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Nonprofit
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) with Arconic Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 4, 2026 · 54 days left
- Award
- Up to $20K
Arconic Foundation and PLTW give $20,000 grants to public and charter schools that add PLTW's Advanced Manufacturing course. The school must offer the course in 2027-28.
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Foundation
Nora Roberts Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 30, 2026 · 50 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Hamilton County
- No match
Small grants with literacy as the top priority, plus arts, children, social justice and environment. Groups near the foundation in Maryland get priority, but U.S. groups anywhere may apply. Average awards are $3,000 for groups outside its home area.
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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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Nonprofit
Paralyzed Veterans of America Education Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 2, 2026 · 52 days left
- Award
- Up to $75K
Grants for education projects that help people with spinal cord injury or disease, their families, and caregivers. Funds consumer and caregiver education, training for health workers, and conferences. Project grants can reach $75,000 for one year.
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Corporate
Kroger · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 4, 2026 · 54 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Only near the company's Tennessee sites. Check the program page
Kroger gives local donations and foundation grants, with a focus on ending hunger and food waste. Foundation grants are reviewed four times a year; the next 2026 deadline is December 4. Make an account on Kroger's request site and allow up to four weeks...
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Corporate
Gene Haas Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 1, 2026 · 51 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Grants to high schools and high school tech centers that teach CNC machining. The school gives the money to students as scholarships or uses it for supplies, camps or competitions. It can't buy machines. The foundation suggests $500 to $2,500 per student.
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Corporate
The TJX Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 20 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Only near the company's Tennessee sites. Check the program page
The TJX Foundation funds basic needs, out-of-school help for at-risk youth, youth job training and safety from relationship abuse. Nonprofits must serve people within 15 miles of a TJX store or office. Send a short letter of inquiry first.
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Corporate
First Horizon Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 31, 2026 · 81 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Available in Hamilton County
The First Horizon Foundation gives grants to nonprofits in Chattanooga and Cleveland, Tennessee. The application opens October 1, 2026, and closes December 31, 2026. Decisions come by February 28, 2027.
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Foundation
Robinson Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 15, 2026 · 4 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Hamilton County
- 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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Foundation or nonprofit
Friends of NRA / The NRA Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 22, 2026 · 72 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Equipment, supplies, and funding for shooting sports, firearm and hunting safety, marksmanship, and conservation programs. Tennessee committee recommends grants from funds raised at Tennessee events.
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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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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 18, 2026 · 38 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Hamilton County
- No match
- 183 past Tennessee awards, incl. your county
A grant from U.S. National Science Foundation.
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Foundation
The Teagle Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 1, 2026 · 51 days left
- Award
- $10K – $300K
- In Hamilton County
- No match
Colleges can get funds to invite underserved high school students to study great books on campus. Programs focus on purpose and civic life. Start with a 3-5 page concept paper.
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Foundation
The Haslam 3 Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Dec 31, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Knoxville family foundation that gives only to 501(c)(3) charities, mostly in Tennessee and Ohio. Send a written request by June 30 or December 31. Most past Tennessee grants went to Knoxville education, youth and park groups.
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Foundation
AHB Foundation (formerly Bailey Family Foundation) · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Nov 30, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Knoxville family foundation that gives only to 501(c)(3) charities and prefers East Tennessee groups. Most past grants went to Knoxville arts, schools, parks and health groups. Send a written request by May 31 or November 30.
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Foundation
The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 10, 2026 · 30 days left
- Award
- Up to $20K
- In Hamilton County
- No match
This foundation gives small grants where a little money can make a big difference. Any US nonprofit can apply, for programs or general operations. Requests are capped at $20,000 or one-quarter of yearly income.
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Foundation
Kenneth E. Boring Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Dec 31, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Family foundation that gives to 501(c)(3) charities, mostly for general needs. Most past grants went to Dalton, Georgia, and Chattanooga groups. Apply in writing with proof of nonprofit status by December 31.
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Foundation
Sparkplug Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 1, 2026 · 21 days left
- Award
- $1,000 – $20K
- In Hamilton County
- No match
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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Nonprofit
CMA Foundation (Country Music Association) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 12, 2026 · 32 days left
- Award
- Up to $5,000
- In Hamilton County
- No match
Public school music teachers can apply to be named a Music Teacher of Excellence. Each year 30 teachers win $5,000, split between their classroom and themselves. Phase One is due November 12, 2026.
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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 Hamilton County
- 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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