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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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National Park Trust · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 20, 2026 · 42 days left
- Award
- Up to $5,000
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Funds nonprofits that take service members, veterans and military families outdoors on public lands. Costs like transport, gear and food can be covered. About $50,000 total will be awarded.
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National Park Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Apr 6 – May 8, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Funds programs that bring elementary students to national parks to learn. Schools, nonprofits, tribes and park partners can apply with a National Park Service site. Last year's typical award was near $57,500.
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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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KABOOM! · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Davidson County
KABOOM! and a funding partner help a community plan and build a playground, nature area, multi-sport court, or adventure course. Applications are accepted only in listed metro areas; Tennessee (Nashville) is currently listed.
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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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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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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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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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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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Local
Knoxville Ice Bears Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Knox County
- ✓ No match required
The Ice Bears Foundation takes donation requests from Knoxville-area groups. It supports young athletes, education access and stronger communities. Apply any time with the online form.
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Good Sports · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Donations of new sports equipment, apparel, and footwear for youth programs in high-poverty areas. Accepted organizations can receive up to 8 donations over two years. Recipients pay a shipping fee of about 5% of the equipment's value.
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USA Swimming / 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 year-round USA Swimming clubs bring more young athletes into competitive swimming. Clubs should focus on reaching new and diverse communities. Awards are announced early next year.
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Corporate
Nike, Inc. (Nike Community Impact Fund, administered by Charities Aid Foundation of America) · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Shelby County
- ✓ No match required
Nike funds sports and physical activity projects for kids in the Memphis area. Projects that keep girls active get special focus. Decisions come about 30 days after you apply.
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Foundation
The Robert H. Brethen Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
A foundation based in Lenoir City, Tennessee, that takes requests from charities and governments at any time. At least 65% of its money must go to the Dayton, Ohio area. Its Tennessee grants have gone to Lenoir City, Knoxville and statewide wildlife groups.
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MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Grants for youth baseball and softball: field construction and renovation, lighting, programs, equipment, and education initiatives. Priority for underserved youth, girls, and minorities age 20 and under.
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The Ability Experience (Pi Kappa Phi) · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
The Ability Experience pays for materials to build accessible features at camps for people with disabilities. Pi Kappa Phi members come to do the building over a weekend or a week. The camp hosts the volunteers and provides a contractor or maintenance lead.
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The Skatepark Project · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens January (LOIs taken January-March) (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Up to $25K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Grants of up to $25,000 for free, public, concrete skateparks in underserved communities. Requires community involvement, a preliminary design, and at least 30% of funds raised locally.
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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens January 2027 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ! Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
RMEF funds habitat work, land protection, hunter access and hunting heritage projects. You must match at least half the project cost. The next cycle opens in January 2027.
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USA Lacrosse · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jun 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
USA Lacrosse gives PE kits so schools can teach lacrosse in gym class. It helps students try the sport for the first time. The next application opens in June 2027.
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