct 30, 2026
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- Local program: Montgomery County
Small grants to Clarksville-Montgomery County schools for staff-morale efforts open to all employees, such as appreciation-week meals or food trucks. A school may request $15 per full-time employee; only CMCSS schools may apply this year.
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Nonprofit
The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 12, 2026 · 1 day left
- Award
- Up to $1,000
- In Tennessee
- Only 1 day left to apply
Schools and colleges that teach Japanese can get up to $1,000 for textbooks and teaching materials. The grant pays back costs after purchase. Laptops and other electronics are not covered.
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Education foundation
Johnson City Public Schools Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 16, 2026 · 5 days left
- Award
- Up to $1,500
- Local program: Carter County, Sullivan County, Washington County
- No match
- Only 5 days left to apply
Teachers in Johnson City Schools, Tennessee, can ask for up to $1,500 for classroom ideas and materials. Items that last more than one year come first. Travel, training and guest speakers are not paid for. Your principal must sign the form before you send it in.
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