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Nonprofit
Firefighters Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This foundation gives small grants to fire departments and safety groups. Money can buy firefighting gear, start an AED program, install smoke alarms, or run a youth fire-setting prevention program. Apply with one online form.
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Foundation
Williams Family Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A small Nashville family foundation that lists no deadlines and no limits on who can apply. Its past grants mostly went to Nashville groups, such as a university and a hospital foundation. Contact the foundation by phone to ask about a request.
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Corporate
Ryder System Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The Ryder company foundation reviews written grant requests from 501(c)(3) groups all year. Send one letter about your project, finances, board, and services. Many past gifts were employee matches and sponsorships, mostly in Florida.
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Corporate
American Water Charitable Foundation (Tennessee American Water) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Feb 2 – Mar 6, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Hamilton County
Competitive grants for charities and schools in American Water service areas, including Tennessee American Water's, for clean water, conservation, environmental education and water-based recreation projects. One grant per organization per year; requests...
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Nonprofit
Knoxville Ice Bears Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Knox County
- No match
The Ice Bears Foundation takes donation requests from Knoxville-area groups. It supports young athletes, education access and stronger communities. Apply any time with the online form.
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Foundation
James Walter Pickle Charitable Foundation (Mariner Trust Company, trustee) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This foundation pays for medical care, services, and equipment that change lives, given through 501(c)(3) groups. Send a letter about how you will use the money, your mission, and your IRS letter. There is no deadline.
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Foundation
M. Straton Foster Charitable Foundation (Truxton Trust, trustee) · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Apr 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
A charitable trust managed by Truxton Trust in Nashville. Requests must reach the trustee before April 30 each year. Past grants went mostly to Nashville-area schools, colleges and charities.
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Foundation
The Bob & Susan Card Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Cleveland, Tennessee family foundation. Send a written request no longer than two pages; there is no deadline. Most past grants went to Cleveland and Bradley County groups.
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Foundation
Robert W. and Elise B. Lykins Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Louisville family foundation with no stated limits on where it gives. Half of its past grants went to Nashville groups such as parks, public media and the library. There is no form or deadline.
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Foundation
Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation (Wells Fargo, trustee) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $50K
- Local program: Shelby County
This foundation pays for specific arts, music, culture and education projects. It mostly funds groups in Memphis, Miami and New York City. It does not pay for general operating costs, buildings or endowments.
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Corporate
The Rosendin Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $5,000
- Only near the company's Tennessee sites. Check the program page
- No match
Charities can ask for a one-time emergency grant under $5,000 at any time. It covers sudden, unbudgeted costs such as fire, tornado or flood damage, or loss of key equipment.
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Corporate
The Union Home Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Nov 15, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- From $1,000
The charity arm of Union Home Mortgage gives grants to nonprofits across the U.S. for money-skills classes and housing. Grants start at $1,000 and usually last one year. Apply online by Feb. 15, May 15, Aug. 15 or Nov. 15.
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Corporate
D'Addario Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Nonprofit music programs can ask for donated D'Addario products. Requests are taken January through October, with awards made as they come in. You must pass an eligibility quiz first.
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Foundation
The Shubert Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 3, 2026 · 53 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Nonprofit theaters can apply for general operating support. Applications are due December 3, 2026. Take the online eligibility quiz first.
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Foundation
The Shubert Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 14, 2026 · 3 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- No match
- Only 3 days left to apply
Nonprofit dance companies and arts-related groups can apply for general operating support. Applications are due October 14, 2026. Take the online eligibility quiz first.
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Nonprofit
The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $5,000
Nonprofit groups and colleges can get up to $5,000 for Japanese teacher workshops or projects that help many schools. Apply two months before the project starts. Projects must end by March 31, 2027.
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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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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Aug 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Knox County
Grants for nonprofit or government groups doing affordable housing work inside the City of Knoxville. It funds building, saving, and fixing homes for low-income owners and rental help for very low-income households. Applications are due August 1 each year...
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Foundation
Park Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Grants for nonprofit, public-interest media of national importance in the U.S. Topics include investigative reporting, media policy, public TV and radio, and documentaries. New groups start with a letter of inquiry.
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Foundation
Universal Music All Together Now Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The charity arm of record label Universal Music Group gives general operating grants to nonprofits. There is no set form or deadline. Past Tennessee grants went to music, youth and family groups in Memphis and Nashville.
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