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Corporate
CHS Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 1 – Feb 28, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
The CHS Foundation funds farm-related projects at colleges and universities, like student research and recruiting. Each school may send one application, and current partner schools get priority. The 2026 window ran January 1 to February 28; 2027 dates are...
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Local
Blount County Education Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Aug 14, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $100 – $2,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Blount County
- No match
Competitive grants for Blount County Schools teachers, staff or academic teams to fund creative projects that support student learning and well-being. Proposals are scored anonymously by a review committee.
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Foundation
Crews Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Shelby County
A Germantown family foundation that gives to groups in the Memphis area. It funds education, fighting poverty, social services and community projects. The board reviews grant requests four times a year.
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Nonprofit
Herb Society of Nashville · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 15, 2027 · 96 days left
- Award
- Up to $15K
- Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 37 more counties
- No match
Funds gardens in Middle Tennessee that support nutrition, wellness and learning. Schools, nonprofits, care facilities and community groups can apply. Up to $15,000 total may go to one or several projects.
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Corporate
Georgia-Pacific · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Madison County, Wilson County
Georgia-Pacific gives grants in towns where it has manufacturing plants. It funds education, community needs, small business growth and the environment. Groups must pass an online eligibility quiz, then apply online.
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Corporate
The Hershey Company · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Shelby County
Hershey funds nonprofits in communities where it has plants, including its Memphis plant. Focus areas are basic needs, education and workforce, and community culture such as arts and recreation. Start with the online eligibility quiz linked on the page.
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Local
Bartlett Education Foundation (Bartlett City Schools) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about May 22, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Shelby County
Annual classroom grants for employees of Bartlett City Schools, with funds paid out after the new school year starts. Winners report how the money was used, signed off by their principal.
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Local
Gallatin Chamber Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Jul 24, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Sumner County
Awards each fall to Gallatin K-12 public school teachers for special classroom projects, funded by the Gallatin Shamrock Run. Principal approval is required.
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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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Foundation
Boyd Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- 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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Corporate
Ingles Markets · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Carter County, Claiborne County, Greene County and 8 more counties
Ingles Markets, which has stores in East Tennessee, reviews donation requests from nonprofits every quarter. It funds children's education, ending hunger, and specific community needs. Requests are mailed on letterhead with proof of nonprofit status, the...
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Foundation
Lillian L. Colby Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Feb 1, 2027 · 113 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Hamilton County
Grants for nonprofits in the greater Chattanooga area that help children, adults and families move out of poverty. It funds education, preventive health, hunger and homelessness work. Apply online by February 1 or August 1.
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Nonprofit
The NEA Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $5,000
Public school educators who belong to the NEA can get up to $5,000 for a student learning project. Most of the money must go to student materials or experiences. Laptops or tablets alone are not funded.
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Nonprofit
The NEA Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $5,000
NEA member educators can get up to $5,000 for their own training, like summer institutes or conferences. Groups of teachers can use it for study groups or mentoring. Tuition and board certification are not funded.
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Corporate
Vulcan Materials Company Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Dickson County, Hamilton County, Maury County
Vulcan's foundation gives grants to charities and local governments, like public schools and parks, near Vulcan quarries and offices. It funds education, environmental learning, basic needs and local history and culture. Send a letter with your plan,...
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Corporate
Sylvamo · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Shelby County
Sylvamo, a paper company based in Memphis, gives grants mainly for student learning. It also funds forest, water and air projects and urgent local needs. Only groups near a Sylvamo site can apply.
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Foundation
Blair J. Wilson Charitable Trust · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This Nashville trust gives grants to 501(c)(3) charities. There is no deadline. Contact the trust at the address on its GrantMe funder page (from its IRS tax return).
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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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Nonprofit
Junior League of Memphis · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 13, 2026 · 33 days left
- Award
- Up to $2,500
- Local program: Fayette County, Shelby County, Tipton County
Grants of up to $2,500 for PK–12 teachers in the Memphis metro area for creative classroom projects in academics, social and emotional learning, or professional development. At least 80% of funds go to Title I schools. Past recipients can't apply this cycle.
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Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 2, 2026 · 22 days left
- Award
- $175K – $2.5M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 3 past Tennessee awards
Department of Housing and Urban Development expects to make 34 awards of $175,000 to $2.5 million.
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