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Foundation
Toby S. Wilt Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Nashville family foundation managed by a trust company. Send a letter that explains your group's status. There is no deadline; past grants mostly went to Nashville-area groups.
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Foundation
Jason Debus Heigl Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The Heigl Foundation pays the full cost of spay and neuter surgeries, pain meds and needed shots on free clinic days. A 501(c)(3) group partners with a clinic to host the day. Apply at least two months before the first clinic day.
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Foundation
T & T Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Nashville family foundation that decides grants once a year at a meeting usually held in October. Send a written request with your group's name, address, amount and purpose. Most past grants went to Nashville charities.
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Foundation
Wayne G Basler Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Sep 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
This Kingsport foundation gives general operating grants to 501(c)(3) charities. Send a written application that describes your group and proves its charity status. The yearly deadline is September 30.
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Community foundation
The Westhaven Foundation (Franklin, TN) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Williamson County
The Westhaven Foundation gives grants to local nonprofits, clubs and groups for short-term, emergency or special project needs. Apply online any time; the board approves each grant. A group may apply once every 12 months.
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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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Foundation
Timothy 6:17 Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A small family foundation based in Brentwood, Tennessee. Send a letter that describes your group's charitable need. Recent grants went to Nashville health, veteran and food groups.
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Foundation
The Lazard Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The foundation of the Lazard investment firm gives unrestricted grants to public charities. Send a letter that describes your group and its work; there is no deadline. Most past grants went to New York and New Jersey groups.
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Foundation
Charles and Debby Campbell Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Jackson, Tennessee family foundation that gives grants to charities. Send the history of your group, what you need and how you will use the money. There is no deadline; most grants go to Jackson groups.
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Foundation
James E. Campbell Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Jackson, Tennessee family foundation that gives grants to charities. Send the history of your group, what you need and how you will use the money. There is no deadline; most grants go to Jackson groups.
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Nonprofit
Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundation in the Library of Congress · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 15, 2027 · 96 days left
- Award
- $10K – $20K
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Pays the fee for a performing group to commission a new piece from a composer. Chamber works get $10,000 to $15,000 in full. Orchestras can get up to $20,000 but must match at least half.
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Universal Music All Together Now Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The charity arm of record label Universal Music Group gives general operating grants to nonprofits. There is no set form or deadline. Past Tennessee grants went to music, youth and family groups in Memphis and Nashville.
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Nonprofit
Speculative Literature Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jul 1, 2027 · due Jul 31, 2027
- Award
- Up to $500
Should we apply? · Get ready
Two $500 grants for speculative fiction. One goes to a writer from an underrepresented group; one goes to work showing a diverse world. Writers may apply for both.
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Nonprofit
USA Swimming Foundation (with U.S. Masters Swimming) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 15, 2026 · 35 days left
- Award
- Up to $5,000
Grants help instructors and programs teach adults to swim. The goal is fewer adult drownings. Winners must register as a U.S. Masters Swimming club or workout group.
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Foundation
Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Feb 25, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $30K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Grants for nonprofits making exhibitions, films, public programs or books about architecture and design. Grants are up to $30,000 and often smaller. Each group can apply once a year.
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Foundation
Maddie's Fund (The Duffield Family Foundation) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Maddie's Fund gives up to $10,000 in grants each month to dog and cat groups that watch its weekly Zoom call. Watch live or later, then fill out a short form on the free Maddie's Pet Forum. Your group must be a U.S. charity or government animal agency.
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Foundation
Dr. Bronner's Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Funds groups working on the root causes of harm faced by migrants and refugees. Any 501(c)(3) or fiscally sponsored group may send a 500-word letter of inquiry. Full proposals are by invitation after that.
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Foundation
Hearst Foundations · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- From $100K
Large grants for well-established U.S. nonprofits in culture, education, health and social services. Your group must have audited expenses of at least $2 million. You can apply any time online, and the smallest grant is $100,000.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 16, 2026 · 36 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 68 past Tennessee awards
A grant from U.S. National Science Foundation. Anyone can apply.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 1, 2026 · 51 days left
- Award
- Up to $1.2M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 68 past Tennessee awards
U.S. National Science Foundation gives grants of up to $1.2 million. Anyone can apply.
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