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Corporate
Simmons First Foundation (Simmons Bank) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 20 days left
- Award
- $1,000 – $2,500
- Only near the company's Tennessee sites. Check the program page
Small grants of $1,000 to $2,500 for short-term needs of K-12 youth programs in education or health care. No letter of intent is needed. Email or use the website form to ask for an application.
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Corporate
D'Addario Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens January 2027 (due February) (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Shelby County
- No match
Nonprofit music programs that teach kids often can apply for cash support. Students must get at least 2 to 4 hours of in-person lessons each week. You must pass an eligibility quiz first.
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Corporate
Lowe's Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Mar 1 – Mar 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $100K – $1M
Should we apply? · Get ready
Grants of $100,000 to $1 million for skilled-trades training: instructors, materials, training space, equipment and student stipends. Public community and technical colleges apply directly in March. Community nonprofits (August) and national nonprofits...
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Foundation
Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Shelby County
- No match
Funds 501(c)(3) public charities that support constitutional government, free markets, civil society and informed citizens. Start with a short letter of inquiry at any time. Invited full applications have four yearly deadlines.
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Nonprofit
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and KidsGardening · Open
- Deadline
- Due Feb 5, 2027 · 117 days left
- Award
- $750 – $1,500
$750 grants to start or grow a youth garden or green space serving at least 15 kids. Some winners get an extra $750. Apply by February 5, 2027.
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Foundation
The Herb Block Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Jun 2, 2027 · 234 days left
- Award
- $5,000 – $25K
Should we apply? · Get ready
One-year grants of $5,000 to $25,000 for nonpartisan citizen education and voter participation projects. Nonprofits anywhere in the U.S. may apply. Letters of inquiry are due June 2, 2027.
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Corporate
American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Jun 12, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $1,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
White-Reinhardt Grants give $1,000 for K-12 lessons that teach about farming and food. County and state Farm Bureaus apply; schools and groups work with their local Farm Bureau. Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are closed.
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Foundation
The Rota Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 20 days left
- Award
- $250 – $10K
- In Shelby County
- No match
Small grants for local community nonprofits anywhere in the US. Areas include animals, education, health, hunger, homelessness, veterans and human rights. Grants run $250 to $10,000 and average about $5,000.
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Corporate
Walmart / Walmart Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 30, 2026 · 50 days left
- Award
- $250 – $5,000
- 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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Corporate
Cisco / Cisco Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $100K
- In Shelby County
- No match
Cisco takes letters of inquiry all year from nonprofits using technology to solve community problems. First-time grants can be up to $100,000. You take a short eligibility quiz first, then send a letter of inquiry.
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Nonprofit
Chef Ann Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Gives K-12 schools a free salad bar kit, plus staff training and marketing materials. Schools must take part in the National School Lunch Program. Apply any time; awards go out once a year in May or June.
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Nonprofit
Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Shelby County
- No match
Public and charter schools can get donated musical instruments. At least 65% of students must be economically disadvantaged. The school needs a music program at least two years old.
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Nonprofit
USA Swimming Foundation (with U.S. Masters Swimming) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 15, 2026 · 35 days left
- Award
- Up to $5,000
- In Shelby 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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Nonprofit
Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Shelby County
- No match
Public schools with established music programs can get donated musical instruments. At least 65% of students must be economically disadvantaged. Only the music teacher may apply.
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Foundation
Journey For Good Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Jan 15, 2027 · 96 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
Grants for U.S. and Canadian charities that fight poverty. It funds hunger and nutrition, job training, education, and help for veterans and their families. Apply online by January 15, May 15 or September 15.
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Foundation or nonprofit
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Jun 4, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $30K – $150K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Supports community partnerships for wetland, riparian, urban forest and stormwater restoration with education and outreach. The 2026 RFP named priority Tennessee cities and counties. Needs at least a 1:0.75 match to compete.
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Nonprofit
Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Shelby County
- No match
Schools that lost music instruments in a natural disaster can ask for replacements. It covers losses that insurance or FEMA will not replace. The school must plan to reopen soon.
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Foundation
Cold Noses Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jul 1, 2027 · due about Jul 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
Cold Noses funds special projects for pets, wildlife and farm animals run by small groups. Projects can cover rescue, adoption, vet care and humane education. Groups must have income of $200,000 or less last year.
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Federal
National Institute of Food and Agriculture · Department of Agriculture · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 15, 2026 · 4 days left
- Award
- $78K – $705K
- In Shelby County
- No match
- Only 4 days left to apply
- 1 past Tennessee award
National Institute of Food and Agriculture expects to make 28 awards of $78,000 to $705,000.
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Nonprofit
National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about May 5 – Jun 10, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $10K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Shelby County
- No match
Pays for outdoor programs on public land that help veterans' health and well-being. Nonprofits, government agencies and tribes can apply. Grants are up to $10,000.
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