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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
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- 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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Foundation
Kharis Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 15 – Sep 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 37 more counties
Nashville foundation that funds nonprofits and churches serving underprivileged and vulnerable people. Projects must operate in and benefit Middle Tennessee counties. Requests are taken each year from January 15 to the last business day of September.
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Association
National Association of Conservation Districts (with USDA NRCS) · May be open now
- Deadline
- Estimated window Sep 17, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027: it may be open now. Check the funder's page Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
Conservation districts can get money to hire staff who help farmers plan and install conservation practices. The last round closed January 8, 2026. NACD says more details are coming.
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United Way
United Way of Franklin County, TN · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Jan 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- Local program: Franklin County
United Way of Franklin County, TN funds local nonprofits that serve Franklin County residents. Grants cover one year, July 1 to June 30. The last round opened in November 2025 and closed January 31, 2026; paper applications only, mailed or hand-delivered.
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Local
Knox County Grants and Community Development · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 28 – Feb 28, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- Local program: Knox County
Knox County gives federal CDBG money to nonprofits that help people facing homelessness. Projects can cover job training, homeless services, or help for people leaving jail. Work must serve low-income residents outside Knoxville city and Farragut.
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Nonprofit
Goodlettsville Chamber Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Jan 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $250 – $2,500
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- Local program: Davidson County, Sumner County
Small grants for nonprofits, schools and libraries that serve Goodlettsville. Awards range from $250 to $2,500 and are given at the Chamber Gala in February. The last deadline was January 30, 2026.
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Corporate
CHS Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 1 – Feb 28, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
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The CHS Foundation funds farm-related projects at colleges and universities, like student research and recruiting. Each school may send one application, and current partner schools get priority. The 2026 window ran January 1 to February 28; 2027 dates are...
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Federal
Bureau of Reclamation · Department of the Interior · Open
- Deadline
- Due Sep 8, 2027 · 334 days left
- Award
- $50K – $3M
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 1 past Tennessee award
Bureau of Reclamation expects to make 30 awards of $50,000 to $3 million.
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Federal
Bureau of Justice Assistance · Department of Justice · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 20, 2026 · 42 days left
- Award
- Up to $4M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 3 past Tennessee awards
Bureau of Justice Assistance gives grants of up to $4 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Local
Jefferson County Government (Jefferson County Opioid Board) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 15, 2026 · 6 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Jefferson County
- Only 6 days left to apply
Jefferson County's Opioid Board grants opioid settlement money to organizations serving county residents for approved remediation work such as prevention, treatment, recovery and naloxone. About $152,109 is available in total for the 2027 cycle; proposals...
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Corporate
First Horizon Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 31, 2027 · 114 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Davidson County, Maury County, Montgomery County, Rutherford County and 3 more counties
The First Horizon Foundation gives grants to nonprofits in Nashville and nearby Middle Tennessee cities, such as Franklin, Clarksville, and Murfreesboro. The application opens October 1, 2026, and closes January 31, 2027. Awards are announced throughout the year.
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Corporate
Donaldson Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Jan 10, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Greene County
The Donaldson Foundation gives grants to education programs in towns where Donaldson has a big presence. Greeneville, Tennessee is on its list. Typical grants are $5,000 to $20,000, and the deadlines are August 1 and January 10.
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Federal
Bureau of Justice Assistance · Department of Justice · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 20, 2026 · 42 days left
- Award
- Up to $2.2M
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 5 past Tennessee awards
Bureau of Justice Assistance gives grants of up to $2.2 million. Open to state government.
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Foundation
Dr. Scholl Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due Jan 31, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
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The Dr. Scholl Foundation funds projects in social services, health care, education, civic and cultural work, and the environment. Nonprofits send a letter of inquiry in January. Approved groups then send a full application by March 31.
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Foundation
Journey For Good Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Jan 15, 2027 · 98 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
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Grants for U.S. and Canadian charities that fight poverty. It funds hunger and nutrition, job training, education, and help for veterans and their families. Apply online by January 15, May 15 or September 15.
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Local
Vanderbilt University (Community Relations) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Dec 14, 2026 · due Jan 31, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- 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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Federal
Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation · Department of Defense · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opening date not announced
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 10 past Tennessee awards
A grant from Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation. Open to county government, state government or city or town government.
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Local
Wilson County Opioid Remediation Funding Committee · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Aug 1, 2027 · due about Sep 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- Local program: Wilson County
Wilson County awards one-year grants from its opioid settlement share to nonprofits and government agencies serving county residents, for prevention, harm reduction, treatment, recovery support, education/training or research. Applications are taken every...
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Community foundation
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (The Women's Fund) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due about Jan 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $20K
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- Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 36 more counties
Unrestricted operating grants for groups helping women and girls in Middle Tennessee with health, safety, money stability, and growth. Groups 3 years or older may ask up to $20,000; newer groups up to $5,000. Applications open January 1-31.
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Corporate
First Horizon Foundation · May be open now
- Deadline
- Estimated window Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027: it may be open now. Check the funder's page Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- Local program: Blount County, Greene County, Hamblen County, Hawkins County and 3 more counties
The First Horizon Foundation gives grants to nonprofits in Knoxville and nearby East Tennessee areas, such as Cookeville, Maryville, and Sevierville. The last round ran October 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026. New dates are not posted yet.
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