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Local
Appalachian Community Fund · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 48 more counties
Knoxville-based public foundation grants for LGBTQ-led organizing and organizational development in Central Appalachia, with priority for new and emerging efforts and those building leadership and safe spaces for LGBTQ youth. Proposals are accepted...
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Local
ELCA Southeastern Synod · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 30, 2026 · 51 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Cocke County, Cumberland County and 10 more counties
About $10,000 a year in grants for Lutheran ministry projects in Tennessee from Chattanooga eastward. An East Tennessee group reviews requests. Applications are due November 30. Only congregations in the synod's Conference 6 (East Tennessee) can apply.
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Local
Presbytery of East Tennessee (PC(USA)) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 21 days left
- Award
- Up to $5,000
- Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Bradley County, Campbell County and 11 more counties
Grants help congregations in the Presbytery of East Tennessee with building and property upkeep. The presbytery plans two to three grants of up to $5,000 in 2026. Applications are due October 31, 2026.
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Corporate
Delek US (Delek Fund for Hope, a component fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 37 more counties
Delek US employee-driven fund that grants to 501(c)(3) public charities where Delek does business, including the Middle Tennessee area. Requests are reviewed by a local Fund for Hope committee, then by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The...
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Foundation
Thomas W. Briggs Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 10, 2026 · 61 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Shelby County
Grants for Memphis nonprofits with a Memphis office. Talk with the director and complete the interest form by December 10, 2026. Invited proposals are due February 1, 2027.
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Nonprofit
AdoptAClassroom.org · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 2, 2026 · 23 days left
- Award
- Up to $500
Teachers with a free AdoptAClassroom.org classroom page can apply for $500 grants for supplies. The fall round helps students in special education and English learners.
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Local
Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee · Open
- Deadline
- Due Apr 1, 2027 · 173 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 29 more counties
Grants for social ministries and church expansion in the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee. Requests must be sponsored by a parish, commission, or Bishop and Council. Applications are due April 1 and September 1.
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Nonprofit
Founders First CDC · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Apr 27, 2027 · due Jun 1, 2027
- Award
- Up to $1,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
This grant gives $1,000 each to 20 LGBTQIA+ business owners across the US. Winners also get a free seat in a business-growth program. Pre-registration opens January 1, 2027.
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Local
Metro Nashville Housing Division / Housing Trust Fund Commission · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens to be announced in 2027 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Davidson County
Competitive grants to nonprofit housing developers to build or preserve affordable homes in Nashville-Davidson County. Funding rounds open through a request for applications; the next round is expected in 2027.
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Nonprofit
National Fund for Sacred Places (Partners for Sacred Places / National Trust for Historic Preservation) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 12, 2027 · due Mar 3, 2027
- Award
- $50K – $500K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Matching grants help congregations repair historic houses of worship that serve their communities. Grants range from $50,000 to $500,000, plus training and planning help. Any faith tradition may apply.
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Nonprofit
Founders First CDC · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Mar 9, 2027 · due Apr 13, 2027
- Award
- Up to $1,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
This grant gives $1,000 each to 20 businesses owned by mothers across the US. Winners also get a free seat in a business-growth program. Pre-registration opens January 1, 2027.
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Local
United Way of Greater Chattanooga · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 12 – Feb 27, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $50K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Hamilton County
One-time grants for nonprofits providing urgent basic needs such as food, shelter, healthcare and transportation, prioritizing frequent 211 referral partners. Part of United Way's annual competitive community investment cycle with an LOI and full application.
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Local
United Way of Greater Chattanooga · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 12 – Feb 27, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $50K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Hamilton County
One-time grants that let nonprofits pilot or accelerate new, innovative strategies for ALICE families. Applied for through the same annual LOI and full-application cycle as the Bridge Fund.
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Nonprofit
Honnold Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 20 – Feb 12, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $25K – $150K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Gives flexible money to community groups building new solar power. Groups need a solar installer partner and community involvement. Awards usually run $25,000 to $150,000.
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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Feb 2 – Feb 27, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $15K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Campbell County, Carter County and 21 more counties
Two-year grants up to $15,000 for arts organizations and arts programming in ETF's region; next awards in 2028.
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Nonprofit
Reinvestment Fund (America's Healthy Food Financing Initiative, with USDA Rural Development) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Jul 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $20K – $250K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 5 past Tennessee awards
These grants help grocery stores and food suppliers bring fresh, healthy food to low-income areas. Stores must take SNAP and be in an eligible area. You first send a short funding inquiry, then some are invited to apply.
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Federal
Rural Utilities Service · Department of Agriculture · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jun 1 – Jul 3, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 1 past Tennessee award
Rural Utilities Service expects to make 4 awards.
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Nonprofit
Society of American Archivists Foundation (with Society of Southwest Archivists) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $5,000
Grants of up to $5,000 help archives, libraries and museums save records hurt by a major disaster. Money can pay for freeze drying, storage, moving materials and supplies. You do not need to be a member to apply.
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Nonprofit
Peace Development Fund · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $1,500
Quick grants of up to $1,500 for sudden organizing chances in poor urban and rural communities. Groups without 501(c)(3) status may apply. Proposals are taken all year.
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Nonprofit
Jazz Foundation of America · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Musicians in crisis can ask for help with rent, utilities, food or medical care. The fund focuses on jazz and blues musicians and their families. It also gives disaster relief.
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