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107 grants for “Children's Defense Fund”

Closing: this week (6) · this month (12) · next 3 months (26)
  1. Federal

    Military-Connected Schools Construction, Modernization and Facilities Maintenance Program

    DoD Education Activity · Department of Defense · Closed for this year

    Deadline
    Next round: about Apr 19 – May 22, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    $250K – $25M
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required

    The opportunity is authorized under 10 U.S.C. § 2008, which permits the Department of War (DoW) to use appropriated funds to support the construction, renovation, repair, or expansion of school facilities serving federally connected students. The goal of...

    Checked 3 days ago against the source

  2. Private

    Children's Book Project: Disaster Relief Grant

    The Pilcrow Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    No deadline listed: see the official notice
    Award
    Up to $800
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required

    Rural public libraries hit by a tornado, flood, hurricane, or other natural disaster can get $800 in new hardcover children's books. No local match is needed. You ask for the application by email or mail.

    Checked 3 days ago against the source

  3. Federal

    Children's Mental Health Initiative

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Opens Dec 15, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 40

    The purpose of this program is to provide comprehensive community mental health services to children, youth, and young adults, birth through age 21 with a serious emotional disturbance, which may include efforts to identify and serve children at risk, and...

    Checked today against the source

  4. Federal

    Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) Payment Program

    Health Resources and Services Administration · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Opens Jan 4, 2027 · due about Feb 3, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    $32K – $28M
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 1

    The Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) Payment Program funds freestanding, children's hospitals. The money helps their graduate medical education (GME) programs train resident physicians and dentists.

    Checked today against the source

  5. Private

    Children's Book Project (rural public library book grants)

    The Pilcrow Foundation · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Due Apr 1, 2027 · 174 days left
    Award
    Up to $1,200
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)

    Small rural public libraries can get up to $1,200 in new hardcover children's books. The library raises $200 to $400 from a local sponsor, and the foundation matches it 2-to-1. Deadlines are April 1 and October 1 each year.

    Checked yesterday against the source

  6. Private

    New children's book donations for small libraries

    The Lisa Libraries · Open

    Deadline
    No deadline listed: see the official notice
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)

    The Lisa Libraries gives new children's books to groups in low-income or underserved U.S. areas. Books can start or rebuild a small library or go home with children. Small grassroots groups are a priority.

    Checked 3 days ago against the source

  7. Private

    Equipment and Technology Support (ETS) Grants for Children's Advocacy Centers

    National Children's Alliance · Open

    Deadline
    Due Jun 30, 2027 · 264 days left
    Award
    $5,000 – $50K
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)

    Grants for children's advocacy centers to buy or upgrade equipment and technology. Awards are $5,000 to $50,000. Applications are taken until June 30, 2027, or until money runs out.

    Checked 3 days ago against the source

  8. Foundation

    Bookmobile Grants (children's book purchases)

    The Lois Lenski Covey Foundation · Closed for this year

    Deadline
    Next round: due about Aug 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    $500 – $3,000
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required

    Groups that run a lending bookmobile for at-risk children can get $500 to $3,000 to buy children's books. Public libraries and schools with bookmobiles can apply. The yearly form usually comes out around February 15.

    Checked 3 days ago against the source

  9. Local

    S.E.E.D. Grants (Supplying Essential Education Dollars)

    Greeneville City Schools Education Foundation · Closed for this year

    Deadline
    Next round: due about Apr 4, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Local program: Greene County

    Greeneville City Schools teachers, teaching teams, and schools can apply for larger classroom or school-wide project grants. Applications are taken each spring and awarded in early May. Projects run the next school year.

    Checked 3 days ago against the source

  10. Corporate

    Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Outdoor Fund

    Bass Pro Shops · Open

    Deadline
    No deadline listed: see the official notice
    Award
    Up to $5,000
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)

    Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Outdoor Fund makes Local Impact Grants of up to $5,000, reviewed on a rolling basis, for conservation and outdoor-access projects in communities near its stores. Nonprofits, municipalities and public institutions can apply.

