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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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Corporate
AARP · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens 2027 (date not yet posted) (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Up to $25K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Quick grants for projects that make a town better to live in, especially for people 50 and older: public spaces, transportation, housing, internet access and disaster readiness. 2026 grants went up to $25,000. The 2027 dates aren't announced; the 2026...
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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens 2027 (details by January 31, 2027) (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Up to $6,500
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Johnson County
Grants up to $6,500 for projects that improve quality of life in Johnson County. The next cycle runs in 2027, with details by January 31, 2027.
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Local
City of Knoxville · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 22, 2027 · due about Feb 17, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Knox County
City of Knoxville grants for nonprofits operating in the city in two areas: arts and culture, and community and social services. Organizations need at least five years of operation and current state charitable registration.
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Community foundation
Community Foundation for Dickson County (CFMT affiliate) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due about Jan 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $5,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Dickson County
Grants up to $5,000 for Dickson County nonprofits working on conservation, youth and older adults, or historic preservation.
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Local
United Way of Greater Nashville · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens in two years (after 2025-2027 cycle) (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Cheatham County, Davidson County, Dickson County, Hickman County and 5 more counties
Multi-year program funding for health and human services nonprofits serving low-to-moderate income residents in UWGN's nine-county area, focused on education, economic mobility, health and basic needs. Applicants must first pass an Agency Eligibility...
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Local
United Way of South Central Tennessee · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Coffee County, Lincoln County and 3 more counties
Annual grants to nonprofits serving Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Lincoln, Moore, Rutherford and Warren counties, supporting health, education and financial stability. This chapter now covers the former Rutherford & Cannon and Tullahoma/Coffee areas.
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Local
Rotary Club of Downtown Franklin Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens January 2027 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Williamson County
The Downtown Franklin Rotary club's foundation gives grants to local organizations, plus some international and education grants. Applications open once a year.
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Nonprofit
United Way of West Tennessee · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Feb 2, 2027 · due about Feb 27, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Carroll County, Chester County, Crockett County, Decatur County and 11 more counties
One-year program grants for nonprofits serving any of 15 West Tennessee counties. Programs must have run at least one year and fit a United Way impact area. Agencies attend a required training in January before applying.
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Nonprofit
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
TN Members 1st Federal Credit Union · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens May 3, 2027 · due Jun 30, 2027
- Award
- Up to $2,500
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Campbell County, Knox County and 5 more counties
TN Members 1st Federal Credit Union gives five $2,500 grants each year to nonprofits in nine East Tennessee counties. The short online form takes under 30 minutes and needs no budget. The 2027 application runs May 3 to June 30, 2027.
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Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due about Oct 19, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $1M – $5M
Should we apply? · Get ready
Department of Housing and Urban Development expects to make 3 awards of $1 million to $5 million. Anyone can apply.
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Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Nov 5, 2026 · due about Feb 3, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $250K – $35M
Should we apply? · Get ready
Department of Housing and Urban Development expects to make 60 awards of $250,000 to $35 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Local
Steve & Kate Smith Community Trust (administered by First National Bank of Middle Tennessee) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Apr 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Warren County
Annual grants from a charitable trust for 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in and primarily serving Warren County. Proposals are mailed as hard copies with a cover sheet to the trust administrator in McMinnville.
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Nonprofit
Peace Development Fund · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Nov 15, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
Peace Development Fund gives small grants to grassroots community organizing groups across the US. The youth fund backs youth-led groups. Average grants run about $5,000 to $7,500.
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Nonprofit
Outride · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Mar 2 – Apr 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $5,000 – $15K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Unrestricted grants of $5,000 to $15,000 support cycling programs for youth or older adults. Rider education, teams and skills camps all qualify. The 2026 round has closed.
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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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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Feb 9 – Mar 6, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $6,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Anderson County
Grants of $1,500-$6,000 for projects benefiting Norris, Andersonville, Bethel, and Fairview; next awards in 2028.
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Nonprofit
Community LIFT · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Shelby County
Grants for Memphis community development corporations (CDCs) to cover early project costs. Uses include site studies, design plans, and community outreach. Applications are taken any time.
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Nonprofit
Community LIFT · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $2,500
- Local program: Shelby County
Small grants up to $2,500 for community projects in under-resourced Memphis neighborhoods. Residents, business or property owners, and neighborhood associations can apply. Projects should build community ties or improve the neighborhood.
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