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111 grants for “Foundation Library System”

Closing: this week (0) · this month (8) · next 3 months (21)

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  1. Foundation

    Grants for education, health and the arts (write to the foundation)

    Christenberry-Anderson-Loomis Family Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee

    A Nashville family foundation that funds charity projects in education, health and the arts. There is no deadline; explain why you need the money. Recent grants went to groups in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and other states.

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  2. Corporate

    Schneider Electric Foundation project support (energy training and youth climate projects)

    Schneider Electric Foundation (Schneider Electric) · Open

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    Rolling: apply any time
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    Amount not specified
    • Local program: Rutherford County

    The Schneider Electric Foundation funds nonprofits near Schneider Electric sites. It backs job training in the energy trades and youth-led climate projects for low-income teens and young adults. Projects should need support for more than two years.

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  3. Foundation

    Grants to charities (call the foundation manager for the form)

    The Almar Foundation (Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation) · Open

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    Rolling: apply any time
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    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee

    This New Orleans family foundation gives operating grants to charities. Call the foundation manager for the form; there is no deadline and the board approves each grant. Most past grants went to Louisiana groups.

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  4. Nonprofit

    USA Hockey Foundation grants (incl. disabled hockey programs)

    The USA Hockey Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Due about Mar 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee

    The USA Hockey Foundation gives grants to USA Hockey affiliates and charities that grow ice hockey. This includes sled, blind, deaf and special hockey for players with disabilities. It does not fund single teams' jerseys, ice time or travel. Applications...

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    Checked 2 days ago against the source

  5. Foundation or nonprofit

    Youth Development Foundation grants

    MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
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    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee

    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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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  6. Corporate

    Cracker Barrel Foundation

    Cracker Barrel · Open

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    Rolling: apply any time
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    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee

    Cracker Barrel and its Foundation give grants, event sponsorships, and dining certificates to nonprofits that fight hunger in America. All requests must go through Cracker Barrel's online system.

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  7. Corporate

    Gibson Gives (Gibson Foundation) guitar donation requests

    Gibson Brands · Open

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    Rolling: apply any time
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    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee

    Gibson Gives, the Gibson Foundation, supports music programs by sharing the power of music through guitars. Groups ask for help through the Gibson Gives Donation Request Form. You need a free Submittable account to apply.

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    Checked 5 days ago against the source

  8. Corporate

    Valero Energy Foundation / Memphis Refinery giving

    Valero Energy · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
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    Amount not specified
    • Local program: Shelby County

    The Valero Energy Foundation funds 501(c)(3)s that meet basic needs or support health care, education, or first responders near Valero sites like the Memphis Refinery. Apply online at least two months before you need the money. Put all of a year's needs in...

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  9. Corporate

    Oshkosh Corporation Foundation grants

    Oshkosh Corporation Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Due about Oct 31, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
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    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee

    The Oshkosh Corporation Foundation funds nonprofits that fight poverty. It supports food and shelter, job training, youth mentoring and groups that help first responders. Priority goes to places where Oshkosh workers live, with four deadlines a year.

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  10. Foundation

    Butler Snow Foundation community grants

    Butler Snow Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
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    Amount not specified
    • Local program: Davidson County, Shelby County

    The Butler Snow Foundation, started by a law firm, gives grants to charities in cities where the firm has offices. Those include Memphis and Nashville. Contact the foundation to ask about its application process; its board picks grantees once a year.

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  11. Foundation

    Tennessee Walking Horse National Foundation grants

    The Tennessee Walking Horse National Foundation · Open

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    Rolling: apply any time
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    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee

    This Shelbyville foundation gives grants only to programs that support the Tennessee Walking Horse. It has no deadlines. Past grants went to Middle Tennessee groups, including a university foundation and the breed association.

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  12. Corporate

    Smurfit Westrock Foundation project grants

    Smurfit Westrock Foundation (Smurfit Westrock) · Open

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    Rolling: apply any time
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    Amount not specified
    • Local program: Davidson County, Gibson County, Hamilton County, Knox County and 5 more counties

    This packaging company's foundation funds lasting projects that help people in need near its plants. Focus areas are health and nutrition, education and basic care. Apply through the foundation's online portal.

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  13. Corporate

    Youth Literacy Grants

    Dollar General Literacy Foundation · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Opens spring 2027 (no exact date yet)
    Award
    Up to $5,000
    • In Tennessee

    Dollar General Literacy Foundation Youth Literacy grants (up to $5,000) help schools, libraries and nonprofits support K-12 students reading below grade level. Applicants must be in a Dollar General state and within 15 miles of a Dollar General store. The...

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    Checked 3 days ago against the source

  14. Foundation

    Grants (no set form)

    Robert W. and Elise B. Lykins Charitable Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
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    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee

    Louisville family foundation with no stated limits on where it gives. Half of its past grants went to Nashville groups such as parks, public media and the library. There is no form or deadline.

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  15. Nonprofit

    Children's Book Project: Disaster Relief Grant

    The Pilcrow Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Up to $800
    • In Tennessee
    • No match

    Rural public libraries hit by a tornado, flood, hurricane, or other natural disaster can get $800 in new hardcover children's books. No local match is needed. You ask for the application by email or mail.

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  16. Nonprofit

    Judith F. Krug Fund Banned Books Week Programming Grants

    Freedom to Read Foundation · Closed for this year

    Deadline
    Next round: due about Apr 6, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Up to $1,000
    • In Tennessee
    • No match

    Libraries, schools, colleges, and nonprofits can get $1,000 for Banned Books Week events. The events teach people about the freedom to read. Groups that won in the past five years cannot apply.

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  17. Nonprofit

    National Disaster Recovery Fund for Archives (NDRFA)

    Society of American Archivists Foundation (with Society of Southwest Archivists) · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Up to $5,000
    • In Tennessee

    Grants of up to $5,000 help archives, libraries and museums save records hurt by a major disaster. Money can pay for freeze drying, storage, moving materials and supplies. You do not need to be a member to apply.

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  18. Foundation

    Bookmobile Grants (children's book purchases)

    The Lois Lenski Covey Foundation · Closed for this year

    Deadline
    Next round: due about Aug 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    $500 – $3,000
    • In Tennessee
    • No match

    Groups that run a lending bookmobile for at-risk children can get $500 to $3,000 to buy children's books. Public libraries and schools with bookmobiles can apply. The yearly form usually comes out around February 15.

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  19. Nonprofit

    Commissioning Program (2027)

    Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundation in the Library of Congress · Open

    Deadline
    Due Jan 15, 2027 · 97 days left
    Award
    $10K – $20K
    • In Tennessee
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)

    Pays the fee for a performing group to commission a new piece from a composer. Chamber works get $10,000 to $15,000 in full. Orchestras can get up to $20,000 but must match at least half.

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  20. Corporate

    Community Outreach & Contribution Program

    ORNL Federal Credit Union · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 29 more counties

    Donations and sponsorships for East Tennessee 501(c)(3) groups whose work fits the credit union's priorities of financial education, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) and community improvement. Past recipients include school education...

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    Checked 5 days ago against the source

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