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Federal
AmeriCorps · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 13, 2027 · 94 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 61 past Tennessee awards
A grant from AmeriCorps. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
AmeriCorps · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 20, 2026 · 9 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- Only 9 days left to apply
- 30 past Tennessee awards
A grant from AmeriCorps. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Nonprofit
SPJ Foundation (Society of Professional Journalists) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jun 1 – Aug 13, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
Grants for projects that protect press freedom and the public's right to know. Priority goes to media literacy, public trust in news and helping journalists stand up for their work. Applications are taken once a year.
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Foundation
Hummingbird Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This small foundation in Sebring, Florida gives grants to groups in the USA. Write a letter; there is no form and no deadline. Past Tennessee grants went to groups in Memphis, Chattanooga and Germantown.
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Foundation
Kaye Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This family foundation in Naples, Florida gives grants to charities. Send a letter of request; no deadlines or limits are listed. Past Tennessee grants went to Nashville and Memphis groups.
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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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Foundation
Thackston Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 37 more counties
A Nashville-area family foundation for projects tied to Middle Tennessee, with a preference for Wilson County. It favors religious and educational themes. Requests are open, with no deadline.
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Foundation
William B. Stokely Jr. Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Knoxville family foundation that lists a contact for requests, with no form, deadline or limits. Most past grants went to Knoxville and Cocke County schools, health and relief groups.
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Foundation
Mary G. K. Fox Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Greene County
This foundation gives grants only to charities in Greeneville and Greene County. There is no deadline. Contact the trustee in Knoxville listed on its GrantMe funder page (from its IRS tax return).
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Foundation
Powell Foundation (Brentwood, TN) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Brentwood, Tennessee family foundation with no stated limits. Send a letter explaining your charitable purpose and need. Most past grants went to UT, ETSU and other East Tennessee groups.
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Foundation
Clarke Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A small Bristol-area family foundation that gives only to 501(c)(3) charities. It has no form or deadline, so contact it to ask. Past grants mostly went to Bristol-area groups.
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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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Foundation
Clayton Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Knoxville family foundation that takes applications all year and usually answers within 90 days. Charities and government agencies can apply. Past grants went mostly to Knoxville museums, schools and arts groups.
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Foundation
Wright Charitable Trust (c/o Carroll Bank & Trust) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Carroll County
Bank-managed trust that only funds groups that benefit the town of Huntingdon. Civic groups apply through the trustee, and a committee decides as needs come up.
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Foundation
Middlebrooks-Camp Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A small Monteagle-Sewanee family foundation that takes letter requests year round. Describe your request and your activities. Requests should be under $20,000.
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Foundation
Cheryl L. Vaughn Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Small family foundation in Dayton, Tennessee, with no stated limits on place or field. Most past grants went to groups in Rhea County and East Tennessee. Mail a summary of two pages or less any time.
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Foundation
Athens Federal Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens August 2027 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Bradley County, McMinn County, Meigs County, Monroe County and 1 more counties
A bank-created foundation that makes one-time grants each year to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and charitable agencies in Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe and Polk counties. Stated priorities are community development through affordable housing, job training and...
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Foundation or nonprofit
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Jun 4, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $30K – $150K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Supports community partnerships for wetland, riparian, urban forest and stormwater restoration with education and outreach. The 2026 RFP named priority Tennessee cities and counties. Needs at least a 1:0.75 match to compete.
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Foundation
The Anna Sue and Bob Shaw Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Dalton, Georgia family foundation that gives to charitable groups. Requests are taken year round by mail or phone; no form is required. Recent grants went mostly to Dalton, Atlanta and Chattanooga groups.
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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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