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Foundation
The Ayers Foundation Trust · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Davidson County, Decatur County, Henderson County, Lawrence County and 2 more counties
A Parsons-based foundation focused on rural Tennessee education, conservation and social welfare. Its tax return says applications are taken at any time. Gifts go mainly to groups in six named Tennessee counties.
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Nonprofit
Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens November 2026 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Up to $3,500
Should we apply? · Get ready
Livestock and poultry farmers can get up to $3,500 to improve animal welfare, like moving animals to pasture. FACT will open 2027 applications in November 2026.
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Nonprofit
Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens November 2026 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Up to $10K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Farms can get up to $10,000 for big changes, like converting to pasture or switching to heritage breeds. Only a few grants are given. FACT opens 2027 applications in November 2026.
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Nonprofit
American Farmland Trust (with Airbnb) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens late November 2026 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- $5,000 – $10K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Farmers and ranchers can get $5,000 to $10,000 to start or grow a farm stay or farm experience. About 25-30 grants will be given. Applications open in late November 2026.
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Nonprofit
Pets in the Classroom (Pet Care Trust) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- $50 – $125
Helps Pre-K to 12th grade teachers buy a class pet and supplies. First-time grants are store coupons or rebates; later years bring a $50 sustaining grant. The grant follows the teacher, not the school.
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Foundation
James Walter Pickle Charitable Foundation (Mariner Trust Company, trustee) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This foundation pays for medical care, services, and equipment that change lives, given through 501(c)(3) groups. Send a letter about how you will use the money, your mission, and your IRS letter. There is no deadline.
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Foundation
Glen and Dorothy Stillwell Charitable Trust · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Cheatham County, Davidson County, Williamson County
Grants for charities that help people in need, such as people with disabilities, addiction, abuse or other hardships. In Tennessee, groups must be based in and serve Davidson, Williamson or Cheatham County. Send a letter any time.
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Local
Metro Nashville Housing Division / Housing Trust Fund Commission · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens to be announced in 2027 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Davidson County
Competitive grants to nonprofit housing developers to build or preserve affordable homes in Nashville-Davidson County. Funding rounds open through a request for applications; the next round is expected in 2027.
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Nonprofit
National Fund for Sacred Places (Partners for Sacred Places / National Trust for Historic Preservation) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 12, 2027 · due Mar 3, 2027
- Award
- $50K – $500K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Matching grants help congregations repair historic houses of worship that serve their communities. Grants range from $50,000 to $500,000, plus training and planning help. Any faith tradition may apply.
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Foundation
Folke H. Peterson Foundation (Truist, trustee) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 20 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Grants to US nonprofits that prevent cruelty to animals and improve their lives. Funds can pay for programs, general operations, vet care, food and emergencies. Average grants are $5,000 to $20,000.
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Foundation
Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation (Wells Fargo, trustee) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $50K
- Local program: Shelby County
This foundation pays for specific arts, music, culture and education projects. It mostly funds groups in Memphis, Miami and New York City. It does not pay for general operating costs, buildings or endowments.
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Federal
Air Force -- Research Lab · Department of Defense · Open
- Deadline
- Accepts applications through Dec 5, 2028. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice
- Award
- Up to $99.9M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 43 past Tennessee awards
Air Force -- Research Lab gives grants of up to $99.9 million.
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Federal
U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program · Department of the Treasury · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 20 days left
- Award
- $5.7M – $14.5M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 2 past Tennessee awards
U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program expects to make 5 awards of $5.7 million to $14.5 million. Open to state government.
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Federal
National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due about Mar 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $1M – $7M
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 72 past Tennessee awards
National Institutes of Health expects to make 5 awards of $1 million to $7 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 20, 2027 · 101 days left
- Award
- Up to $1.2M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 63 past Tennessee awards
U.S. National Science Foundation expects to make 20 awards of up to $1.2 million.
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Association
NCTM Mathematics Education Trust · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 1, 2026 · 21 days left
- Award
- Up to $8,000
Math teachers can apply for about 19 grants and scholarships for classroom projects, research, and training. Amounts range from about $2,000 to $12,000.
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Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs · Department of the Interior · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about May 6 – Jun 18, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $10K – $2.5M
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Only tribes or Native American / Native Hawaiian organizations can apply
Bureau of Indian Affairs expects to make 20 awards of $10,000 to $2.5 million. Open to tribal government or tribal organization.
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