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Foundation
McCauley Lindsay Charities of Tennessee · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This Nashville foundation gives grants only to 501(c)(3) charities. No deadline is listed. Contact the foundation at the address on its GrantMe funder page (from its IRS tax return).
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Corporate
JD Finish Line Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Oct 15, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $10K
The JD Finish Line Foundation gives grants of up to $10,000 to nonprofits across the country. Each of three yearly rounds has its own focus: health, job skills or safe communities. The current safe communities round closes October 15.
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Local
Appalachian Community Fund · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 48 more counties
Knoxville-based public foundation grants for LGBTQ-led organizing and organizational development in Central Appalachia, with priority for new and emerging efforts and those building leadership and safe spaces for LGBTQ youth. Proposals are accepted...
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Nonprofit
National Film Preservation Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Apr 24, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
Nonprofit and public archives can get lab work paid to save old films. You first contact the foundation about your project. Television and video works are not eligible.
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Nonprofit
Knoxville Bar Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Apr 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Knox County
Grants for Knoxville projects that improve the courts, help people reach the legal system, or teach the public about law. Awards are usually $5,000 or less. The 2026 round closed April 30.
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Foundation
Mary Kay Ash Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due about Apr 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $20K
Should we apply? · Get ready
$20,000 grants to emergency domestic violence shelters that house women and children fleeing abuse. At least one grant goes to each state. Shelters must be a 501(c)(3), open more than 5 years, and run a physical shelter.
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Nonprofit
First Responders Children's Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
One-time help for first responder families with children who face a sudden money crisis. The grant pays rent, mortgage, utilities, or child care directly. Applications are reviewed all year.
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Foundation
Dr. Bronner's Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Funds groups working on the root causes of harm faced by migrants and refugees. Any 501(c)(3) or fiscally sponsored group may send a 500-word letter of inquiry. Full proposals are by invitation after that.
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Community foundation
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (The Women's Fund) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due about Jan 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $20K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 36 more counties
Unrestricted operating grants for groups helping women and girls in Middle Tennessee with health, safety, money stability, and growth. Groups 3 years or older may ask up to $20,000; newer groups up to $5,000. Applications open January 1-31.
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Corporate
CHS Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
CHS funds farm safety and farmer health projects. Projects must reach several states or the whole country. Local projects must go through a CHS co-op's matching grant program instead.
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Foundation
A.J. Muste Foundation for Peace & Justice · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Next cycle opens early 2027 (exact date not posted). (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Up to $10K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Grants for grassroots groups organizing for systemic change. Most awards are about $5,000, up to $10,000. Groups need a budget under $250,000.
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Nonprofit
USA Swimming Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 15, 2026 · 35 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Grants help swim lesson programs give free or low-cost lessons to children. Money can also pay for rides to lessons. You must be an approved Swim Lesson Provider before November 15.
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Nonprofit
Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This program helps U.S. military members, veterans and first responders with physical injuries stay active in sports. Applications are taken all year. Decisions usually come within 60 days.
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Foundation or nonprofit
National Forest Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
Funds community engagement and stewardship projects on National Forests and Grasslands or adjacent public lands. Requires a 1:1 nonfederal match and runs two rounds a year.
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Foundation
Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Feb 25, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $30K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Grants for nonprofits making exhibitions, films, public programs or books about architecture and design. Grants are up to $30,000 and often smaller. Each group can apply once a year.
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Foundation
Levitt Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 20, 2026 · 40 days left
- Award
- Up to $5,000
Nonprofits can get up to $5,000 for a free outdoor festival in 2027. The festival must feature paid professional musicians. It must run at least four hours in a public space.
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Nonprofit
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 14, 2026 · 3 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- Only 3 days left to apply
The AAA Foundation pays for road safety research on topics it lists in each request for proposals. Any qualified organization can apply, including universities and research firms. Fall 2026 proposals are due October 14, 2026.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Accepts applications through Sep 30, 2076. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 63 past Tennessee awards
A grant from U.S. National Science Foundation. Anyone can apply.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 19, 2027 · 100 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 63 past Tennessee awards
A grant from U.S. National Science Foundation. Anyone can apply.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Accepts applications through Sep 30, 2076. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 63 past Tennessee awards
U.S. National Science Foundation expects to make 20 awards. Anyone can apply.
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