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Foundation
Sparkplug Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 1, 2026 · 22 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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Nonprofit
The Biz Foundry · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 28, 2026 · 18 days left
- Award
- $2,500 – $10K
- Local program: Cannon County, Clay County, Cumberland County, DeKalb County and 10 more counties
- No match
A pitch competition for new or early-stage businesses with a tie to the Upper Cumberland (started, starting or moving there) that aim to grow past $1 million in sales. Prizes are $10,000, $5,000 and $2,500, plus an audience prize. Six finalists get free...
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Federal
Administration for Children and Families - OHS · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Oct 14, 2026 · due about Dec 15, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $1M – $79.7M
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Location limits unclear. Check who can apply
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 98 past Tennessee awards
Administration for Children and Families - OHS expects to make 255 awards of $1 million to $79.7 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
Administration for Children and Families - OHS · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Oct 14, 2026 · due about Dec 15, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $1.2M – $5M
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Location limits unclear. Check who can apply
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 98 past Tennessee awards
Administration for Children and Families - OHS expects to make 4 awards of $1.2 million to $5 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Association
USTA Tennessee (Outreach Committee) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 21 days left
- Award
- $250 – $1,000
Small grants to start tennis programs in underserved parts of Tennessee. Examples include after-school, parks and recreation, school and adaptive tennis. First-time applicants get priority.
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Tennessee state
TN Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 5, 2026 · 26 days left
- Award
- From $100K
One-time state money to buy, build or renovate permanent affordable housing for Tennesseans with mental illness or substance use disorders who are coming home from prison or jail or were previously incarcerated. Requests start at $100,000, and the housing...
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Nonprofit
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 31, 2026 · 82 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Existing FIRST teams can get half of the first-year fee paid to start a new Tech Challenge team. It helps schools and clubs add more student robotics teams. Tennessee teams are eligible.
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Association
Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR) · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Dec 15, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $500
Gives $500 to start or improve a reptile and amphibian education project at a zoo, museum, park or nature center. One person applies for the project.
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Nonprofit
Youth Service America (YSA) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 25, 2026 · 15 days left
- Award
- Up to $2,000
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Grants of $2,000 help start or grow youth councils. Grantees hold a youth leadership summit near MLK Day 2027. A $1,000 match is required.
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Nonprofit
International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Nov 1, 2026 · due Dec 31, 2026
- Award
- $10K – $30K
Should we apply? · Get ready
IMBA gives free trail planning and design help to communities starting mountain bike trails. A second track offers trail care and fundraising training. Apply November 1 to December 31, 2026.
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Nonprofit
National FFA Organization · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Nov 15, 2026 · 36 days left
- Award
- Up to $1,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
FFA members in grades 7-12 can apply for a $1,000 grant to start or grow their own farm or ag project. Awards are based mostly on financial need. The application opens in October and closes November 15.
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Corporate
The Union Home Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Nov 15, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- From $1,000
The charity arm of Union Home Mortgage gives grants to nonprofits across the U.S. for money-skills classes and housing. Grants start at $1,000 and usually last one year. Apply online by Feb. 15, May 15, Aug. 15 or Nov. 15.
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Association
NRPA with MLS GO and RCX Sports Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 31, 2026 · 82 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
This fund helps park agencies run affordable MLS GO youth soccer leagues. Money can pay for player scholarships, uniforms and start-up gear. Applications are due December 31, 2026.
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Foundation
NBA Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Oct 31, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- From $25K
- Local program: Shelby County
- No match
The NBA Foundation funds nonprofits that help young people ages 14 to 24 get ready for jobs and careers. Programs must serve youth in an NBA team market, such as Memphis. Grants start at $25,000.
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Association
Dental Trade Alliance Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 30, 2026 · 51 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
The DTA Foundation funds new pilot projects that improve oral health and access to dental care. Nonprofits, universities and government agencies can apply. Funding starts the following September or October.
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Federal
69A350 OSDBU · Department of Transportation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 21 days left
- Award
- Up to $377K
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
69A350 OSDBU expects to make 1 award of up to $377,016. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
69A350 OSDBU · Department of Transportation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 21 days left
- Award
- Up to $231K
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
69A350 OSDBU expects to make 1 award of up to $231,183. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Local
Jefferson County Government (Jefferson County Opioid Board) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 15, 2026 · 5 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Jefferson County
- Only 5 days left to apply
Jefferson County's Opioid Board grants opioid settlement money to organizations serving county residents for approved remediation work such as prevention, treatment, recovery and naloxone. About $152,109 is available in total for the 2027 cycle; proposals...
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Education foundation
Educating Character Initiative, Program for Leadership and Character (Wake Forest University) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Nov 15, 2026 · due Dec 15, 2026
- Award
- Up to $50K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Gives colleges up to $50,000 to start or test character education work. It suits schools new to this work or running small pilots. Two- and four-year colleges can apply.
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Health foundation
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 9, 2026 · 60 days left
- Award
- Up to $250K
Two-year grants for junior faculty starting pancreatic cancer research. The award is $250,000.
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