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Private
K9s4COPs · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
K9s4COPs gives fully trained dogs at no cost to police and fire departments, schools and hospitals that cannot afford one. The dogs help find drugs, explosives, weapons and missing people. Agencies apply online.
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Corporate
Pilot Company · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Pilot gives gift cards to partner groups to help cover needs like fuel and food. Pilot focuses on safety, education, and veterans. Groups request gift cards through the Apply for Gift Cards link on the page.
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Corporate
DoorDash (with Global Entrepreneurship Network) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens When the fund is activated (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Up to $5,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
DoorDash gives $5,000 grants to small local businesses hurt by a declared natural disaster. Each disaster fund opens for about 4 to 6 weeks. DoorDash merchants get priority.
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Private
International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Nov 1, 2026 · due Dec 31, 2026
- Award
- $10K – $30K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
IMBA gives free trail planning and design help to communities starting mountain bike trails. A second track offers trail care and fundraising training. Apply November 1 to December 31, 2026.
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Local
Vanderbilt University (Community Relations) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Dec 14, 2026 · due Jan 31, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Davidson County
Vanderbilt gives program support, event sponsorships and in-kind help to Davidson County nonprofits working on K-12 and adult education, arts and humanities, social services, and child and youth development. The spring cycle covers events and programs...
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Foundation
EQUUS Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jul 15, 2027 · due about Aug 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $500 – $5,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
EQUUS gives $500 to $5,000 to horse rescues and other equine charities that earn its Guardian seal. Money pays for vet care, feed, farrier work and supplies. The Guardian review serves as the grant application.
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Private
Utrust (Tennessee Unemployment Compensation Trust, TNUCT) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Dec 1, 2026 · due Mar 31, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
Utrust gives mini-grants to Tennessee school systems that are Utrust members. Grants pay for one-time school or system projects that local funds do not cover. The 2026-27 application deadline is March 31, 2027.
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Corporate
CN (Canadian National Railway) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due Mar 31, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Shelby County
CN gives cash donations to nonprofits near its rail lines, including Memphis and West Tennessee. It funds homelessness prevention, emergency response, firefighter and police training, and rail safety. Apply online in one of two yearly windows.
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Local
Variety - The Children's Charity of Eastern Tennessee · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due Mar 1, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Bradley County, Campbell County and 27 more counties
Variety gives yearly grants to East Tennessee charities that serve children in need, including children with disabilities. The 2027 application opens January 1 and is due March 1, 2027. Winners hear back in June.
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Corporate
eBay · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 14 – Mar 8, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $50K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
eBay gives $50,000 grants to eight resale and circular fashion businesses. A panel of experts and eBay leaders picks finalists after online pitches. You do not need to sell on eBay.
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Corporate
Toast (via Hello Alice) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Sep 10 – Oct 8, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $10K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Toast gives $10,000 grants to 15 independent restaurants that already fight hunger in their communities. Owners of for-profit food businesses with at least 6 months in operation and $3M or less revenue per location can apply. Applications close October 8,...
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Private
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) with Arconic Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 4, 2026 · 56 days left
- Award
- Up to $20K
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Arconic Foundation and PLTW give $20,000 grants to public and charter schools that add PLTW's Advanced Manufacturing course. The school must offer the course in 2027-28.
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Corporate
Target · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- $25 – $500
- ! Only near the company's Tennessee locations — check the program page
Local Target stores give gift card donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and accredited schools. Fill out the request form, print it and bring it to your store, February through December. Gifts average $25 to $50, up to $500 per year.
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Private
Petco Love · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Support for groups that give free pet vaccines to communities in need. Applications are open all year.
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Corporate
MAPCO Express · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Hamilton County, Rutherford County
MAPCO gas stations give product or cash to local groups near their stores, including in Tennessee. They focus on youth sports, the arts and service programs. Requests go through an online form.
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Corporate
Chick-fil-A · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Feb 10 – May 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $30K – $350K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
True Inspiration Awards give $30,000 to $350,000 to nonprofits doing local work in caring for people and communities. The 2026 winners are announced and voting has ended. Dates for the next round are not posted yet.
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Corporate
American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Jun 12, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $1,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
White-Reinhardt Grants give $1,000 for K-12 lessons that teach about farming and food. County and state Farm Bureaus apply; schools and groups work with their local Farm Bureau. Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are closed.
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Corporate
Frankenmuth Insurance Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
An insurance company foundation gives grants to charities and local governments in 12 states, including Tennessee. It funds community projects, food, housing, health and the arts. Apply online at any time; it does not pay for general operating costs.
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Foundation
McCauley Lindsay Charities of Tennessee · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
This Nashville foundation gives grants only to 501(c)(3) charities. No deadline is listed. Contact the foundation at the address on its GrantMe funder page (from its IRS tax return).
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Foundation
Robert Lee Weiss Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Jun 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
This Knoxville foundation gives grants to charities. Requests are due by June 30 each year. Ask the foundation for its grant policy before you apply.
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