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Corporate
Eastman · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Hawkins County, Sullivan County
The Eastman Foundation funds nonprofits that improve life where Eastman operates, with a focus on jobs, well-being, and the environment. Places of worship, individuals, sports teams, and travel are not funded. Requests go through the online form, which...
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Corporate
First Horizon Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 31, 2026 · 81 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Madison County, Shelby County
The First Horizon Foundation gives grants to nonprofits in Memphis, Shelby County, and Jackson. The application opens October 1, 2026, and closes December 31, 2026. Decisions come in February 2027.
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Corporate
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $50K
The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation funds equipment and training for first responders, plus military, veteran, and other nonprofit groups. The portal opens at 2 p.m. Eastern on October 8, 2026, and takes only 600 applications per quarter. Average...
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Corporate
BNSF Railway · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Only near the company's Tennessee sites. Check the program page
The BNSF Railway Foundation funds groups near BNSF rail lines, with preference for environment, health and human services, public safety and STEM education. Public charity 501(c)(3)s, first responders and local government divisions can apply online....
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Foundation
Maury Regional Health Care Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Lewis County, Marshall County, Maury County, Wayne County
The hospital foundation funds health and wellness programs and services offered by public agencies and 501(c)(3) groups in Maury Regional Health's southern Middle Tennessee service area; it does not fund sponsorships. Requests over $1,000 go to an...
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Nonprofit
Knoxville Ice Bears Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Knox County
- No match
The Ice Bears Foundation takes donation requests from Knoxville-area groups. It supports young athletes, education access and stronger communities. Apply any time with the online form.
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Nonprofit
The Biz Foundry · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 28, 2026 · 17 days left
- Award
- $2,500 – $10K
- Local program: Cannon County, Clay County, Cumberland County, DeKalb County and 10 more counties
- No match
A pitch competition for new or early-stage businesses with a tie to the Upper Cumberland (started, starting or moving there) that aim to grow past $1 million in sales. Prizes are $10,000, $5,000 and $2,500, plus an audience prize. Six finalists get free...
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Federal
Fish and Wildlife Service · Department of the Interior · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 30, 2026 · 50 days left
- Award
- Up to $150K
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Fish and Wildlife Service expects to make 21 awards of up to $150,000. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Foundation
The Darryl Worley Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Decatur County, Hardin County, Lawrence County, McNairy County and 1 more counties
People in a crisis can ask for one-time help with housing, utilities, medical costs or gas. The foundation pays a third party, such as a landlord or agency, not the person. Applicants give income, expenses and a reference from a minister, doctor or...
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Federal
Forest Service · Department of Agriculture · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 12, 2026 · 1 day left
- Award
- $200K – $750K
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- Only 1 day left to apply
- 3 past Tennessee awards
Forest Service expects to make 5 awards of $200,000 to $750,000. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
69A350 OSDBU · Department of Transportation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 20 days left
- Award
- Up to $377K
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
69A350 OSDBU expects to make 1 award of up to $377,016. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
Fish and Wildlife Service · Department of the Interior · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 13, 2026 · 2 days left
- Award
- $2,000 – $500K
- Location limits unclear. Check who can apply
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- Only 2 days left to apply
Fish and Wildlife Service expects to make 15 awards of $2,000 to $500,000. Anyone can apply.
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Foundation
The Dickson Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The Dickson Foundation is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and says it mostly gives locally. It has no deadlines and does not give to individuals. Its past Tennessee grants went to private schools, Vanderbilt and St. Jude.
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Foundation
The William & Mary Davis Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This Illinois family foundation gives to nonprofits whose work fits its mission of serving people in need. Its contact page invites groups to reach out about partnering. There are no deadlines.
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Foundation
NBA Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Oct 31, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- From $25K
- Local program: Shelby County
- No match
The NBA Foundation funds nonprofits that help young people ages 14 to 24 get ready for jobs and careers. Programs must serve youth in an NBA team market, such as Memphis. Grants start at $25,000.
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Foundation
Christy-Houston Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Rutherford County
The Christy-Houston Foundation in Murfreesboro gives grants that must help people in Rutherford County or the counties next to it. There is no deadline listed. Contact the foundation to ask how to apply.
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Foundation
The Allen Foundation (Nashville) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This Nashville foundation helps people in struggling communities in the U.S. and abroad. It likes small projects that big charities pass over. There is no deadline; past Tennessee grants went to Nashville groups.
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Federal
Golden Field Office · Department of Energy · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 15, 2027 · 96 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 15 past Tennessee awards
A grant from Golden Field Office. Anyone can apply.
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Foundation
Timken Foundation of Canton · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The Timken Foundation gives grants to 501(c)(3) groups for charitable and educational projects, often buildings and equipment. No form is needed; include proof of your 501(c)(3) status. Most past grants went to Ohio, especially the Canton area.
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Corporate
Ryder System Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The Ryder company foundation reviews written grant requests from 501(c)(3) groups all year. Send one letter about your project, finances, board, and services. Many past gifts were employee matches and sponsorships, mostly in Florida.
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