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Education foundation
Berea College Appalachian Fund · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 19, 2026 · 8 days left
- Award
- $5,000 – $25K
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 29 more counties
- Only 8 days left to apply
Berea College gives grants to nonprofits that serve rural Appalachian counties, including East Tennessee. Money goes to health, education and social service programs. New groups must send a short inquiry form by October 10.
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Federal
Health Resources and Services Administration · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due about Nov 16, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $160K – $960K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 2 past Tennessee awards
Health Resources and Services Administration expects to make 12 awards of $160,000 to $960,000. Anyone can apply.
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Federal
Health Resources and Services Administration · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- The funder's estimated date (Sep 29, 2026) has passed. Check the official notice Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $320K – $2.9M
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 2 past Tennessee awards
Health Resources and Services Administration expects to make 12 awards of $320,000 to $2.9 million.
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Federal
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opening date not announced
- Award
- Up to $90K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services expects to make 6 awards of up to $90,000. Open to public college or university, nonprofit with 501(c)(3) or private college or university.
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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)
- 127 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 Rural Development – Tennessee State Office · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $10K
Repair grants for very-low-income rural homeowners age 62 or older to remove health and safety hazards, plus 1% repair loans for low-income homeowners. Apply through the local Tennessee RD office.
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Federal
National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- The funder's estimated date (Nov 26, 2025) has passed. Check the official notice Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 75 past Tennessee awards
National Institutes of Health expects to make 10 awards. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 7, 2027 · 88 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 99 past Tennessee awards
A grant from National Institutes of Health. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
Indian Health Service · Department of Health and Human Services · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 2, 2026 · 22 days left
- Award
- $246K – $1.1M
- Only tribes or Native American / Native Hawaiian organizations can apply
Indian Health Service expects to make 1 award of $246,311 to $1.1 million. Open to nonprofit with 501(c)(3), tribal organization or tribal government.
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Nonprofit
Rural Schools Collaborative · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 30, 2026 · 19 days left
- Award
- Up to $2,500
Teachers in rural public school districts can get up to $2,500 for a class project tied to their own town or land. One award goes near each regional hub, including a Tennessee hub in Chattanooga.
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Federal
Rural Utilities Service · Department of Agriculture · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Oct 19, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $20M
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 2 past Tennessee awards
Rural Utilities Service expects to make 20 awards of up to $20 million.
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Tennessee state
Tennessee Arts Commission · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Jan 8, 2027 · 89 days left
- Award
- Up to $25K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Bedford County, Benton County, Bledsoe County, Campbell County and 73 more counties
- No match
Project grants for arts activities in Tennessee's rural counties, open to nonprofits and local governments, with no match required this cycle. Grantees pay costs first and are reimbursed after reporting.
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Federal
Rural Utilities Service · Department of Agriculture · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jul 28 – Sep 30, 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 10 awards.
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Federal
Rural Housing Service · Department of Agriculture · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Aug 6 – Sep 8, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 2 past Tennessee awards
Rural Housing Service expects to make 100 awards. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
National Institute of Food and Agriculture · Department of Agriculture · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jul 7 – Jul 24, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $200K – $1M
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
National Institute of Food and Agriculture expects to make 12 awards of $200,000 to $1 million.
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Tennessee state
Tennessee Arts Commission · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Dec 18, 2026 · 68 days left
- Award
- Up to $50K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Bedford County, Benton County, Bledsoe County, Campbell County and 73 more counties
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Operating support for smaller arts organizations chartered in one of Tennessee's rural counties. New applicants must email a program director to request entry before applying.
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Nonprofit
The Pilcrow Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Apr 1, 2027 · 172 days left
- Award
- Up to $1,200
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Small rural public libraries can get up to $1,200 in new hardcover children's books. The library raises $200 to $400 from a local sponsor, and the foundation matches it 2-to-1. Deadlines are April 1 and October 1 each year.
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Federal
Office on Violence Against Women · Department of Justice · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jun 1 – Jul 24, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $500K – $950K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 1 past Tennessee award
Office on Violence Against Women expects to make 55 awards of $500,000 to $950,000. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
Bureau of Justice Assistance · Department of Justice · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 30, 2026 · 19 days left
- Award
- Up to $2.6M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 4 past Tennessee awards
Bureau of Justice Assistance gives grants of up to $2.6 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Nonprofit
Housing Assistance Council (funded by The Home Depot Foundation) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 9 – Jan 19, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $30K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Grants for local nonprofit housing groups that repair or build homes for low-income veterans in rural areas. Money must go to building work, like critical home repairs. Grants usually go up to $30,000.
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