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Federal
National Institute of Corrections · Department of Justice · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jun 15 – Jul 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $200K
Should we apply? · Get ready
National Institute of Corrections expects to make 1 award of up to $200,000.
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Foundation
Kennedy Foundation Inc (Chattanooga) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Chattanooga foundation that gives to qualified charities. There is no set form and no deadline; write to the foundation. Recent grants went mostly to Chattanooga groups.
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Foundation or nonprofit
Lilly Endowment Inc. · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 19, 2027 · 100 days left
- Award
- Up to $5M
Concept papers for programs helping Christian congregations collaborate with local charities to serve community needs. Planning grants up to $50,000 in March 2027; invited implementation grants up to $5 million.
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Foundation
USG Foundation Inc · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The foundation of building-materials maker USG gives to charities, colleges, hospitals and cultural groups. Send a letter about the need, your request and your 501(c)(3) letter. Most grants go to Illinois groups.
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Foundation
Big Guy Foundation Inc · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A small New York family foundation that gives to charities. Contact the foundation for information; there is no deadline. Recent grants went mostly to New York and Nashville-area groups.
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Foundation
White Oak Foundation Inc · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
An Indianapolis family foundation that gives to 501(c)(3) charities. There is no form and no deadline; contact the foundation. Recent grants went mostly to Indianapolis and Nashville groups.
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Foundation
Betsy Ross Foundation Inc (Paris, TN) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A small Paris, Tennessee foundation that gives to charities and schools. Ask in writing or by phone; there is no deadline. Most past grants went to Henry County and West Tennessee groups.
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Foundation
Massengill-DeFriece Foundation Inc · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Bristol, Tennessee foundation that gives to charities. Send a one- or two-page letter; there is no deadline. Most grants go to Tri-Cities groups in Tennessee and Virginia.
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Federal
Health Resources and Services Administration · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Oct 15, 2026 · due about Dec 15, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $1M
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 9 past Tennessee awards
Health Resources and Services Administration expects to make 5 awards of up to $1 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Foundation
John Dustin Buckman Charitable Trust · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Memphis bank-managed trust; half of its income is meant for needy causes that help children. Send a short statement of your purpose and how you will use the money; there is no deadline. All recent grants went to Memphis groups.
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Foundation
James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Opens in the fall (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Up to $15K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Gives mid-career historic preservation professionals up to $15,000 for original research or a design project. Fields include architecture, landscape, planning and architectural history. The project must help preservation in the U.S.
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Federal
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · Department of Transportation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Sep 1, 2027 · 325 days left
- Award
- $300K – $20M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 7 past Tennessee awards
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expects to make 10 awards of $300,000 to $20 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development · Opening soon
- Deadline
- The funder's estimated date (Sep 28, 2026) has passed. Check the official notice Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $272K – $817K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 26 past Tennessee awards
Department of Housing and Urban Development expects to make 143 awards of $272,250 to $816,750. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
Department of Education · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jun 15 – Aug 10, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $3.7M
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 15 past Tennessee awards
Department of Education expects to make 1 award of up to $3.7 million.
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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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Federal
National Institute of Standards and Technology · Department of Commerce · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 1, 2026 · 21 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
A grant from National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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Federal
National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services · Open
- Deadline
- Due Sep 28, 2027 · 352 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 50 past Tennessee awards
A grant from National Institutes of Health. Open to public college or university.
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Foundation
Brady Education Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 15, 2027 · due Jan 30, 2027
- Award
- Up to $375K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Funds research and program evaluations that help young children from low-income families learn. Start with a short letter of intent. Universities, colleges, and large nonprofit research groups can apply.
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Corporate
BWX Technologies (BWXT) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 15, 2026 · 65 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Roane County, Unicoi County, Washington County
BWXT funds nonprofits that build tomorrow's workforce and improve life near its sites, including Erwin, Jonesborough, and Oak Ridge. Recognized U.S. charities apply through the online form. Deadlines are December 15, March 31, June 30, and September 30.
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Federal
Air Force Office of Scientific Research · Department of Defense · Open
- Deadline
- Accepts applications through Aug 31, 2029. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice
- Award
- Up to $2M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 43 past Tennessee awards
Air Force Office of Scientific Research expects to make 500 awards of up to $2 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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