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440 grants in Davidson County

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  1. Local

    Literary Arts Project Grants (2026 cycle)

    South Arts · Open

    Deadline
    Due today (Oct 7, 2026)
    Award
    Up to $5,000
    • Open to: Public library or Friends of the Library
    • Available in Davidson County
    • Due today — apply now

    Project grants for independent nonprofit literary organizations and small presses in the nine-state South Arts region, including Tennessee, for publishing projects (journal issues, books, anthologies) or literary community engagement. Government units,...

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  2. Federal

    OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program Round 9

    Bureau of Justice Assistance · Department of Justice · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 8, 2026 · 1 day left
    Award
    Up to $3M
    • Open to: Public library or Friends of the Library
    • Available in Davidson County (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Only 1 day left to apply
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 2

    This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program. This program will support state, local, Tribal, and territorial prosecuting agencies to assign or hire qualified prosecutors to serve full-time or part-time (on a...

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  3. Local

    Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) – 2026-2027 Request for Applications

    Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA), Nashville · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 9, 2026 · 2 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to: Public library or Friends of the Library
    • Available in Davidson County
    • Only 2 days left to apply
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 58 — including your county

    HUD HOPWA funds administered by MDHA for housing projects serving people living with HIV/AIDS and their families with incomes at or below 80% of area median income in the Nashville area.

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  4. Federal

    BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—Local Formula

    Bureau of Justice Assistance · Department of Justice · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 9, 2026 · 2 days left
    Award
    Up to $5M
    • Open to: Public library or Friends of the Library
    • Available in Davidson County (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Only 2 days left to apply
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 120 — including your county

    The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is committed to advancing work that furthers the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) mission to keep our country safe and secure and uphold the rule of law and protect the rights of American citizens. OJP provides...

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  5. Federal

    FYs 2024 through 2026 - Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) Competitive Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity

    DOT Federal Highway Administration · Department of Transportation · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 9, 2026 · 2 days left
    Award
    Up to $60M
    • Open to: Public library or Friends of the Library
    • Available in Davidson County (nationwide program)
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
    • Only 2 days left to apply
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 12 — including your county

    The intent of the PROTECT Competitive Grant Program is to fund projects to improve the resilience of the surface transportation system, including highways, public transportation, ports, and intercity passenger rail. Program goals include protecting:...

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  6. Tennessee state

    Mental Health Transport (Humane Transport of Patients) Grant

    TN Office of Criminal Justice Programs (Dept. of Finance & Administration) · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 9, 2026 · 2 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to: Public library or Friends of the Library
    • Available in Davidson County
    • Only 2 days left to apply

    Offsets costs for sheriff's offices that carry out, or designate an agent for, non-custodial mental health transports under state law.

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  7. Federal

    Staff Support to Tribal Radioactive Materials Transportation Committee for Engagement with the United States (U.S.) Department of Energy on Radioactive Materials Transportation Planning

    Idaho Field Office · Department of Energy · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 9, 2026 · 2 days left
    Award
    Up to $2M
    • Only tribes or Native American / Native Hawaiian organizations can apply

    Staff Support to the Tribal Radioactive Materials Transportation Committee for Engagement with the U.S. Department of Energy on Radioactive Materials Transportation Planning. Facilitate engagement between DOE and federally-recognized Tribal governments...

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  8. Tennessee state

    Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF)

    TN Department of Agriculture · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 10, 2026 · 3 days left
    Award
    Up to $500K
    • Open to: Public library or Friends of the Library
    • Available in Davidson County
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
    • Only 3 days left to apply

    Grants for new or growing agriculture, food, and forestry businesses whose value-added or processing projects raise income or open markets for other Tennessee farmers. The grant can cover no more than a quarter of the project budget.

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  9. Federal

    2026 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program

    Forest Service · Department of Agriculture · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 12, 2026 · 5 days left
    Award
    $200K – $750K
    • Open to: Public library or Friends of the Library
    • Available in Davidson County (nationwide program)
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
    • Only 5 days left to apply
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 3 — including your county

    The intent of the National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share grant program is to advance solutions to the economic, health, and environmental challenges faced by communities. This year’s program focuses on advancing community tree resource...

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  10. Federal

    F26AS00062: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act FY 2026

    Fish and Wildlife Service · Department of the Interior · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 13, 2026 · 6 days left
    Award
    $2,000 – $500K
    • Open to: Public library or Friends of the Library
    • Available in Davidson County (nationwide program)
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
    • Only 6 days left to apply

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) requests interested entities to submit research, restoration, and Regional Project proposals for the restoration of the Great Lakes Basin fish and wildlife resources, as authorized under the Great Lakes Fish and...