    Checked 3 days ago against the source

  11. Community foundation

    The Women's Fund Special Interest Grants

    Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (The Women's Fund) · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due about Jan 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Up to $20K
    • Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 36 more counties

    Unrestricted operating grants for groups helping women and girls in Middle Tennessee with health, safety, money stability, and growth. Groups 3 years or older may ask up to $20,000; newer groups up to $5,000. Applications open January 1-31.

    Checked 3 days ago against the source

  12. Tennessee state

    TN Child Advocacy Center Drug Endangered Children Initiative Training – FY27

    TN Office of Criminal Justice Programs (Dept. of Finance & Administration) · Closed for this year

    Deadline
    Next round: about Aug 20 – Sep 18, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Available in Tennessee

    Funds training and technical assistance for Children's Advocacy Centers of Tennessee under the Drug Endangered Children Initiative. Only organizations that serve as statewide training providers for Tennessee Child Advocacy Centers may apply. The FY27...

    Checked 3 days ago against the source

  13. Federal

    Residential Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children

    Administration for Children and Families - ORR · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Due about Dec 8, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    $2M – $5.6M
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 30

    The Residential Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children funding opportunity is intended to support organizations that can provide high-quality, child-centered care that promotes children's safety and well-being. Funded providers must offer services 24...

    Checked today against the source

  14. Federal

    Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP), Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program (IVTP), and the Homeless Women Veterans' and Homeless Veterans' with Children Reintegration Grant Program (HWVHVWC) (referred to collectively as HVRP)

    Veterans Employment and Training Service · Department of Labor · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Opens Jan 29, 2027 · due about Mar 17, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    $150K – $500K
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 1

    HVRP is an employment-focused, competitive federal grant program intended to enable veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness to reach their full employment potential and obtain high-quality career outcomes. HVRP is aligned with the priorities set...

    Checked today against the source

  15. Foundation

    Letter of Inquiry (open application, children, families and communities)

    W.K. Kellogg Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    No deadline listed: see the official notice
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)

    The Kellogg Foundation takes letters of inquiry any time for work that helps children, families and communities thrive. Areas include early learning, family health, good food and job pathways. It funds across the U.S., not just in its focus states.

    Checked 3 days ago against the source

  16. Foundation

    Nora Roberts Foundation grants (literacy, arts, children, social justice, environment)

    Nora Roberts Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Due Nov 30, 2026 · 52 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required

    Small grants with literacy as the top priority, plus arts, children, social justice and environment. Groups near the foundation in Maryland get priority, but U.S. groups anywhere may apply. Average awards are $3,000 for groups outside its home area.

    Checked 2 days ago against the source

  17. Foundation

    SCC Nashville Grants

    Speedway Children's Charities - Nashville Chapter · Closed for this year

    Deadline
    Next round: due about Jun 26, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 37 more counties

    Nashville Superspeedway's children's charity chapter makes one-time grants to Middle Tennessee nonprofits whose primary focus is children, with priority for homeless, foster and orphaned children and trafficking victims. Two-round application; capital...

    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  18. Foundation

    SCC Bristol Grants

    Speedway Children's Charities - Bristol Chapter · Closed for this year

    Deadline
    Next round: due about Jun 12, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Local program: Carter County, Greene County, Hamblen County, Hancock County and 5 more counties

    Bristol Motor Speedway's children's charity makes one-time grants to nonprofits whose main focus is children in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, with priority for work on homelessness, foster care and orphans, and trafficking victims. Two-round...

    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  19. Corporate

    Community Support Requests (donations)

    Ascend Federal Credit Union · Open

    Deadline
    No deadline listed: see the official notice
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 37 more counties

    Year-round donation requests from Middle Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on education and financial literacy, hunger, children's well-being, diverse communities, veterans, the environment, or health. Apply online only; allow about 45 days for an...

    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  20. Foundation

    Oehmig Foundation grants

    The Oehmig Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    No deadline listed: see the official notice
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)

    The Oehmig Foundation is a family foundation in Chattanooga. Its tax return says it gives only to public charities and has no deadlines. Past Tennessee grants went to wildlife groups and Chattanooga children's schools.

    Checked 3 days ago against the source

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