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Foundation
Maddie's Fund (The Duffield Family Foundation) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Maddie's Fund gives up to $10,000 in grants each month to dog and cat groups that watch its weekly Zoom call. Watch live or later, then fill out a short form on the free Maddie's Pet Forum. Your group must be a U.S. charity or government animal agency.
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Foundation
Christenberry-Anderson-Loomis Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Nashville family foundation that funds charity projects in education, health and the arts. There is no deadline; explain why you need the money. Recent grants went to groups in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and other states.
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Corporate
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 24, 2026 · 42 days left
- Award
- Up to $1,000
- Local program: Davidson County, Shelby County
Love's gives small community grants, usually up to $1,000, to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in towns with Love's stores. Apply online during a quarterly window. The fall 2026 window runs October 1 to November 24.
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Corporate
Bank of Tennessee · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Carter County, Davidson County, Hawkins County, Knox County and 5 more counties
Bank of Tennessee sponsors local events and groups in the towns where it has branches. Customers and non-customers can ask by contacting its Public Relations department or mailing the Marketing Department in Johnson City. No form, amounts or deadlines are posted.
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Corporate
Navy Federal Credit Union · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Navy Federal Credit Union takes all giving requests through one online system. It focuses on the military community and partnerships that build resilient communities. It aims to decide within 30 days.
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Foundation
Kenneth E. Boring Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Dec 31, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Family foundation that gives to 501(c)(3) charities, mostly for general needs. Most past grants went to Dalton, Georgia, and Chattanooga groups. Apply in writing with proof of nonprofit status by December 31.
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Foundation
Philip Snyder Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Family foundation that funds charitable, educational and scientific work, with no stated place limit. Most past grants were small gifts in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, plus some in Nashville. Send a written request any time.
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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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Foundation or nonprofit
Humana Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Seed funding to test ways of removing barriers to health care and preventing chronic disease in populations facing inequity. Humana Foundation considers this fund regardless of geography.
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Corporate
Unum Group · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Hamilton County
Unum funds nonprofits that help disadvantaged students, improve mental health and other health needs, and respond to disasters. Groups near Unum's home offices, including Chattanooga, get priority. Requests are taken year-round, but contact the local Unum...
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Nonprofit
IBMA Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 2, 2026 · 50 days left
- Award
- $1,000 – $2,500
Funds projects that share or preserve bluegrass music through education, arts and culture, writing or history. Grants usually run $1,000 to $2,500. Nonprofits, public schools and colleges are the usual grantees.
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Federal
Fish and Wildlife Service · Department of the Interior · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 30, 2026 · 17 days left
- Award
- $10K – $26M
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 15 past Tennessee awards
Fish and Wildlife Service expects to make 10 awards of $10,000 to $26 million. Open to state government.
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Corporate
D'Addario Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens January 2027 (due February) (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
Nonprofit music programs that teach kids often can apply for cash support. Students must get at least 2 to 4 hours of in-person lessons each week. You must pass an eligibility quiz first.
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Nonprofit
Foundation for Financial Planning · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Typically mid-January to April 30 each year (2027 dates not (no exact date yet)
- Award
- $5,000 – $40K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Grants to nonprofits that pair volunteer Certified Financial Planners with people in financial need or crisis. Grants are usually $5,000 to $40,000. Programs must include one-on-one sessions.
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Foundation
Lilly Endowment Inc. (administered by Christian Theological Seminary) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens November 2026 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Up to $60K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Congregations apply together with their pastor for a paid renewal leave of about 12 weeks. Awards go up to $60,000. The next program year opens in November 2026.
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Corporate
Y-12 FCU Gives Foundation (Y-12 Federal Credit Union) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Apr 1, 2027 · due about May 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 29 more counties
Grants for local groups that fight childhood hunger in East Tennessee. The program must be based in the credit union's East Tennessee or Central Kentucky area. Apply online during the spring window.
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Nonprofit
Snapdragon Book Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens the beginning of November 2026 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- $2,500 – $10K
Should we apply? · Get ready
PreK-12 school libraries that serve disadvantaged children can get money for books. Grants usually range from $2,500 to $10,000.
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Federal
Centers for Disease Control - NCBDDD · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 29, 2027 · due about Mar 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 3 past Tennessee awards
Centers for Disease Control - NCBDDD expects to make 20 awards. Anyone can apply.
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Community foundation
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due about Jan 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $15K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 36 more counties
A set of focused CFMT funds - animal welfare, performing arts, visual arts, and youth team activities - that open each January. Caps are $15,000 for animal welfare and each arts fund and $5,000 for the Sports Fund; 501(c)(3)s and government entities may apply.
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Community foundation
Community Foundation of West Tennessee · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens early 2027 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Benton County, Carroll County, Chester County, Crockett County and 16 more counties
Annual grants for nonprofits addressing needs across the Jackson-based foundation's West Tennessee region, such as food insecurity, workforce, and youth prevention. The next cycle opens in early 2027.
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