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Federal
Institute of Museum and Library Services · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 13, 2026 · 33 days left
- Award
- $5,000 – $350K
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 18 past Tennessee awards
Institute of Museum and Library Services expects to make 20 awards of $5,000 to $350,000.
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Foundation
Pete H. and Mildred F. Brown Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A family foundation in Crump, Tennessee that gives to charities, local governments and religious groups. Send a short resume, your IRS letter, the amount and the purpose. Recent grants went mostly to West Tennessee groups.
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Foundation
The Wm M & A Cafaro Family Foundation (Cafaro Foundation) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
An Ohio family foundation tied to a shopping mall company. Send a request with your history, tax letter, and the amount and reason. Most grants go to Ohio groups; past Tennessee grants went to Clarksville.
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Foundation
Prometheus Charitable Trust · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Houston family trust that gives to charities. Send a written request with your 501(c)(3) letter and proof of current IRS status. Most grants go to Texas groups, with several Nashville music and education groups.
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Local
City of Elizabethton · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 13, 2026 · 2 days left
- Award
- Up to $7,500
- Local program: Carter County
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- Only 2 days left to apply
The City of Elizabethton pays back up to half the cost of outside repairs to downtown buildings, up to $7,500. Property and business owners in the Main Street District can apply. The building must have a street-level shop or service open to the public.
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Local
Town of Smyrna (Smyrna Charity Assistance Fund Board) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Rutherford County
The Town of Smyrna gives money to local charities that serve Smyrna residents all year. Groups can ask for operating or project support. You must send your IRS letter, last Form 990, and a budget.
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Local
City of Shelbyville (Mayor & City Council, Hotel/Motel Fund) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- $500 – $7,500
- Local program: Bedford County
Shelbyville uses hotel tax money to help events that bring visitors to town. Awards run from $500 to $7,500 based on how far the event is promoted. Apply at least 60 days before your event.
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Corporate
Schneider Electric Foundation (Schneider Electric) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Rutherford County
The Schneider Electric Foundation funds nonprofits near Schneider Electric sites. It backs job training in the energy trades and youth-led climate projects for low-income teens and young adults. Projects should need support for more than two years.
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Corporate
The Hershey Company · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Shelby County
Hershey donates candy to nonprofits within 20 miles of its plants, including Memphis. Apply online at least 30 days before your event. Products cannot be resold, except for raffles.
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Corporate
Casey's General Stores · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Humphreys County
Casey's gives donations to 501(c)(3) groups in Casey's towns that work on education, hunger, or support first responders and veterans. Apply online through YourCause at least 14 days before an event.
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Corporate
The Fresh Market · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Carter County, Hamilton County, Knox County, Loudon County and 4 more counties
The Fresh Market donates gift cards, food trays, gift baskets and other store items to local nonprofits for fundraisers and events. Bring a written request on letterhead with your tax ID to your local store at least four weeks ahead.
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Corporate
Rural King · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Blount County, Cumberland County, Hamblen County, Monroe County and 1 more counties
Rural King farm stores review written requests for donations and event sponsorships. Send your request by email at least two months before your event. A reply can take up to 14 days.
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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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Health foundation
Tennessee Dental Association Foundation (TDAF) · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Apr 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
The Tennessee Dental Association Foundation gives grants to nonprofits for projects that improve oral health in Tennessee. Send one PDF with a cover letter, budget and evaluation plan by email. The yearly deadline is April 1.
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Corporate
McKee Foods Corporation (Little Debbie) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Bledsoe County, Bradley County, Hamilton County, McMinn County and 4 more counties
McKee Foods gives up to two cases of Little Debbie and Sunbelt snacks once a year to churches, schools and nonprofits near Collegedale. Bring a signed request letter on letterhead and your 501(c)(3) form to the Collegedale Bakery Store on a Wednesday.
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Corporate
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Bledsoe County, Bradley County, Grundy County, Hamilton County and 6 more counties
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union sponsors nonprofit events and projects in its 17-county area around Chattanooga. It favors financial education, community-wide projects and innovation. It does not give plain cash donations. Apply online at least 60...
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Foundation
Cheryl L. Vaughn Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Small family foundation in Dayton, Tennessee, with no stated limits on place or field. Most past grants went to groups in Rhea County and East Tennessee. Mail a summary of two pages or less any time.
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Federal
Environmental Protection Agency · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 22, 2027 · 103 days left
- Award
- Up to $12M
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Environmental Protection Agency expects to make 120 awards of up to $12 million.
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Foundation
Overwatch Alliance · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Dec 31, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $15K
Overwatch Alliance, based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, gives up to $15,000 to small charities that serve service members, veterans and their families. Charities must have $500,000 or less in yearly revenue. Applications are due December 31 and July 31 each year.
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Foundation
Reader's Digest Partners for Sight Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- $5,000 – $10K
This foundation funds U.S. nonprofits that help blind and low-vision people live on their own, learn and work. Small grants of $5,000 to $10,000 are considered all year until money runs out. Larger grants start with a call with staff in spring or summer.
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