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7 grants in Knox County

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  1. Tennessee state

    Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Wildland Fire Suppression Kits – 2026

    TN Department of Agriculture – Division of Forestry · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Opens Nov 15, 2026 · due Dec 15, 2026
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • On GrantMe's grant guide for fire or rescue department: a program groups like yours win
    • In Knox County
    • Population limit in the notice: “fire departments serving populations under 10,000”. Check that yours qualifies
    • 18 past Tennessee awards

    Fire departments serving populations under 10,000 can apply for a wildland fire suppression kit of protective gear and hand tools worth about $3,000. Departments must be legally organized and have a current memorandum of understanding with the Division of...

    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  2. Private

    Personal Safety Systems (bailout gear) grants for fire departments

    Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Memorial Foundation · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due about Jun 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Up to $25K
    • Open to your kind of group
    • On GrantMe's grant guide for fire or rescue department: a program groups like yours win
    • In Knox County

    This foundation helps fire departments buy personal safety systems that let firefighters escape from high windows. Grants are up to $25,000 a year and are paid to the vendor. Departments in need across the U.S. can apply.

    Checked 3 days ago against the source

  3. Tennessee state

    Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Assistance & Community Education Grants – 2027 cycle

    TN Department of Agriculture – Division of Forestry · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Opens Oct 15, 2026 · due Nov 15, 2026
    Award
    Up to $20K
    • Open to your kind of group
    • On GrantMe's grant guide for fire or rescue department: a program groups like yours win
    • In Knox County

    Communities at wildfire risk that have an approved Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) can get reimbursement grants for fuel reduction, firebreaks, dry hydrants, access improvements, signage and resident education. A first mitigation grant is up to...

    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  4. Corporate

    Safety First Grant

    Norfolk Southern · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Opens Feb 1, 2027 · due Aug 2, 2027
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • Only near the company's Tennessee locations — check the program page

    Safety First grants support groups that provide safety services or teach safe behavior, including first responders. Groups in Norfolk Southern's 22-state network can apply. The 2027 window runs February 1 to August 2, 2027, at 5 p.m. ET.

    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  5. 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.

    Checked 3 days ago against the source

  6. Federal

    Military and Civilian Partnership for Trauma Readiness Grant Program/Mission Zero

    Admin for Strategic Preparedness and Response · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon

    Deadline
    The funder's estimated date (Apr 14, 2025) has passed. Check the official notice Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Up to $4M
    • Open to your kind of group
    • In Knox County
    • No match
    • 1 past Tennessee award

    Admin for Strategic Preparedness and Response expects to make 30 awards of up to $4 million. Open to nonprofit with 501(c)(3).

    Checked today against the source

  7. Corporate

    Traffic safety, driver education and financial literacy grants

    The Auto Club Group Foundation (AAA) · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Opens Jan 4, 2027
    Award
    $5,000 – $15K
    • Open to your kind of group
    • In Knox County

    AAA's foundation funds traffic safety, driver education and money skills for K-12 students. Grants are usually $5,000 to $15,000. The 2026 budget is used up, and applications reopen January 4, 2027.

    Checked 3 days ago against the source

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Foundations that have funded groups in Knox County

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