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Federal
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA · Department of Homeland Security · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jul 13 – Aug 14, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $50K – $963K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Shelby County
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA expects to make 22 awards of $50,000 to $963,000.
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Foundation
McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 15, 2027 · due Apr 15, 2027
- Award
- Up to $10K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Shelby County
- No match
PreK-12 educators who work with students from low-income homes can get up to $10,000 a year for enrichment projects. Grants go to one person, not to schools.
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Foundation
McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 15, 2027 · due Apr 15, 2027
- Award
- Up to $10K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Shelby County
- No match
Licensed K-12 teachers, alone or in small teams, can get up to $10,000 a year to try new teaching methods. One person must be the named applicant.
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Nonprofit
The Pilcrow Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $800
- In Shelby County
- No match
Rural public libraries hit by a tornado, flood, hurricane, or other natural disaster can get $800 in new hardcover children's books. No local match is needed. You ask for the application by email or mail.
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Nonprofit
The NEA Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $5,000
- In Shelby County
- No match
Public school educators who belong to the NEA can get up to $5,000 for a student learning project. Most of the money must go to student materials or experiences. Laptops or tablets alone are not funded.
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Nonprofit
The NEA Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $5,000
- In Shelby County
- No match
NEA member educators can get up to $5,000 for project-based learning about cultures, civic life, and fairness. Support staff such as counselors and aides may also apply.
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Nonprofit
The NEA Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $5,000
- In Shelby County
- No match
NEA member educators can get up to $5,000 for their own training, like summer institutes or conferences. Groups of teachers can use it for study groups or mentoring. Tuition and board certification are not funded.
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Nonprofit
The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 12, 2026 · 1 day left
- Award
- Up to $1,000
- In Shelby County
- Only 1 day left to apply
Schools and colleges that teach Japanese can get up to $1,000 for textbooks and teaching materials. The grant pays back costs after purchase. Laptops and other electronics are not covered.
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Corporate
Gene Haas Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Sponsorships for student competition teams that use CNC machining to build what they compete with, such as FIRST robotics teams. The page says SAE Baja, electric vehicle and Formula teams can get up to $4,000 a year. No deadline is posted.
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Foundation
We Raise Foundation (formerly Wheat Ridge Ministries) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Feb 28, 2027 · 140 days left
- Award
- From $50K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Two-year grants of at least $50,000 for Christian 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving under-resourced U.S. communities. Focus areas are education, workforce, and reentry. Start with a letter of inquiry online. Tennessee groups can apply, but the funder strongly...
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Nonprofit
Snapdragon Book Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens the beginning of November 2026 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- $2,500 – $10K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Shelby County
- No match
PreK-12 school libraries that serve disadvantaged children can get money for books. Grants usually range from $2,500 to $10,000.
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Foundation or nonprofit
Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Dec 31, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
Grants to low-income school libraries to update and diversify book collections. Title I public schools and private schools with 50%+ students on financial aid are eligible.
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Nonprofit
National Park Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Apr 6 – May 8, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Shelby County
- No match
Funds programs that bring elementary students to national parks to learn. Schools, nonprofits, tribes and park partners can apply with a National Park Service site. Last year's typical award was near $57,500.
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Nonprofit
The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Apr 10, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $30K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Shelby County
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Schools and districts facing money problems can get help paying a Japanese teacher's salary, up to $30,000 per school per year. The school shares the cost. The next application comes out in early 2027.
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Corporate
Dollar General Literacy Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Beyond Words helps public K-12 school libraries rebuild after a natural disaster, fire or similar event. The school must be within 15 miles of a Dollar General store in a state where Dollar General operates. There is no set window.
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Foundation
Anne Potter Wilson Foundation (Bank of America, trustee) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Bank-managed trust that takes letter requests at any time and lists no limits. Most past grants were large unrestricted gifts to Nashville schools, parks and health groups. Send a letter with your 501(c)(3) letter.
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Nonprofit
Association of American Educators Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Mar 1, 2027 · 141 days left
- Award
- Up to $500
- In Shelby County
- No match
Teachers may apply for up to $500 for professional development or classroom materials. Awards are competitive and open to all educators, not just members. There are two deadlines each year.
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Foundation
George & Barbara Bush Foundation (Barbara Bush Fund for Family Literacy) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens January 2027 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Shelby County
- No match
New grants for family literacy programs that teach parents and children together. Programs must include adult education, child education, parent education, and parent-child literacy time. Nonprofits and schools may apply.
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Nonprofit
Freedom to Read Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Apr 6, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $1,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Shelby County
- No match
Libraries, schools, colleges, and nonprofits can get $1,000 for Banned Books Week events. The events teach people about the freedom to read. Groups that won in the past five years cannot apply.
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Corporate
Whole Foods Market Foundation (Whole Kids Foundation) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Feb 1 – Mar 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $3,500
Should we apply? · Get ready
A $3,500 grant for a new or existing edible garden at a K-12 school. The window opens each year in late winter. Check back in February 2027.
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