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62 grants in Knox County

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  1. Corporate

    Donation Requests (Education, Hunger, Community Servants)

    Weigel's · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • Available in Knox County

    Weigel's, the East Tennessee convenience store chain, takes online donation requests from 501(c)(3) groups in its store communities that work on education, hunger, or support for community servants. Event requests must arrive at least 20 business days...

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    Checked 5 days ago against the source

  2. Corporate

    CHS Seeds for Stewardship cooperative matching grants

    CHS Inc. · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    $1,000 – $10K
    • Open to your kind of group
    • Only near the company's Tennessee sites. Check the program page

    CHS matches gifts of $1,000 to $10,000 that farm co-ops make to rural projects, like fire department gear or FFA and 4-H. Only a CHS member co-op or CHS ag retail store can apply, not the local group. Applications are taken online all year.

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    Checked 6 days ago against the source

  3. Corporate

    BNSF Railway Foundation grants

    BNSF Railway · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • Only near the company's Tennessee sites. Check the program page

    The BNSF Railway Foundation funds groups near BNSF rail lines, with preference for environment, health and human services, public safety and STEM education. Public charity 501(c)(3)s, first responders and local government divisions can apply online....

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    Checked 6 days ago against the source

  4. Tennessee state

    Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants (Tennessee)

    USDA Rural Development – Tennessee State Office · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Up to $1M
    • Open to your kind of group
    • In Knox County
    • 4 past Tennessee awards

    Grants to help rural communities of 10,000 or fewer prepare for or recover from an emergency that threatens safe drinking water, such as a sharp drop in water quantity or quality within the last two years.

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    Checked 6 days ago against the source

  5. Tennessee state

    TECB Cybersecurity Grant Program (911 district reimbursement)

    Tennessee Emergency Communications Board (Dept. of Commerce & Insurance) · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • In Knox County
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)

    Reimburses Tennessee emergency communications (911) districts for 75% of the cost of approved cybersecurity equipment and services, up to a set amount per district. Districts submit a written request describing and justifying the purchase to the TECB...

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    Checked 6 days ago against the source

  6. Corporate

    Public donation requests

    Colonial Pipeline Company · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • Available in Knox County

    Colonial Pipeline gives to nonprofits in communities along its fuel pipeline, including its Chattanooga, Knoxville and Nashville sites. It funds education, public safety, the environment and community engagement. School STEM requests near its pipeline get...

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    Checked 5 days ago against the source

  7. Corporate

    Community investment donations and sponsorships (Apply for Funding)

    Enbridge · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • Available in Knox County

    Enbridge gives donations to groups within about 10 miles of its gas pipelines and sites. It funds safety, youth and education, social services and the environment. Its list of eligible places includes about 200 Tennessee towns.

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  8. Foundation

    Criminal justice grants (Letter of Inquiry)

    Public Welfare Foundation · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Opens Portal reopens Fall 2026 (exact date not posted). (no exact date yet)
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • In Knox County
    • No match

    Funds groups working to change youth and adult criminal justice systems and reduce violence. Tennessee is one of its target places. You start with a short letter of inquiry.

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    Checked 5 days ago against the source

  9. Corporate

    Louder Than Words grants

    JD Finish Line Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Due about Oct 15, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Up to $10K
    • Open to your kind of group
    • In Knox County

    The JD Finish Line Foundation gives grants of up to $10,000 to nonprofits across the country. Each of three yearly rounds has its own focus: health, job skills or safe communities. The current safe communities round closes October 15.

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  10. Foundation

    Program and operating grants (environment, human services, disaster relief)

    The Lawrence Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 31, 2026 · 20 days left
    Award
    $5,000 – $10K
    • Open to your kind of group
    • In Knox County
    • No match

    A family foundation that gives program and general operating grants anywhere in the US. It funds environment and human services work, plus some disaster relief. Most grants are $5,000 to $10,000.

