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105 grants for “Children's Defense Fund”

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  1. 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
    • 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...

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  2. Nonprofit

    Children's Book Project: Disaster Relief Grant

    The Pilcrow Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Up to $800
    • In Tennessee
    • No match

    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.

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  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
    • In Tennessee
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
    • 40 past Tennessee awards

    A grant from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.

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  4. Nonprofit

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

    The Pilcrow Foundation · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Due Apr 1, 2027 · 172 days left
    Award
    Up to $1,200
    • In Tennessee
    • 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.

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  5. 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
    • In Tennessee
    • No match
    • 1 past Tennessee award

    Health Resources and Services Administration expects to make 59 awards of $32,000 to $28 million.

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  6. Nonprofit

    New children's book donations for small libraries

    The Lisa Libraries · Open

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

    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.

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  7. Nonprofit

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

    National Children's Alliance · Open

    Deadline
    Due Jun 30, 2027 · 262 days left
    Award
    $5,000 – $50K
    • In Tennessee

    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.

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  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
    • In Tennessee
    • No match

    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.

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  9. Corporate

    Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Outdoor Fund

    Bass Pro Shops · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Up to $5,000
    • In Tennessee

    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.

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  10. 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.

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  11. 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
    • In Tennessee
    • No match
    • 30 past Tennessee awards

    Administration for Children and Families - ORR expects to make 50 awards of $2 million to $5.6 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.

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  12. Federal

    OJJDP FY 2026 Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence

    Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention · Department of Justice · Open

    Deadline
    Due Nov 16, 2026 · 36 days left
    Award
    Up to $815K
    • In Tennessee
    • No match
    • 6 past Tennessee awards

    Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention expects to make 9 awards of up to $815,000. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.

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  13. 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
    • In Tennessee
    • No match
    • 1 past Tennessee award

    Veterans Employment and Training Service expects to make 31 awards of $150,000 to $500,000. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.

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  14. Foundation

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

    W.K. Kellogg Foundation · Open

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

    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.

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  15. Foundation

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

    Nora Roberts Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Due Nov 30, 2026 · 50 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee
    • No match

    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.

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  16. Federal

    Specialized Services for Abused Parents and Their Children (Demonstration Projects)

    Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS · Department of Health and Human Services · Closed for this year

    Deadline
    Next round: about Aug 11 – Sep 8, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    $300K – $350K
    • In Tennessee
    • No match
    • 8 past Tennessee awards

    Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS expects to make 60 awards of $300,000 to $350,000. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.

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  17. Tennessee state

    AmeriCorps State Formula Grants – 2027-28

    Volunteer Tennessee (Governor's Commission on Volunteerism & Service) · Open

    Deadline
    Due Feb 5, 2027 · 117 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
    • 61 past Tennessee awards

    Tennessee's formula share of AmeriCorps funding, awarded by Volunteer Tennessee to new and recompeting local AmeriCorps programs. A notice of intent comes first, then the full application.

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  18. Corporate

    Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund - Adaptive Sports in Schools

    Bridgestone Americas · Closed for this year

    Deadline
    Next round: about May 1 – Jun 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee

    Bridgestone's Adaptive Sports in Schools grants help schools offer sports for students with disabilities. Bridgestone only reviews applications sent to an open request for proposals. The 2026 round ran May 1 to June 15.

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  19. Corporate

    Traffic safety, driver education and financial literacy grants

    The Auto Club Group Foundation (AAA) · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Opens Jan 4, 2027
    Award
    $5,000 – $15K
    • In Tennessee

    AAA's foundation funds traffic safety, driver education and money skills for K-12 students. Grants are usually $5,000 to $15,000. The 2026 budget is used up, and applications reopen January 4, 2027.

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  20. Foundation

    Grants (spring and fall online application windows)

    Robinson Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 15, 2026 · 4 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee
    • Only 4 days left to apply

    A family foundation that funds charities serving the Southern U.S., including Tennessee. Areas include children and families, disaster relief, medical help, veterans, animal welfare and education. Apply online during the spring or fall window.

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