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Federal
National Park Service · Department of the Interior · Open
- Deadline
- Accepts applications through Nov 1, 2030. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice
- Award
- $300K – $15M
- In Tennessee
- Population limit in the notice: “an urban area that has a population of 25,000 or more”. Check that yours qualifies
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 20 past Tennessee awards
National Park Service expects to make 35 awards of $300,000 to $15 million. Open to tribal government or state government.
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Nonprofit
AKC Humane Fund · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
Grants for nonprofits that help low-income pet owners pay for needed vet care. The goal is to keep pets in their homes. Groups must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
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Local
Women's Fund of East Tennessee · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 20 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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Nonprofit
Reinvestment Fund (America's Healthy Food Financing Initiative, with USDA Rural Development) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jun 29 – Sep 18, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $200K – $3M
Should we apply? · Get ready
This program funds local, state or regional partnerships that lend money and give help to food stores and food suppliers. The goal is more healthy food in low-income places. Awards are large, from $200,000 to $3 million.
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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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Education foundation
Berea College Appalachian Fund · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 19, 2026 · 8 days left
- Award
- $5,000 – $25K
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 29 more counties
- Only 8 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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Foundation
William Stamps Farish Fund · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Houston foundation that funds social services, health and education. It prefers the Houston area and gives a limited number of grants out of state. Recent out-of-state grants include several Nashville charities.
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Education foundation
Berea College Appalachian Fund · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Apr 19, 2027 · 190 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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Federal
Administration for Children and Families - ORR · Department of Health and Human Services · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 1, 2027 · 355 days left
- Award
- $1M – $100M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 30 past Tennessee awards
Administration for Children and Families - ORR expects to make 20 awards of $1 million to $100 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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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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Corporate
Nike, Inc. (Nike Community Impact Fund, administered by Charities Aid Foundation of America) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Shelby County
- No match
Nike funds sports and physical activity projects for kids in the Memphis area. Projects that keep girls active get special focus. Decisions come about 30 days after you apply.
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Nonprofit
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) with Caterpillar Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 6, 2026 · 26 days left
- Award
- $5,000 – $30K
- Local program: Davidson County
Caterpillar Foundation and PLTW fund public and charter schools within 15 miles of Nashville. Schools can start or grow PLTW Computer Science or Engineering. Schools with many low-income students get priority.
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Nonprofit
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) with Arconic Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 4, 2026 · 54 days left
- Award
- $5,000 – $15K
- Local program: Blount County, Knox County, Loudon County, Monroe County and 1 more counties
Arconic Foundation and PLTW fund public and charter schools in five East Tennessee counties. Schools can start or grow PLTW Launch, Gateway, Computer Science or Engineering. Schools with many low-income students get priority.
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Federal
National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 10, 2026 · 30 days left
- Award
- $50K – $100K
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 72 past Tennessee awards
National Institutes of Health expects to make 13 awards of $50,000 to $100,000. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Feb 8, 2027 · 120 days left
- Award
- $4M – $20M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 621 past Tennessee awards
U.S. National Science Foundation expects to make 10 awards of $4 million to $20 million.
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Federal
Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Department of Defense · Open
- Deadline
- Accepts applications through Jun 2, 2030. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice
- Award
- $200K – $10M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 60 past Tennessee awards
Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command gives grants of $200,000 to $10 million.
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Federal
Food and Drug Administration · Department of Health and Human Services · Open
- Deadline
- Accepts applications through Sep 4, 2028. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice
- Award
- $225K – $2.5M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 41 past Tennessee awards
Food and Drug Administration expects to make 25 awards of $225,000 to $2.5 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due about Feb 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 72 past Tennessee awards
National Institutes of Health expects to make 1 award. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due about Feb 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 72 past Tennessee awards
National Institutes of Health expects to make 3 awards. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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