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Private
USA Lacrosse · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Advancement Grants help lacrosse programs grow, add teams and serve more players. Both member and qualifying non-member programs can apply. Grants are given on a rolling basis.
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NRPA with MLS GO and RCX Sports Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 31, 2026 · 83 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
This fund helps park agencies run affordable MLS GO youth soccer leagues. Money can pay for player scholarships, uniforms and start-up gear. Applications are due December 31, 2026.
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Private
Outride · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 29, 2027 · 112 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Middle schools can get a fleet of bikes, helmets, lessons and training to start a cycling program. There is no cash award. Apply by January 29, 2027.
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National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) with Nike · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 23, 2026 · 14 days left
- Award
- Up to $5,000
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Five park agencies get $5,000 to host a girls' sports event in February 2027. Events must reach at least 25 girls. Applications are due October 23, 2026.
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Foundation
The Danner Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
This Nashville family foundation gives grants to charities. It lists no deadline and no restrictions. Contact the foundation at the address on its GrantMe funder page (from its IRS tax return).
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Foundation
Crichton Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Columbia, Tennessee family foundation with no form, deadline or place limit. Tell them about your group and exactly what the grant is for. Most 2025 grants went to Nashville, Columbia and Chattanooga groups.
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Foundation
John Dustin Buckman Charitable Trust · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Memphis bank-managed trust; half of its income is meant for needy causes that help children. Send a short statement of your purpose and how you will use the money; there is no deadline. All recent grants went to Memphis groups.
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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.
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Foundation
Adams Family Foundation II · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
Murfreesboro family foundation that gives first to Tennessee groups, then the Southeast. Send a letter at any time. Most past grants went to Murfreesboro charities, youth groups and MTSU programs.
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Foundation
Formanek Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
A Memphis family foundation that gives to 501(c)(3) charities. There is no deadline; contact the foundation by email to ask. Recent grants mostly went to Memphis charities.
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Corporate
Costco Wholesale · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Only near the company's Tennessee locations — check the program page
Costco gives money to 501(c)(3) nonprofits that help children, education, or health and human services where Costco does business. Local groups use warehouse donations; larger groups use grant applications. Requests are taken all year, one per fiscal year...
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Private
NFL Foundation / LISC · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 15, 2027 · 98 days left
- Award
- Up to $250K
- ! Local program: Cannon County, Cheatham County, Davidson County, Dickson County and 15 more counties
Capital grants to build or renovate community, middle school, and high school football fields in low-to-moderate income areas. General field support up to $50,000; matching field surface grants up to $250,000.
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Private
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Knoxville · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 29 more counties
Grants to 501(c)(3) organizations with programs that directly benefit children in East Tennessee. Board reviews requests every other month and prefers capital and sustainable resources.
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Private
Youth Service America (YSA) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 25, 2026 · 16 days left
- Award
- Up to $2,000
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ! Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Grants of $2,000 help start or grow youth councils. Grantees hold a youth leadership summit near MLK Day 2027. A $1,000 match is required.
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Private
USA Swimming Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 15, 2026 · 37 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Grants help swim lesson programs give free or low-cost lessons to children. Money can also pay for rides to lessons. You must be an approved Swim Lesson Provider before November 15.
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Private
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) with Musco Lighting · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 23, 2026 · 14 days left
- Award
- Up to $20K
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Seven park agencies win a $20,000 grant to grow youth sports. They also get a lighting system or mini-pitch worth $50,000 to $100,000. Applications are due October 23, 2026.
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Private
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) with Nike · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 23, 2026 · 14 days left
- Award
- Up to $20K
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Ten park agencies get $20,000 to help more girls play sports and train women coaches. Winners join a learning group led by NRPA. Applications are due October 23, 2026.
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Private
NHL Players' Association (NHLPA Goals & Dreams) · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
NHL players donate brand new hockey gear to programs that help kids play. The first step is to register your program online. Grants are equipment, not cash.
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Corporate
Simmons First Foundation (Simmons Bank) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 22 days left
- Award
- $1,000 – $2,500
- ! Only near the company's Tennessee locations — check the program page
Small grants of $1,000 to $2,500 for short-term needs of K-12 youth programs in education or health care. No letter of intent is needed. Email or use the website form to ask for an application.
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Corporate
ALDI US · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 22 days left
- Award
- $100 – $1,000
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Gives ALDI gift cards worth $100 to $1,000 to schools and nonprofits with after-school or out-of-school youth programs. Food banks and pantries can also apply. You take an eligibility quiz before applying.
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