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Foundation
Thackston Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 37 more counties
A Nashville-area family foundation for projects tied to Middle Tennessee, with a preference for Wilson County. It favors religious and educational themes. Requests are open, with no deadline.
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Foundation
The Tucker Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Mar 31, 2027 · 173 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Bradley County, Hamilton County, Marion County, Polk County and 1 more counties
An Ooltewah-based private foundation that funds 501(c)(3) organizations in the Chattanooga/Hamilton County and Cleveland/Bradley County metro areas (plus two Wyoming counties). Interests are education (mainly scholarships, special capital projects and...
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Foundation
Cheryl L. Vaughn Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
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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Foundation
Adams Family Foundation I · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
Murfreesboro family foundation that gives first in Tennessee, then in the Southeast. Send an open letter with your request; there is no deadline. Most 2025 grants went to Rutherford County groups such as libraries, clinics and youth programs.
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Foundation
Allan Jones Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- 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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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens 2027 (with Johnson County cycle) (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- ! Local program: Johnson County
Funds travel and leadership chances for middle and high school youth in Johnson County. Requests go through the Johnson County Community Foundation grant cycle. That cycle runs in 2027, with details due by January 31, 2027.
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Foundation
Smith Family Foundation (Knoxville) · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Grainger County, Jefferson County and 5 more counties
Grants for nonprofits, churches, schools and government agencies in Knox County and nearby communities. Apply with the online form on the website. It does not fund debt, deficits, travel, lobbying or individuals.
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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens details by January 31, 2027 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- ! Local program: Campbell County
Grants for projects that solve community challenges in Campbell County. Next-cycle information is due by January 31, 2027.
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Utility / co-op
Tri-State EMC Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $10K
- ! Local program: Polk County
Tri-State EMC members' round-up donations fund grants for charitable needs in the co-op's three counties, including Polk County, Tennessee. Awards are generally capped at $10,000 a year per organization.
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Local
Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Mar 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- ! Local program: Shelby County
Yearly grants to Shelby County nonprofits whose programs help economically vulnerable women and families become self-sufficient. Priority goes to programs serving residents of ZIP codes 38126, 38105, 38106, 38107, and 38108.
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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Aug 17 – Sep 18, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $25K
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- ! Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Campbell County, Carter County and 21 more counties
Grants up to $25,000 for collaborative projects that strengthen how organizations work together across ETF's 25-county region. The 2026 application closed in September and awards come in December.
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Local
Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 1, 2026 · 23 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Cheatham County, Dickson County, Houston County, Montgomery County and 2 more counties
One-year grants for projects that improve community health through health behaviors, clinical care, the built environment, or social and economic factors. Applicants must hold a required pre-application meeting with the Grants Manager at least 30 days...
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Community foundation
Community Foundation of Rutherford County · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jun 1, 2027 · due Jun 30, 2027
- Award
- Up to $7,500
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- ! Local program: Cannon County, Rutherford County
Annual unrestricted grants for program support at direct-service nonprofits headquartered in and serving Rutherford and Cannon counties. Applicants need a current GivingMatters.com profile; organizations under two years old or with budgets under $50,000,...
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Community foundation
Community Foundation for Dickson County (CFMT affiliate) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Apr 1, 2027 · due about May 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $5,000
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- ! Local program: Dickson County
Grants up to $5,000 for Dickson County Public Schools educators to meet unmet classroom needs or try new learning projects.
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Community foundation
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (Lillian Ashley Fund) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due about Jan 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $20K
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- ! Local program: Coffee County
Grants up to $20,000 for Coffee County nonprofits and public schools working on children and youth, animal welfare, or environmental conservation.
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Community foundation
Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jul 24, 2027 · due Aug 14, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- ! Local program: Hamilton County
One grant round a year for nonprofits serving Hamilton County. Focus areas are affordable housing, health, and job training. Talk to staff first, then they invite you to apply.
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Local
Robertson County Economic Development Board (Experience Robertson County) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Mar 16 – Apr 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $15K
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- ! Local program: Robertson County
Robertson County pays for building or equipment projects that draw more visitors. Towns and nonprofits that own or lease the site can ask for up to $15,000. This is a one-time grant for each project.
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Local
McMinn County (Office of the County Mayor) - Woods Foundation Funding · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Sep 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $2,500 – $10K
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- ! Local program: McMinn County
Grants run through the McMinn County Mayor's office for projects that improve the health of county residents. Mental health access, obesity, and substance abuse get special interest. Funded projects file a year-end impact report.
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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Aug 3 – Aug 28, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $5,000 – $100K
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- ! Local program: Jefferson County
Grants of $5,000-$50,000 (up to $100,000 for major medical equipment) for projects improving health and wellbeing for Jefferson County residents, especially low-income residents.
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Local
Williamson County Opioid Task Force · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jul 1 – Aug 17, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- ! Local program: Williamson County
Williamson County's Opioid Task Force grants settlement funds each year to Tennessee organizations running opioid abatement programs for Williamson County residents. MTSU's Office of Prevention Science and Recovery runs the application portal and...
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