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Tennessee state
USDA Rural Development – Tennessee State Office · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Lake County
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 127 past Tennessee awards, incl. your county
Low-interest loans and grants to build, buy or improve essential community facilities in rural towns of 20,000 or fewer, such as clinics, fire stations, child care centers, libraries and food banks. Grants cover a share of the cost that depends on...
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Tennessee state
USDA Forest Service (applications via TN Dept. of Agriculture Division of Forestry) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 13, 2026 · 3 days left
- Award
- Up to $600K
- In Lake County
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- Only 3 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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Tennessee state
TN Department of Agriculture – Division of Forestry · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $1,000
A $1,000 start-up grant helps a community that is beginning its Community Wildfire Protection Plan cover early outreach, education, planning and field-work costs. On-the-ground mitigation work is not eligible under this grant. Contact the Division of...
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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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Association
USTA Southern · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Funds to start a new community tennis association. This is a local, volunteer-run nonprofit that grows tennis. Send the completed form to the USTA state office.
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Association
USTA Southern · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Funding for community tennis associations. It can pay for marketing, training, programs, equipment and facility work. Contact the state office to apply.
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Corporate
Leaders Credit Union · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Leaders Credit Union, based in Jackson, gives community support to nonprofits that serve a West Tennessee county. It favors health and wellness, financial literacy, education and youth leadership. Apply online at least 45 days before your event.
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Corporate
Farm Credit Mid-America · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Farm Credit Mid-America funds programs that help young and beginning farmers, youth in agriculture, or the farm industry in its territory, including Tennessee. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status get priority. Requests are reviewed the first full week of each...
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Community foundation
Community Foundation of West Tennessee · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens early 2027 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
Annual grants for nonprofits addressing needs across the Jackson-based foundation's West Tennessee region, such as food insecurity, workforce, and youth prevention. The next cycle opens in early 2027.
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Tennessee state
TN Department of Economic & Community Development · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens spring 2027 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Up to $1M
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Lake County
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 214 past Tennessee awards, incl. your county
Federal HUD money that Tennessee re-grants to smaller cities and counties for water and sewer work, community infrastructure, revitalization, and public health and safety projects. Each eligible city or county may submit one application per year, and the...
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Nonprofit
United Way of West Tennessee · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Feb 2, 2027 · due about Feb 27, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
One-year program grants for nonprofits serving any of 15 West Tennessee counties. Programs must have run at least one year and fit a United Way impact area. Agencies attend a required training in January before applying.
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Tennessee state
Delta Regional Authority · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about May 26 – Aug 24, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $250K – $1M
Should we apply? · Get ready
DRA grants for larger flood control, basic public infrastructure and transportation infrastructure projects in the Delta region, including 21 West Tennessee counties.
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Tennessee state
TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about May 7 – Jun 5, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $300K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Competitive grant from the Tennessee Office of Reentry for programs that train and place justice-involved people in jobs. Funded programs combine training, work-based learning, case management and supportive services. The 2026-27 round closed June 5, 2026;...
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Foundation
Tennessee Titans Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 22, 2026 · 12 days left
- Award
- $500 – $10K
- In Lake County
- Only 12 days left to apply
Program grants from the Titans for Tennessee-based charities working on mental health and wellness, access to technology, workforce and career pathways, or creative arts. Applicants need an IRS determination letter at least three years old and a program...
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Tennessee state
USDA Rural Development – Tennessee State Office · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $1M
- In Lake County
- 1 past Tennessee award
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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Utility / co-op
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $5,000
TVA gives up to $5,000 for litter cleanups and environmental education events in its service area, which covers most of Tennessee. Nonprofits, public schools and local governments can apply all year. Apply at least one month before the event.
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Tennessee state
TN Department of Agriculture – Division of Forestry · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Oct 15, 2026 · due Nov 15, 2026
- Award
- Up to $20K
Should we apply? · Get ready
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...
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Federal
Forest Service · Department of Agriculture · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 8, 2026 · 59 days left
- Award
- Up to $1M
- Location limits unclear. Check who can apply
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Forest Service expects to make 6 awards of up to $1 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Foundation
Citizens Bank Tri-Cities Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A bank-linked foundation in Elizabethton that gives to charities and schools. Send your group's name and how the gift helps the community; there is no deadline. Past grants went mostly to Carter County and Tri-Cities groups.
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Foundation
The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 10, 2026 · 31 days left
- Award
- Up to $20K
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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