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  11. Nonprofit

    Project Grants (state court improvement)

    State Justice Institute · Open

    Deadline
    Due Nov 1, 2026 · 21 days left
    Award
    Up to $300K
    • Open to your kind of group
    • In Knox County
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)

    The State Justice Institute funds projects that improve how state and local courts work. Courts and national court support groups can apply. Every grant needs a cash match at least equal to the award.

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    Checked 5 days ago against the source

  12. Nonprofit

    Youth Learn-to-Swim Grant

    USA Swimming Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Due Nov 15, 2026 · 35 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • In Knox County
    • No match

    Grants help swim lesson programs give free or low-cost lessons to children. Money can also pay for rides to lessons. You must be an approved Swim Lesson Provider before November 15.

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  13. Nonprofit

    Adult Learn-to-Swim Grant

    USA Swimming Foundation (with U.S. Masters Swimming) · Open

    Deadline
    Due Nov 15, 2026 · 35 days left
    Award
    Up to $5,000
    • Open to your kind of group
    • In Knox County
    • No match

    Grants help instructors and programs teach adults to swim. The goal is fewer adult drownings. Winners must register as a U.S. Masters Swimming club or workout group.

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  14. Corporate

    Domtar Connects community investments

    Domtar · Open

    Deadline
    Due Nov 30, 2026 · 50 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • Only near the company's Tennessee sites. Check the program page

    Domtar funds groups working on education and literacy, people in need, and the environment near its sites. Apply through the online form between January 1 and November 30. Requests are reviewed every two months.

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    Checked 6 days ago against the source

  15. Corporate

    Spark Good Local Community Grants (Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs, distribution centers)

    Walmart / Walmart Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Due Nov 30, 2026 · 50 days left
    Award
    $250 – $5,000
    • Open to your kind of group
    • Only near the company's Tennessee sites. Check the program page

    Local Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs and distribution centers give cash grants of $250 to $5,000 to groups serving their area. Nonprofits, schools, local governments and faith groups running community projects can apply. Apply through a Spark Good account on...

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    Checked 6 days ago against the source

  16. Federal

    ROSS Rapid Response Program

    Department of Housing and Urban Development · Open

    Deadline
    Due Jan 25, 2027 · 106 days left
    Award
    $112K – $250K
    • Open to your kind of group
    • In Knox County
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
    • 26 past Tennessee awards

    Department of Housing and Urban Development expects to make 20 awards of $112,500 to $250,000. Open to nonprofit with 501(c)(3), tribal government or nonprofit without 501(c)(3).

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  17. Corporate

    Polaris TRAILS Grants Program

    Polaris Inc. · Open

    Deadline
    Due about Mar 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Up to $10K
    • Open to your kind of group
    • In Knox County
    • No match

    Polaris gives money or products to off-road and snowmobile clubs for safe riding and trail care. Groups can get up to $10,000 a year. Deadlines are March 1 and September 1.

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    Checked 3 days ago against the source

  18. Nonprofit

    Equipment and Technology Support (ETS) Grants for Children's Advocacy Centers

    National Children's Alliance · Open

    Deadline
    Due Jun 30, 2027 · 262 days left
    Award
    $5,000 – $50K
    • Open to your kind of group
    • In Knox County

    Grants for children's advocacy centers to buy or upgrade equipment and technology. Awards are $5,000 to $50,000. Applications are taken until June 30, 2027, or until money runs out.

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  19. Nonprofit

    America The Beautiful Trail Grant Program (National Forest trails)

    America The Beautiful Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Accepts applications through Dec 31, 2027. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Up to $50K
    • Open to your kind of group
    • In Knox County
    • No match

    This program pays for trail repair and planning on National Forest trails. Awards average up to $50,000 per trail. A Forest Service manager must sign an approval form.

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  20. Nonprofit

    National Disaster Recovery Fund for Archives (NDRFA)

    Society of American Archivists Foundation (with Society of Southwest Archivists) · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Up to $5,000
    • Open to your kind of group
    • In Knox County

    Grants of up to $5,000 help archives, libraries and museums save records hurt by a major disaster. Money can pay for freeze drying, storage, moving materials and supplies. You do not need to be a member to apply.

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