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Nonprofit
Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $8,000
Fast grants of up to $8,000 for women and trans activists facing a sudden risk or a short-lived chance to make change. Security grants help keep activists safe. Opportunity grants back advocacy and policy work.
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Nonprofit
Charter School Growth Fund · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- $250K – $750K
General operating grants of $250,000 to $750,000 for nonprofits running strong public charter schools. It is for groups that plan to open one to three more schools in two years. Applications are taken September to November.
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Nonprofit
Charter School Growth Fund · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- From $750K
Multi-year grants and low-interest loans of $750,000 or more for charter school networks. It is for networks that plan to serve about 1,000 more students in three to five years. Start any time with a short Connect form.
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Nonprofit
Entertainment Community Fund · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Performing arts and entertainment workers in a money crisis can ask for help with basic bills. A social worker reviews each case. You must show five years of arts income.
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Nonprofit
CERF+ (Craft Emergency Relief Fund) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $3,000
Craft artists hit by a disaster or emergency in the last 90 days can apply. The grant page lists one-time $3,000 grants. Money is given each quarter until it runs out.
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Local
Women's Fund of East Tennessee · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 19 days left
- Award
- $5,000 – $15K
- Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Campbell County, Carter County and 21 more counties
One-time grants to organizations whose programs help low-income women and girls in East Tennessee become self-sufficient. Money can go to program costs, staff, travel, materials or general operations, but generally not capital improvements.
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Foundation
Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 36 more counties
Year-round grants for Middle Tennessee nonprofits working with young people or the environment. The first step is contacting Maddox staff. Requests are reviewed monthly.
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Nonprofit
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Career musicians and music workers with serious health problems can ask for money help. There are separate forms for mental health and natural disasters. Older workers age 65 and up can get basic-needs help.
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Education foundation
Berea College Appalachian Fund · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 19, 2026 · 7 days left
- Award
- $5,000 – $25K
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 29 more counties
- Only 7 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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Nonprofit
CERF+ (Craft Emergency Relief Fund) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 12, 2027 · due Feb 16, 2027
- Award
- Up to $500
Should we apply? · Get ready
Craft artists can get $500 to protect their studio and plan for emergencies. Winners are picked by lottery. Applications open January 12, 2027.
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Education foundation
Berea College Appalachian Fund · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Apr 19, 2027 · 189 days left
- Award
- $5,000 – $15K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 29 more counties
Berea College gives small grants for Appalachian folk arts and culture, as funding allows. Nonprofits serving Appalachian counties, including East Tennessee, can apply. The next deadline is April 19, 2027.
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Foundation
The Aaron Copland Fund for Music · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Jul 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $2,000 – $20K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Groups that perform or record new American concert music or jazz can apply. Grants are usually $2,000 to $20,000. You must pass a preliminary round before the full application.
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Nonprofit
Southern Partners Fund · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Apr 6 – May 6, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
General or project grants for rural grassroots organizing groups in 12 Southern states, including Tennessee. Groups must be led by people from the community they serve. First-time grantees can get up to $5,000.
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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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Foundation
Live Music Society (Music Matters Fund, Inc.) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Feb 4 – Mar 12, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $50K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Small U.S. music venues with 50 to 300 seats can ask for up to $50,000. The money pays for new programs that grow their audience and community. The 2026 round is closed; watch for the next one.
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Foundation
Live Music Society (Music Matters Fund, Inc.) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Aug 18 – Sep 16, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $10K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Small U.S. music venues can ask for up to $10,000 for one practical fix. Examples are safety upgrades, new tech, staff training or an acoustics consultant. The 2026 round closed September 16.
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Local
Jackson Arts Council (City of Jackson-funded arts grant program) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Mar 9 – Apr 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $500 – $5,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Madison County
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Project grants for public arts activities in Madison County, paid for with City of Jackson money and administered by the Jackson Arts Council. The money comes as a reimbursement and needs a dollar-for-dollar match. Groups that already get City of Jackson...
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Foundation
Alice M. Ditson Fund (Columbia University) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 15, 2026 · 3 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- No match
- Only 3 days left to apply
Helps pay to record and share music by younger or lesser-known living American classical composers. There is one deadline each year, October 15. Awards are paid to a U.S. nonprofit or fiscal sponsor.
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Nonprofit
Southeast Aquatic Resources Partnership (SARP) with National Fish Habitat Partnership funds · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Aug 28, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $10K – $100K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Grants of $10,000 to $100,000 to restore streams, rivers and other fish habitat in the Southeast, including Tennessee. Projects need at least a 50% non-federal match and must be in a listed priority area.
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Federal
Defense Threat Reduction Agency · Department of Defense · Open
- Deadline
- Accepts applications through Sep 30, 2034. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 23 past Tennessee awards
Defense Threat Reduction Agency expects to make 10 awards. Anyone can apply.
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