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  11. Tennessee state

    Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (Community Forest Program) – FY2026 round

    USDA Forest Service (applications via TN Dept. of Agriculture Division of Forestry) · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 13, 2026 · 6 days left
    Award
    Up to $600K
    • Open to: Public library or Friends of the Library
    • Available in Davidson County
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
    • Only 6 days left to apply

    Helps local governments, tribes and qualified conservation nonprofits buy privately owned forestland outright to create a community forest with public access. Tennessee applicants submit to the state forester (TDA Division of Forestry), not through...

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  12. Federal

    Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program

    Forest Service · Department of Agriculture · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 13, 2026 · 6 days left
    Award
    Up to $600K
    • Open to: Public library or Friends of the Library
    • Available in Davidson County (nationwide program)
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
    • Only 6 days left to apply

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, State, Private & Tribal Forestry, is requesting applications for the Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (Community Forest Program or CFP). CFP is a competitive grant program that...

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  13. Federal

    OVC FY 2026 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking

    Office for Victims of Crime · Department of Justice · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 14, 2026 · 7 days left
    Award
    Up to $1M
    • Open to: Public library or Friends of the Library
    • Available in Davidson County (nationwide program)
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
    • Only 7 days left to apply
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 18 — including your county

    This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OVC FY 2026 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking. This opportunity supports jurisdictions in developing and expanding a multidisciplinary, collaborative task force...

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  14. Foundation

    Dance and Arts-Related general operating support

    The Shubert Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 14, 2026 · 7 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to: Public library or Friends of the Library
    • Available in Davidson County (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Only 7 days left to apply

    Nonprofit dance companies and arts-related groups can apply for general operating support. Applications are due October 14, 2026. Take the online eligibility quiz first.

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  15. Private

    Rachael Ray No-Kill Excellence and Save Them All Grants (2027 cycle)

    Best Friends Animal Society with the Rachael Ray Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 14, 2026 · 7 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to: Public library or Friends of the Library
    • Available in Davidson County (nationwide program)
    • Only 7 days left to apply

    Two grants help Best Friends Network Partners save more shelter cats and dogs. Send a letter of interest by October 14, 2026. Invited groups then send a full application by December 16.

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  16. Corporate

    Science Discovery on Main Street grants

    Main Street America · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 15, 2026 · 8 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to: Public library or Friends of the Library
    • Available in Davidson County (nationwide program)
    • Only 8 days left to apply

    Grants that help rural Main Street programs find and promote local science history and assets. Only Main Street America accredited or affiliate programs in towns of 50,000 people or fewer, with budgets under $1 million, can apply.

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  17. Local

    Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants - Worshiping Communities

    Calvin Institute of Christian Worship (Calvin University) · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 15, 2026 · 8 days left
    Award
    $8,000 – $25K
    • Open to: Public library or Friends of the Library
    • Available in Davidson County (nationwide program)
    • Only 8 days left to apply

    Grants for churches and other worshiping communities to try year-long projects that renew worship and preaching. Awards range from $8,000 to $25,000. Groups in the U.S. or Canada with tax-exempt status may apply.

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  18. Federal

    BJA FY 2026 Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Program

    Bureau of Justice Assistance · Department of Justice · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 15, 2026 · 8 days left
    Award
    Up to $500K
    • Open to: Public library or Friends of the Library
    • Available in Davidson County (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Only 8 days left to apply

    This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Program. This opportunity supports states and units of local government, including tribal governments that perform law enforcement functions, in...

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  19. Local

    Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs – 2026 Request for Applications

    Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA), Nashville · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 16, 2026 · 9 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to: Public library or Friends of the Library
    • Available in Davidson County
    • Only 9 days left to apply
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 110 — including your county

    HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funds administered by MDHA for Nashville-Davidson County, for nonprofits and local government agencies serving people experiencing homelessness. Applications go through MDHA's Neighborly portal.

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  20. Tennessee state

    AmeriCorps State Competitive & EAP Grants – 2027-28

    Volunteer Tennessee (Governor's Commission on Volunteerism & Service) · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 16, 2026 · 9 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to: Public library or Friends of the Library
    • Available in Davidson County
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
    • Only 9 days left to apply
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 61 — including your county

    Federal AmeriCorps funds, run through Volunteer Tennessee, for nonprofits and public agencies to operate AmeriCorps programs in disaster services, economic opportunity, education, environment, health and veterans. Competitive and Education Award Program...

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