-
Foundation
James Stephen Turner Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Nashville family foundation that uses its own application form, with no deadline. Nearly all past grants went to Nashville-area groups in arts, schools, libraries, parks, recovery and homelessness. It does not fund individuals, government agencies, dinners...
Checked 3 days ago against the source
-
Foundation
Cal Turner Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Nashville family foundation that uses its own application form, with no deadline. About 85% of past dollars went to Middle Tennessee groups, mostly in Nashville and Franklin. It does not fund individuals, government agencies, dinners or telethons.
Checked 3 days ago against the source
-
Foundation
Hohenberg Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Memphis family foundation that gives only to public charities. It has no form or deadline, so contact the foundation first. Most past grants went to Memphis arts, education and social service groups.
Checked 3 days ago against the source
-
Foundation
The Wm M & A Cafaro Family Foundation (Cafaro Foundation) · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
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.
Checked 3 days ago against the source
-
Foundation
Farris Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Jackson, Tennessee, family foundation that uses its own application form. Past grants went mostly to Jackson arts, school and charity groups. Apply once a year, at least 30 days before a board meeting.
Checked 3 days ago against the source
-
Local
Goodlettsville Chamber Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Jan 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $250 – $2,500
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Davidson County, Sumner County
Small grants for nonprofits, schools and libraries that serve Goodlettsville. Awards range from $250 to $2,500 and are given at the Chamber Gala in February. The last deadline was January 30, 2026.
Checked 3 days ago against the source
-
Corporate
CHS Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 1 – Feb 28, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
The CHS Foundation funds farm-related projects at colleges and universities, like student research and recruiting. Each school may send one application, and current partner schools get priority. The 2026 window ran January 1 to February 28; 2027 dates are...
Checked 2 days ago against the source
-
Corporate
Brown-Forman (Jack Daniel's) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 1, 2026 · 23 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Brown-Forman funds nonprofits in arts and culture, lifelong learning, and community well-being, with Louisville groups getting priority. Groups may apply once per year for a grant or event sponsorship. Deadlines are May 1, August 1, November 1, and February 1.
Checked 4 days ago against the source
-
Foundation
Hyde Family Foundation (J.R. Hyde III Foundation) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Mar 1, 2027 · 143 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Shelby County
Grants for 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Memphis in arts, education, civic leadership, and neighborhoods. New applicants apply by March 1 or September 1. Contact program staff first to discuss fit.
Checked yesterday against the source
-
Foundation
Butler Snow Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Davidson County, Shelby County
The Butler Snow Foundation, started by a law firm, gives grants to charities in cities where the firm has offices. Those include Memphis and Nashville. Contact the foundation to ask about its application process; its board picks grantees once a year.
Checked 3 days ago against the source
-
Foundation
Dwayne Hawkins Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Feb 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Bledsoe County, Bradley County, Grundy County, Hamilton County and 6 more counties
The Hawkins Family Foundation funds nonprofits in Southeast Tennessee and parts of Ohio and Florida. It supports health care, education, the arts, special needs and community growth. Its board reviews requests four times a year. GrantMe reads Southeast...
Checked 2 days ago against the source
-
Corporate
Eastman · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Hawkins County, Sullivan County
The Eastman Foundation funds nonprofits that improve life where Eastman operates, with a focus on jobs, well-being, and the environment. Places of worship, individuals, sports teams, and travel are not funded. Requests go through the online form, which...
Checked 3 days ago against the source
-
Corporate
Whirlpool Corporation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Only near the company's Tennessee locations — check the program page
Whirlpool gives products, sponsorships, and grants for safe, healthy homes and strong neighborhoods. Nonprofits must be 501(c)(3)s within 20 miles of a Whirlpool site; schools, churches, fire and police departments, and sports teams are excluded. Send...
Checked 4 days ago against the source
-
Local
Memorial Foundation, Inc. (Madison, TN) · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Davidson County, Robertson County, Sumner County
Health-conversion foundation (from the sale of Nashville Memorial Hospital) funding nonprofits in health care access, human and social services, education, youth, senior services and community services. There are no deadlines; each applicant must first...
Checked 4 days ago against the source
-
Corporate
Adient Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Grants from the auto-seat maker's foundation to U.S. public charities. It funds health and social services, education, arts and civic work. Groups in towns where Adient has plants and workers get priority.
Checked 3 days ago against the source
-
Corporate
Gibson Brands · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Gibson Gives, the Gibson Foundation, supports music programs by sharing the power of music through guitars. Groups ask for help through the Gibson Gives Donation Request Form. You need a free Submittable account to apply.
Checked 4 days ago against the source
-
Foundation
The Oehmig Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
The Oehmig Foundation is a family foundation in Chattanooga. Its tax return says it gives only to public charities and has no deadlines. Past Tennessee grants went to wildlife groups and Chattanooga children's schools.
Checked 3 days ago against the source
-
Private
SPJ Foundation (Society of Professional Journalists) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jun 1 – Aug 13, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Grants for projects that protect press freedom and the public's right to know. Priority goes to media literacy, public trust in news and helping journalists stand up for their work. Applications are taken once a year.
Checked 3 days ago against the source
-
Private
Appalachian Power (AEP; Kingsport Power in Tennessee) · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Hawkins County, Sullivan County
Appalachian Power's foundation gives to groups in the counties it serves, including its Tennessee area around Kingsport. It favors food security, disaster relief, emergency services, housing and education. Groups ask for support by email from the giving page.
Checked 3 days ago against the source
-
Corporate
Valero Energy · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Shelby County
The Valero Energy Foundation funds 501(c)(3)s that meet basic needs or support health care, education, or first responders near Valero sites like the Memphis Refinery. Apply online at least two months before you need the money. Put all of a year's needs in...
Checked 3 days ago against the source
