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Nonprofit
Southern Partners Fund · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Open to your kind of group
- In Tennessee
Quick grants for rural groups in 12 Southern states, including Tennessee, that help their communities after disasters. The goal is fair rebuilding, not just recovery. Apply through SPF's online portal.
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Tennessee state
TN Office of Criminal Justice Programs (Dept. of Finance & Administration) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 19, 2026 · 8 days left
- Award
- Up to $100K
- Open to your kind of group
- In Tennessee
- Only 8 days left to apply
Equipment grants that help domestic violence shelters already funded by OCJP prepare for and respond to disasters. Personnel and travel costs are not allowed.
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Corporate
PEDIGREE Foundation (Mars Petcare) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Open to your kind of group
- In Tennessee
PEDIGREE Foundation gives disaster relief grants to nonprofit animal welfare groups hit by natural disasters. Applications are open all year. Download the application from the shelters grant page.
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Corporate
VCA Charities · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $10K
- Open to your kind of group
- In Tennessee
- No match
Animal welfare groups and animal control agencies hit by a disaster can get up to $10,000. Money covers vet care, pet food, crates, boarding, transport and cleanup. Costs up to three months after the disaster can be repaid.
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Nonprofit
The Pilcrow Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $800
- Open to your kind of group
- 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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Nonprofit
Petco Love · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Open to your kind of group
- In Tennessee
Help for animal welfare groups hit by a disaster. Requests are taken all year.
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Foundation
The Lawrence Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 20 days left
- Award
- $5,000 – $10K
- Open to your kind of group
- In Tennessee
- No match
A family foundation that gives program and general operating grants anywhere in the US. It funds environment and human services work, plus some disaster relief. Most grants are $5,000 to $10,000.
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Nonprofit
Society of American Archivists Foundation (with Society of Southwest Archivists) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $5,000
- Open to your kind of group
- In Tennessee
Grants of up to $5,000 help archives, libraries and museums save records hurt by a major disaster. Money can pay for freeze drying, storage, moving materials and supplies. You do not need to be a member to apply.
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Nonprofit
PetSmart Charities · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Open to your kind of group
- In Tennessee
Cash grants help animal groups care for pets after a declared natural disaster. Funds can pay for supplies, vet care, short-term repairs, and extra staff. You must apply within 90 days of the disaster.
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Federal
Economic Development Administration · Department of Commerce · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $30M
- Open to your kind of group
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 67 past Tennessee awards
Economic Development Administration expects to make 150 awards of up to $30 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Foundation
Robinson Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 15, 2026 · 4 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Open to your kind of group
- 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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Tennessee state
USDA Rural Development – Tennessee State Office · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $1M
- Open to your kind of group
- In Tennessee
- 4 past Tennessee awards
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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Tennessee state
TN Department of Agriculture – Division of Forestry · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $1,000
- Open to your kind of group
- In Tennessee
A $1,000 start-up grant helps a community that is beginning its Community Wildfire Protection Plan cover early outreach, education, planning and field-work costs. On-the-ground mitigation work is not eligible under this grant. Contact the Division of...
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Tennessee state
TN Department of Agriculture – Division of Forestry · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Oct 15, 2026 · due Nov 15, 2026
- Award
- Up to $20K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Open to your kind of group
- 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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Tennessee state
TN Department of Safety & Homeland Security · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Jul 13, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Open to your kind of group
- Groups like yours won it
- In Tennessee
- 36 past Tennessee awards
FEMA security grants, routed through the state, for nonprofits at high risk of terrorist attack to pay for physical security and preparedness.
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Tennessee state
TN Department of Agriculture – Division of Forestry · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Nov 15, 2026 · due Dec 15, 2026
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Open to your kind of group
- In Tennessee
- Population limit in the notice: “fire departments serving populations under 10,000”. Check that yours qualifies
- 33 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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Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 25, 2027 · 106 days left
- Award
- $112K – $250K
- Open to your kind of group
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 26 past Tennessee awards
Department of Housing and Urban Development expects to make 20 awards of $112,500 to $250,000. Open to nonprofit with 501(c)(3), tribal government or nonprofit without 501(c)(3).
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Utility / co-op
Appalachian Power (AEP; Kingsport Power in Tennessee) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Open to your kind of group
- Local program: Hawkins County, Sullivan County
Appalachian Power's foundation gives to groups in the counties it serves, including its Tennessee area around Kingsport. It favors food security, disaster relief, emergency services, housing and education. Groups ask for support by email from the giving page.
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Corporate
Republic Services · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Open to your kind of group
- Local program: Carter County, Davidson County, Hamilton County, Montgomery County and 5 more counties
Republic Services, a trash and recycling company, supports local nonprofits where it works. It funds neighborhood fix-ups, safety, disaster relief and social services. Start with the online application.
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Foundation
The Darryl Worley Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- $500 – $5,000
- Open to your kind of group
- Local program: Decatur County, Hardin County, Lawrence County, McNairy County and 1 more counties
This Savannah-based foundation gives small grants to charities serving Hardin, McNairy, Wayne, Decatur and Lawrence counties. Projects must fit youth, seniors and veterans, disaster relief, or mental and physical health. Charities need an IRS letter at...
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