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Private
IBMA Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 31, 2027 · 114 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Supports bluegrass activities that bring more people of color into bluegrass music. Project grants are due January 31 each year. Individual musicians of color can also ask for smaller grants any time.
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Private
CERF+ (Craft Emergency Relief Fund) · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $3,000
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Craft artists hit by a disaster or emergency in the last 90 days can apply. The grant page lists one-time $3,000 grants. Money is given each quarter until it runs out.
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Foundation
ECMC Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
ECMC Foundation funds projects that help underserved students finish college or career-technical credentials. Nonprofits, colleges, and government agencies can send a letter of inquiry any time. Strong ideas are invited to send a full proposal.
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Private
Chef Ann Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Gives K-12 schools a free salad bar kit, plus staff training and marketing materials. Schools must take part in the National School Lunch Program. Apply any time; awards go out once a year in May or June.
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Private
The US Chess Trust · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Libraries and Title I schools can ask for free chess sets for a chess program. Apply with an online form at any time. Schools must give a link to their federal school listing.
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Local
Bristol Tennessee City Schools Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Sullivan County
- ✓ No match required
Funding for Bristol Tennessee City Schools educators for school-wide or classroom projects not covered by the normal budget, either one-time or ongoing.
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Local
Lincoln County Opioid Fund Committee · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Lincoln County
Lincoln County's Opioid Fund Committee advises the County Commission on spending opioid settlement money for prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery. Organizations can submit a funding application to the County Mayor's office at any time; it is...
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Foundation
Scarlett Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 36 more counties
Grants for Middle Tennessee groups working on literacy, teacher and principal talent, career readiness, and mentoring. Submit an interest form any time. Qualifying projects get an invitation to apply.
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Foundation
Boyd Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Knox County
Grants for the greater Knoxville area in education, arts and preservation, animal welfare, and mental health. Apply with the online form any time. The foundation does not fund endowments.
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Local
Knoxville Ice Bears Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Knox County
- ✓ No match required
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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Local
Community LIFT · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- 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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Foundation
O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
This Birmingham, Alabama family foundation gives to 501(c)(3) groups for charitable, educational or religious work. Requests are taken at any time and reviewed when received. Past Tennessee gifts included St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis.
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Local
City of Clarksville Neighborhood & Community Services · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Montgomery County
Clarksville uses federal CDBG money to pay for building and facility projects that serve low- and moderate-income residents. Nonprofits, public housing agencies and other public bodies may send proposals at any time of year.
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Foundation
Eleanor and Warren Nunn Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
A family foundation in Halls, Tennessee, that takes grant requests at any time. Send details about your group, its charitable purpose and how you will use the money. Recent grants went to West Tennessee groups such as colleges, parks and a veterans museum.
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Foundation
The Robert H. Brethen Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
A foundation based in Lenoir City, Tennessee, that takes requests from charities and governments at any time. At least 65% of its money must go to the Dayton, Ohio area. Its Tennessee grants have gone to Lenoir City, Knoxville and statewide wildlife groups.
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Community foundation
The Westhaven Foundation (Franklin, TN) · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Williamson County
The Westhaven Foundation gives grants to local nonprofits, clubs and groups for short-term, emergency or special project needs. Apply online any time; the board approves each grant. A group may apply once every 12 months.
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Foundation
Cheryl L. Vaughn Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Small family foundation in Dayton, Tennessee, with no stated limits on place or field. Most past grants went to groups in Rhea County and East Tennessee. Mail a summary of two pages or less any time.
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Foundation
Speller Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Small Nashville family foundation with no stated limits on place or field. Most past grants went to Nashville Jewish community groups and local charities. Send a written request any time.
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Foundation
Myron Lewis Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Small Memphis-area family foundation with no stated limits on place or field. All recent grants went to Memphis and Germantown groups for operating costs. Send a letter stating your request any time.
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Local
Rotary Club of Franklin at Breakfast · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- $500 – $2,000
- ! Local program: Williamson County
- ✓ No match required
This Franklin Rotary club gives small grants to nonprofit, volunteer and school groups for special projects. Most awards are $500 to $2,000. Apply online any time; decisions come out about every three months.
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