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219 grants for “Assistance”

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  1. Foundation or nonprofit

    NJTL Facility Assistance Grant

    Southern Tennis Foundation (USTA Southern) · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Opens October 2026 (no exact date yet)
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee

    Assistance to National Junior Tennis & Learning chapters for equipment, program essentials, and minor facility improvements. Serves the nine-state USTA Southern section, which includes Tennessee.

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    Checked 3 days ago against the source

  2. Local

    VFW Post Assistance Grant (2026-27)

    VFW Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    No deadline listed: see the official notice
    Award
    $500 – $2,500
    • In Tennessee

    Reimburses VFW Posts $500 to $2,500 for building repairs and equipment that restore or improve the post's ability to serve veterans and the community. A post can receive this grant once every three years.

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    Checked 5 days ago against the source

  3. Tennessee state

    Stillbirth Funeral Assistance Program administrator grant (RFA 34347-39927)

    TN Department of Health · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 23, 2026 · 13 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee
    • Only 13 days left to apply

    The Health Department will fund one to three Tennessee-based nonprofits to run a statewide program that pays funeral homes and crematories for families who experience a stillbirth. The chosen groups handle outreach, eligibility checks and payments for...

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    Checked 5 days ago against the source

  4. Tennessee state

    Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants (Tennessee)

    USDA Rural Development – Tennessee State Office · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Up to $1M
    • In Tennessee
    • 1 past Tennessee award

    Grants to help rural communities of 10,000 or fewer prepare for or recover from an emergency that threatens safe drinking water, such as a sharp drop in water quantity or quality within the last two years.

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    Checked 5 days ago against the source

  5. Tennessee state

    FastTrack Job Training Assistance Program

    TN Department of Economic & Community Development · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee

    New or expanding companies can get grants to train net new full-time employees. Funds pay for eligible new jobs that are created and kept. Grants are discretionary and need a signed contract before hiring.

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  6. Tennessee state

    Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Wildland Fire Suppression Kits – 2026

    TN Department of Agriculture – Division of Forestry · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Opens Nov 15, 2026 · due Dec 15, 2026
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee
    • Population limit in the notice: “fire departments serving populations under 10,000”. Check that yours qualifies
    • 18 past Tennessee awards

    Fire departments serving populations under 10,000 can apply for a wildland fire suppression kit of protective gear and hand tools worth about $3,000. Departments must be legally organized and have a current memorandum of understanding with the Division of...

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    Checked 5 days ago against the source

  7. Tennessee state

    Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Assistance & Community Education Grants – 2027 cycle

    TN Department of Agriculture – Division of Forestry · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Opens Oct 15, 2026 · due Nov 15, 2026
    Award
    Up to $20K
    • In Tennessee

    Communities at wildfire risk that have an approved Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) can get reimbursement grants for fuel reduction, firebreaks, dry hydrants, access improvements, signage and resident education. A first mitigation grant is up to...

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    Checked 5 days ago against the source

  8. Local

    STEM Access Fund (field trip assistance)

    Adventure Science Center (Nashville) · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee

    Helps qualifying schools visit Adventure Science Center by paying for buses, free admission or add-on programs. Title I schools in Metro Nashville Public Schools and schools from rural counties may apply.

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    Checked 5 days ago against the source

  9. Corporate

    Assistance dog grants (quarterly cycles)

    Patterson Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 16, 2026 · 6 days left
    Award
    Up to $35K
    • In Tennessee
    • Only 6 days left to apply

    The Patterson Foundation funds groups that breed, raise and place service dogs for veterans and people with disabilities. Grants can cover building projects, client-facing trainer pay, and programs. Groups must be members or candidates of ADI or IGDF.

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  10. Federal

    Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program

    Rural Utilities Service · Department of Agriculture · Open

    Deadline
    Due Dec 31, 2026 · 82 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee
    • No match
    • 18 past Tennessee awards

    Rural Utilities Service expects to make 40 awards. Open to nonprofit with 501(c)(3).

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    Checked today against the source

  11. Nonprofit

    Financial Assistance for music professionals

    MusiCares (Recording Academy) · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee
    • No match

    Music workers facing illness, injury, disaster or job loss can ask for help with rent, bills or medical costs. Payments go straight to landlords or providers. You need five years of music work or six released credits.

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  12. Nonprofit

    Financial Assistance Grants for professional musicians

    Musicians Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee
    • No match

    Professional musicians facing a sudden hardship can apply for a one-time grant. Examples are medical bills, natural disasters or housing crises. You need five years of work and tax filings as a musician.

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  13. Nonprofit

    Financial Assistance (medical, mental health, disaster, older musicians)

    Sweet Relief Musicians Fund · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee
    • No match

    Career musicians and music workers with serious health problems can ask for money help. There are separate forms for mental health and natural disasters. Older workers age 65 and up can get basic-needs help.

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  14. Nonprofit

    Salary Assistance Grant for Japanese-Language Courses

    The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles · Closed for this year

    Deadline
    Next round: due about Apr 10, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Up to $30K
    • In Tennessee
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)

    Schools and districts facing money problems can get help paying a Japanese teacher's salary, up to $30,000 per school per year. The school shares the cost. The next application comes out in early 2027.

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  15. Federal

    Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 1)

    69A350 OSDBU · Department of Transportation · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 31, 2026 · 21 days left
    Award
    Up to $377K
    • In Tennessee
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)

    69A350 OSDBU expects to make 1 award of up to $377,016. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.

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    Checked today against the source

  16. Federal

    Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3)

    69A350 OSDBU · Department of Transportation · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 31, 2026 · 21 days left
    Award
    Up to $231K
    • In Tennessee
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)

    69A350 OSDBU expects to make 1 award of up to $231,183. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.

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    Checked today against the source

  17. Federal

    BJA FY 2026 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) Training and Technical Assistance (TTA)

    Bureau of Justice Assistance · Department of Justice · Open

    Deadline
    Due Nov 2, 2026 · 23 days left
    Award
    Up to $2M
    • In Tennessee
    • No match
    • 79 past Tennessee awards

    Bureau of Justice Assistance gives grants of up to $2 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.

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    Checked today against the source

  18. Corporate

    Opry Trust Fund financial assistance

    Grand Ole Opry (Opry Trust Fund) · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee
    • No match

    People who work or worked full time in country music can ask for help in an emergency. It covers extraordinary need, not just lost work. Contact the fund by email to request help.

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  19. Nonprofit

    Emergency Financial Assistance

    Entertainment Community Fund · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee
    • No match

    Performing arts and entertainment workers in a money crisis can ask for help with basic bills. A social worker reviews each case. You must show five years of arts income.

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  20. Local

    Bartlett Station Design Assistance Program (Facade Improvement Grant)

    City of Bartlett - Bartlett Station Development Commission · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Up to $35K
    • Local program: Shelby County
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)

    Reimbursement grants for exterior facade work, new buildings, or additions on office and commercial property in the Bartlett Station District, when the work follows the district's design guidelines. Plain repairs and maintenance are not covered.

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    Checked 5 days ago against the source

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