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Local
Roane County United Way · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 31, 2026 · 81 days left
- Award
- Up to $5,000
- Local program: Roane County
Small grants for newer nonprofits, or for established groups bringing a new service or one-time project to Roane County, in health, youth, financial security or community resiliency. Applications are reviewed in quarterly batches.
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Local
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (Division of Access and Engagement) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Hamilton County
UTC's Division of Access and Engagement considers requests for financial sponsorship of community events in the Chattanooga region that build belonging. Organizations email the division with event details and the amount requested.
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Local
Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Hamilton County, McMinn County, Marion County
Seed money for new outreach ministries run by Episcopal parishes in the southeast region of the Diocese of East Tennessee. Parish members must take part hands-on. There is no deadline. Open to Episcopal parishes in the diocese's southeast...
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Tennessee state
USDA Rural Development – Tennessee State Office · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 148 past Tennessee awards
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 · 2 days left
- Award
- Up to $600K
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- Only 2 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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Federal
Forest Service · Department of Agriculture · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 12, 2026 · 1 day left
- Award
- $200K – $750K
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- Only 1 day left to apply
- 3 past Tennessee awards
Forest Service expects to make 5 awards of $200,000 to $750,000. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
Forest Service · Department of Agriculture · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 8, 2026 · 58 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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Nonprofit
Community Heart & Soul · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $10K
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Resident groups in small towns can get $10,000 to start a community planning process. The town or a partner must match it with $10,000 cash. You must first finish starter steps with a coach.
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Association
USTA Tennessee (Outreach Committee) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 20 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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Utility / co-op
LaFollette Utilities Board (LaFollette Electric Trust) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Campbell County, Claiborne County, Union County
LaFollette Utilities customers round up their bills to fund local charities. A separate trust board meets twice a year to give the money to community projects. Groups mail an application with a project budget to the trust.
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Nonprofit
United Spay Alliance · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Mar 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $2,000
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
United Spay Alliance gives small cat rescue and TNR groups a $2,000 match for a new fundraiser. Groups get coaching calls while they plan and run the event. Groups with yearly revenue near or under $150,000 can apply.
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Corporate
Twice Daily (Tri Star Energy) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Maury County, Sumner County, Williamson County
Twice Daily, a Tennessee convenience store chain, partners with local nonprofits near its stores. Send the Partner With Us form on its community page and pick the nearest store.
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Corporate
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 24, 2026 · 44 days left
- Award
- Up to $1,000
- Local program: Davidson County, Shelby County
Love's gives small community grants, usually up to $1,000, to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in towns with Love's stores. Apply online during a quarterly window. The fall 2026 window runs October 1 to November 24.
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Corporate
Bank of Tennessee · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Carter County, Davidson County, Hawkins County, Knox County and 5 more counties
Bank of Tennessee sponsors local events and groups in the towns where it has branches. Customers and non-customers can ask by contacting its Public Relations department or mailing the Marketing Department in Johnson City. No form, amounts or deadlines are posted.
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Corporate
Enbridge · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Bedford County, Benton County, Blount County and 49 more counties
Enbridge gives donations to groups within about 10 miles of its gas pipelines and sites. It funds safety, youth and education, social services and the environment. Its list of eligible places includes about 200 Tennessee towns.
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Corporate
Heritage South Community Credit Union · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Coffee County, Franklin County and 4 more counties
Heritage South Community Credit Union gives donations and sponsorships to nonprofits in eight Middle Tennessee counties. It funds youth, health, veterans, education, child welfare and law enforcement community programs. Drop off the paper application at a...
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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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