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Tennessee state
TN Department of Transportation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens January 2027 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Up to $125K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Pays to upgrade old traffic signals on state routes. Towns under 5,000 people or in non-CMAQ counties can get up to $125,000 with no match. The 2027 applications open in January 2027.
Checked 5 days ago against the source
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Foundation
Carolyn Smith Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Feb 1, 2027 · due Mar 1, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Davidson County, Sumner County
One-year operating grants for nonprofits that mainly serve Middle Tennessee, especially Davidson and Sumner counties. Top 2026 priorities were housing, hunger, job and income paths, and dementia. Groups must be 501(c)(3) and at least two years old.
Checked 4 days ago against the source
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Nonprofit
SPJ Foundation (Society of Professional Journalists) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jun 1 – Aug 13, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
Grants for projects that protect press freedom and the public's right to know. Priority goes to media literacy, public trust in news and helping journalists stand up for their work. Applications are taken once a year.
Checked 6 days ago against the source
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Local
United Way of Greater Chattanooga · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 12 – Feb 27, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $50K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Hamilton County
One-time grants that let nonprofits pilot or accelerate new, innovative strategies for ALICE families. Applied for through the same annual LOI and full-application cycle as the Bridge Fund.
Checked 7 days ago against the source
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Local
United Way of Monroe County · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Apr 16, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Monroe County
Annual application for nonprofits seeking to become or remain United Way partner agencies serving Monroe County. Building costs, school-run programs, animal programs and capital campaigns are not funded.
Checked 7 days ago against the source
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Local
United Way of Sevier County · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about May 22, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Sevier County
Annual application for nonprofits seeking a share of United Way of Sevier County's campaign funds to serve Sevier County residents.
Checked 7 days ago against the source
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Local
United Way of McMinn and Meigs Counties · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 29 – Mar 20, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: McMinn County, Meigs County
Annual grants for nonprofits serving McMinn and Meigs counties. Only organizations that attended the annual agency workshop may apply, and a volunteer panel interviews applicants.
Checked 7 days ago against the source
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Local
United Way of Benton County · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about May 5, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Benton County
Online annual application for agencies seeking United Way of Benton County funding.
Checked 7 days ago against the source
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Nonprofit
Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about May 5 – May 14, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $5,000 – $20K
Should we apply? · Get ready
General operating grants for groups protecting the safety and rights of Black girls and women in 13 Southern states, including Tennessee. Work can cover violence, health or the justice system. Budgets must be under $1 million.
Checked 6 days ago against the source
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Local
United Way of Loudon County · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about May 16, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Loudon County
Annual funding for nonprofits serving Loudon County residents, with emailed proposals followed by in-person interviews.
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Corporate
Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation (Monogram Foods) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Mar 3 – May 29, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Shelby County
Monogram Foods gives grants to nonprofits that help children and families near its plants. Each plant community, including Memphis, shares $60,000. Local employee committees pick the winners.
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Local
United Way of Sumner County · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 16 – Apr 3, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Sumner County
One-year grants for health and human services nonprofits serving Sumner County, with priority on collaborative applications that avoid duplicating existing funded services. New agencies or new programs submit a Letter of Intent and, if invited, a full...
Checked 7 days ago against the source
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Community foundation
Christian Community Foundation of Memphis (Hope for Memphis Fund) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Sep 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Shelby County
Grants to Gospel-centered Christian ministries in the Memphis metro area that serve underserved people and work toward citywide change. The fall 2026 round has closed.
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Foundation
Aslan Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Apr 17, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Knox County
Grants for greater Knoxville nonprofits in arts, animal welfare, land conservation, historic preservation, and parks. Email a one-page letter of inquiry first. The 2026 inquiry deadline was April 17.
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Nonprofit
American Trails (The Trail Fund) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about May 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $2,000 – $15K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Grants of $2,000 to $15,000 pay for trail upkeep, research and steward training. New trail building is not funded. No match is required.
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Local
Monroe County Opioid Advisory Council (Monroe County Prevention & Wellness Coalition, for the Monroe County Commission) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Mar 1 – Mar 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Monroe County
- No match
Monroe County's opioid council reviews yearly applications for opioid settlement money and recommends awards to the County Commission. Funded work covers prevention, treatment, recovery and youth programs. The 2026 round has closed and awards were announced.
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Local
Giles County Government (Opioid Abatement Council) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about May 29, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Giles County
Giles County shares opioid settlement money with groups fighting drug misuse in the county. Projects can cover prevention, treatment, recovery, harm reduction, or education. The 2026 form was due May 29, 2026.
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Local
Haywood County Opioid Abatement Council (Haywood County Government) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Feb 10 – Mar 4, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Haywood County
Haywood County grants opioid settlement money to groups that prevent, treat, or support recovery from opioid misuse. Groups, businesses, schools, and local agencies serving the county can apply. The 2026 round is closed.
Checked 6 days ago against the source
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Corporate
HCA Healthcare Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Dec 11, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Cheatham County, Davidson County, Dickson County, Robertson County and 4 more counties
The Middle Tennessee Fund gives grants to nonprofits working on basic needs, primary care, health, education, and nonprofit strength. Groups must be 501(c)(3)s at least three years old, based in eight Middle Tennessee counties. The 2026 deadlines were...
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Nonprofit
Outride · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 29, 2027 · 109 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
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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