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Foundation or nonprofit
ELCA Southeastern Synod · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 27, 2026 · 47 days left
- Award
- Up to $7,000
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Grants for outreach projects by ELCA Lutheran congregations in the Southeastern Synod, which includes Tennessee. Outreach grants go up to $7,000 with a congregation match. Linn Fund grants up to $5,000 help new and renewing congregations.
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Corporate
Whirlpool Corporation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Only near the company's Tennessee sites. Check the program page
Whirlpool gives products, sponsorships, and grants for safe, healthy homes and strong neighborhoods. Nonprofits must be 501(c)(3)s within 20 miles of a Whirlpool site; schools, churches, fire and police departments, and sports teams are excluded. Send...
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Foundation or nonprofit
Tennessee Baptist Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $10K
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Grants up to $10,000 for new ministry projects of Tennessee Baptist churches and groups that cooperate with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. The church must have half the cost already. A church can win once every three years.
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Local
Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Hamilton County, McMinn County, Marion County
Seed money for new outreach ministries run by Episcopal parishes in the southeast region of the Diocese of East Tennessee. Parish members must take part hands-on. There is no deadline. Open to Episcopal parishes in the diocese's southeast...
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Local
Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee · Open
- Deadline
- Due Apr 1, 2027 · 172 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 29 more counties
Grants for social ministries and church expansion in the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee. Requests must be sponsored by a parish, commission, or Bishop and Council. Applications are due April 1 and September 1.
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Local
ELCA Southeastern Synod · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 30, 2026 · 50 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Cocke County, Cumberland County and 10 more counties
About $10,000 a year in grants for Lutheran ministry projects in Tennessee from Chattanooga eastward. An East Tennessee group reviews requests. Applications are due November 30. Only congregations in the synod's Conference 6 (East Tennessee) can apply.
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Foundation
Kharis Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 15 – Sep 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 37 more counties
Nashville foundation that funds nonprofits and churches serving underprivileged and vulnerable people. Projects must operate in and benefit Middle Tennessee counties. Requests are taken each year from January 15 to the last business day of September.
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Foundation
The Tucker Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Mar 31, 2027 · 171 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Bradley County, Hamilton County, Marion County, Polk County and 1 more counties
An Ooltewah-based private foundation that funds 501(c)(3) organizations in the Chattanooga/Hamilton County and Cleveland/Bradley County metro areas (plus two Wyoming counties). Interests are education (mainly scholarships, special capital projects and...
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Community foundation
Christian Community Foundation of Memphis (Hope for Memphis Fund) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Sep 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Shelby County
Grants to Gospel-centered Christian ministries in the Memphis metro area that serve underserved people and work toward citywide change. The fall 2026 round has closed.
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Foundation
Smith Family Foundation (Knoxville) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Grainger County, Jefferson County and 5 more counties
Grants for nonprofits, churches, schools and government agencies in Knox County and nearby communities. Apply with the online form on the website. It does not fund debt, deficits, travel, lobbying or individuals.
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Community foundation
Tipton County Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Mar 1 – Mar 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Tipton County
Annual education grant cycle for projects that improve educational outcomes for Tipton County residents. Teachers and administrators in either public school system may apply, as can leaders of nonprofit education programs at churches, homeschool...
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Community foundation
Community Foundation of Rutherford County · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jun 1, 2027 · due Jun 30, 2027
- Award
- Up to $7,500
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Cannon County, Rutherford County
Annual unrestricted grants for program support at direct-service nonprofits headquartered in and serving Rutherford and Cannon counties. Applicants need a current GivingMatters.com profile; organizations under two years old or with budgets under $50,000,...
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Foundation
We Raise Foundation (formerly Wheat Ridge Ministries) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Feb 28, 2027 · 140 days left
- Award
- From $50K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Two-year grants of at least $50,000 for Christian 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving under-resourced U.S. communities. Focus areas are education, workforce, and reentry. Start with a letter of inquiry online. Tennessee groups can apply, but the funder strongly...
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Federal
National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Dec 1, 2026 · due about Feb 8, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 41 past Tennessee awards
National Institutes of Health expects to make 1 award. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- From $300K
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 46 past Tennessee awards
A grant from U.S. National Science Foundation. Anyone can apply.
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Federal
National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Feb 2, 2027 · due about May 25, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
A grant from National Institutes of Health. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- The funder's estimated date (Oct 5, 2026) has passed. Check the official notice Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 213 past Tennessee awards
A grant from National Institutes of Health. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens May 1, 2027 · due about Jul 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 72 past Tennessee awards
A grant from National Institutes of Health. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens May 1, 2027 · due about Jul 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 72 past Tennessee awards
A grant from National Institutes of Health. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Apr 29, 2028 · due about May 30, 2028 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 71 past Tennessee awards
A grant from National Institutes of Health. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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