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Nonprofit
Charter School Growth Fund · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- $250K – $750K
General operating grants of $250,000 to $750,000 for nonprofits running strong public charter schools. It is for groups that plan to open one to three more schools in two years. Applications are taken September to November.
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Nonprofit
Charter School Growth Fund · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- From $750K
Multi-year grants and low-interest loans of $750,000 or more for charter school networks. It is for networks that plan to serve about 1,000 more students in three to five years. Start any time with a short Connect form.
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Foundation
Burgess Family Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Murfreesboro family foundation that gives first to Tennessee charities, then to others in the Southeast. Send a letter about your nonprofit at any time. Most past grants went to Murfreesboro groups.
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Foundation
Mark E. Smith Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Cleveland, Tennessee, foundation that gives only to 501(c)(3) groups. Contact the trustee to get the online application. Most past grants went to Cleveland-area schools, college and athletic programs.
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Foundation
Allan Jones Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Bradley County
A Cleveland, Tennessee family foundation started by the founder of Check Into Cash. It has no published guidelines or deadlines; inquiries and proposals are sent in writing by mail. Its listed past giving centers on Cleveland and Bradley County causes such...
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Corporate
Atmos Energy · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Bedford County, Blount County, Carter County, Greene County and 8 more counties
Atmos Energy, the natural gas utility for parts of Tennessee, takes donation and sponsorship requests year-round through an online questionnaire. Its giving focuses on child literacy and education, first responders and community heroes, and neighbors in...
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Corporate
Ingles Markets · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Carter County, Claiborne County, Greene County and 8 more counties
K-12 public schools, private schools, and homeschool associations near Ingles stores can sign up and earn a share of sales when shoppers link their Ingles Advantage card to the school. Schools spend the money on computers and school supplies.
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Local
Adventure Science Center (Nashville) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Helps qualifying schools visit Adventure Science Center by paying for buses, free admission or add-on programs. Title I schools in Metro Nashville Public Schools and schools from rural counties may apply.
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Local
Tennessee Aquarium · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Schools that are Title I or take part in the National School Lunch Program may have all or part of a combined Aquarium and IMAX field trip covered. Title I schools may also ask for bus reimbursement.
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Foundation
Unaka Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Greeneville, Tennessee company foundation open to tax-exempt groups. Ask for its application details; there is no deadline. Most gifts are small and many match employee donations to Greene County charities.
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Foundation
The Haslam 3 Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Dec 31, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Knoxville family foundation that gives only to 501(c)(3) charities, mostly in Tennessee and Ohio. Send a written request by June 30 or December 31. Most past Tennessee grants went to Knoxville education, youth and park groups.
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Foundation
Bailey & Lucy Evans Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Jun 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Shelbyville-based foundation that gives small grants to 501(c)(3) charities. Send a letter about your group and how the program fits. Letters are due June 1.
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Corporate
Bass Pro Shops · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $5,000
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Outdoor Fund makes Local Impact Grants of up to $5,000, reviewed on a rolling basis, for conservation and outdoor-access projects in communities near its stores. Nonprofits, municipalities and public institutions can apply.
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Nonprofit
Share Our Strength (No Kid Hungry) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Grants help schools and community groups run child meal programs. Right now the focus is school breakfast and summer meals kids can take home. Start with the online inquiry form.
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Nonprofit
The NEA Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $5,000
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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Corporate
Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Bradley County, Hamilton County
Coca-Cola UNITED gives money, drinks and other help to local charities where it operates. In Tennessee its sites are Chattanooga and Cleveland. Ask for cash by August for the next year, and for products at least four weeks before your event.
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Foundation
Irvin Lansky Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Memphis-area foundation with no deadline. Ask for its grant form and send it with your IRS letter and latest Form 990. Past grants went to Memphis-area charities.
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Nonprofit
National Park Trust · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 29, 2027 · 110 days left
- Award
- Up to $1,000
Gives Title I classrooms up to $1,000 for park field trips. Pre-K through 12th grade classes can apply. Money can cover fees, buses and hands-on materials.
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Utility / co-op
Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VECustomers Share) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $10K
- Local program: Bledsoe County, Bradley County, Cumberland County, Fentress County and 13 more counties
Volunteer Energy Cooperative members round up their bills to fund grants for community organizations and projects in VEC's service area, reviewed monthly by a volunteer board. Individuals cannot apply directly, and public schools, religious organizations,...
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Local
Appalachian Community Fund · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 48 more counties
Knoxville-based public foundation grants for LGBTQ-led organizing and organizational development in Central Appalachia, with priority for new and emerging efforts and those building leadership and safe spaces for LGBTQ youth. Proposals are accepted...
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