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Foundation
The Valentine Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Knox County
Grants for Knox County capital projects, historic preservation, arts, education and wellness. Applications open each September 1 and awards are announced in December. Apply with the online form or email the application document.
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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens 2027 (details by January 31, 2027) (the funder's words)
- Award
- Up to $6,500
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Johnson County
Grants up to $6,500 for projects that improve quality of life in Johnson County. The next cycle runs in 2027, with details by January 31, 2027.
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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens details by January 31, 2027 (the funder's words)
- Award
- Up to $50K
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- ! Local program: Washington County
Grants up to $50,000 for 'life literacy' programs serving Washington County residents. Next-cycle information is due by January 31, 2027.
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Community foundation
Community Foundation for Dickson County (CFMT affiliate) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due about Jan 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $5,000
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- ! Local program: Dickson County
Grants up to $5,000 for Dickson County nonprofits working on conservation, youth and older adults, or historic preservation.
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Foundation
Brown S & S Foundation (Regions Bank, trustee) · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Aug 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Robertson County
A bank-managed trust that gives to charities serving people in Robertson County and nearby communities. Get the application form from the trustee. Send it in before August 1.
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Corporate
First Horizon Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 31, 2026 · 84 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Madison County, Shelby County
The First Horizon Foundation gives grants to nonprofits in Memphis, Shelby County, and Jackson. The application opens October 1, 2026, and closes December 31, 2026. Decisions come in February 2027.
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Foundation
Heart of Rutherford Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 9, 2026 · 1 day left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Rutherford County
- ! Only 1 day left to apply
This foundation gives grants to nonprofits that serve Rutherford County residents. It awards money in waves during the year. The next deadline is October 9, 2026, with news in November or December.
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Foundation
Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Obion County
A family foundation in Rives, Tennessee that limits its grants to Obion County. Send a written application that explains your need. Apply well before you need the money.
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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jul 1 – Jul 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $7,500
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Monroe County
Two-year grants of $5,000-$7,500 for Monroe County well-being; next awards in 2028.
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Foundation
Christy-Houston Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Rutherford County
The Christy-Houston Foundation in Murfreesboro gives grants that must help people in Rutherford County or the counties next to it. There is no deadline listed. Contact the foundation to ask how to apply.
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Local
Robertson County Economic Development Board (Experience Robertson County) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Mar 16 – Apr 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $15K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Robertson County
Robertson County pays for building or equipment projects that draw more visitors. Towns and nonprofits that own or lease the site can ask for up to $15,000. This is a one-time grant for each project.
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Local
Williamson County Opioid Task Force · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jul 1 – Aug 17, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Williamson County
Williamson County's Opioid Task Force grants settlement funds each year to Tennessee organizations running opioid abatement programs for Williamson County residents. MTSU's Office of Prevention Science and Recovery runs the application portal and...
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Local
Rutherford County Conservation Board (Rutherford County Recreation) · Open
- Deadline
- Due May 1, 2027 · 205 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Rutherford County
The county's elected Conservation Board funds community clubs and organizations for projects that expand recreation opportunities or improve community spaces in Rutherford County, such as equipment, materials or construction. Proposals are accepted through...
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Local
Roane County United Way · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 31, 2026 · 84 days left
- Award
- Up to $5,000
- ! Local program: Roane County
Small grants for newer nonprofits, or for established groups bringing a new service or one-time project to Roane County, in health, youth, financial security or community resiliency. Applications are reviewed in quarterly batches.
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Local
Roane County Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Council · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $5,000
- ! Local program: Roane County
Roane County's advisory council grants opioid settlement funds to Roane-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits and county entities such as schools, public health and law enforcement. The main round is open each March; small Community Impact Grants for projects costing...
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Local
Roane County United Way · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Mar 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Roane County
Annual grants for ongoing services by well-established organizations serving Roane County residents, reviewed by a volunteer panel with interviews.
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Local
Vanderbilt University (Community Relations) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Dec 14, 2026 · due Jan 31, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Davidson County
Vanderbilt gives program support, event sponsorships and in-kind help to Davidson County nonprofits working on K-12 and adult education, arts and humanities, social services, and child and youth development. The spring cycle covers events and programs...
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Corporate
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Bledsoe County, Bradley County, Grundy County, Hamilton County and 6 more counties
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union sponsors nonprofit events and projects in its 17-county area around Chattanooga. It favors financial education, community-wide projects and innovation. It does not give plain cash donations. Apply online at least 60...
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Local
Steve & Kate Smith Community Trust (administered by First National Bank of Middle Tennessee) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Apr 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Warren County
Annual grants from a charitable trust for 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in and primarily serving Warren County. Proposals are mailed as hard copies with a cover sheet to the trust administrator in McMinnville.
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Local
United Way of Greater Nashville · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens in two years (after 2025-2027 cycle) (the funder's words)
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Cheatham County, Davidson County, Dickson County, Hickman County and 5 more counties
Multi-year program funding for health and human services nonprofits serving low-to-moderate income residents in UWGN's nine-county area, focused on education, economic mobility, health and basic needs. Applicants must first pass an Agency Eligibility...
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