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Tennessee state
TN Department of Environment & Conservation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 29 – Apr 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $3.5M
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Matching grants for cities and counties to buy parkland and build parks, greenways, trails, and indoor or outdoor recreation facilities on public land. Projects in distressed or at-risk counties have a lower 25% match.
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Foundation or nonprofit
National Trust for Historic Preservation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about May 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $2,500 – $15K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Seed money for preservation planning and education projects in towns of 10,000 or fewer people. Annual deadline; application opens about six to eight weeks prior. Winners must hold a paid National Trust Forum or Main Street membership before funds are released.
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Local
Johnson City Development Authority · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $15K
- Local program: Carter County, Sullivan County, Washington County
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Tax-increment-funded reimbursement grants for façade improvements to commercial and mixed-use buildings in Johnson City's downtown Redevelopment District, with priority for the Historic Overlay District. It reimburses half the cost of primary-façade work...
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Local
Town of Smyrna (Smyrna Charity Assistance Fund Board) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Rutherford County
The Town of Smyrna gives money to local charities that serve Smyrna residents all year. Groups can ask for operating or project support. You must send your IRS letter, last Form 990, and a budget.
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Local
City of Shelbyville (Mayor & City Council, Hotel/Motel Fund) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- $500 – $7,500
- Local program: Bedford County
Shelbyville uses hotel tax money to help events that bring visitors to town. Awards run from $500 to $7,500 based on how far the event is promoted. Apply at least 60 days before your event.
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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Aug 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Knox County
Grants for nonprofit or government groups doing affordable housing work inside the City of Knoxville. It funds building, saving, and fixing homes for low-income owners and rental help for very low-income households. Applications are due August 1 each year...
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Corporate
Bass Pro Shops · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $5,000
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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Corporate
Erie Insurance · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 6, 2026 · 27 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Erie Insurance funds nonprofits, schools and towns in the states where it sells insurance, including Tennessee. Focus areas are safety, community building and the environment. Requests up to $25,000 are taken any time; bigger requests have set deadlines.
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Tennessee state
Tennessee Arts Commission · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Jan 8, 2027 · 90 days left
- Award
- $3,000 – $30K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Funds partnerships that use arts and culture to shape a neighborhood, town, or region for economic and community benefit. The lead applicant must be a local or regional government entity or a Tennessee 501(c)(3); schools and colleges can only be partners.
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Local
City of La Vergne (Finance Department / Board of Mayor and Aldermen) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Mar 15, 2027 · 156 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Rutherford County
The City of La Vergne gives grant money to 501(c)(3) groups. Send a letter saying what the money is for and how much you need. Requests are due by March 15 each year.
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Local
City of Cookeville (Finance Department) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Mar 2, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Putnam County
Annual application for nonprofits seeking a share of Cookeville's budget. Applicants submit a scope of work with measurable activities, financial statements, and proof of tax-exempt and charitable registration.
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Local
EDGE (Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis & Shelby County) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $25K
- Local program: Shelby County
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Three-year forgivable loans that work like grants for façade, storefront and streetscape improvements to businesses in Memphis inner-city neighborhood business districts; interior work may also qualify. An EDGE-retained architect helps prepare plans, and...
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Local
City of Johnson City Public Art Committee · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Carter County, Sullivan County, Washington County
Johnson City's Public Art Committee can help fund and approve outdoor murals visible from public streets. Artists, building or business owners, and community groups (501(c)(3) status not required) may request funding after meeting with the mural program...
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Local
City of Franklin (Office of Budget & Performance) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Feb 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Williamson County
Annual budget allocation process through which local 501(c)(3), (c)(4) and (c)(6) nonprofits ask the City of Franklin for operating or program funding. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen sets the total pool each spring and may fund requests fully, partially,...
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Local
City of Mt. Juliet (Finance Department) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Apr 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Wilson County
Online form through which charitable nonprofits and 501(c)(3)/(4)/(6) civic groups serving Mt. Juliet residents (including youth sports leagues) ask the city for annual funding. Applicants may be asked to present to the City Commission; total grant funds...
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Local
Knox County Grants and Community Development · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 28 – Feb 28, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Knox County
Knox County gives federal CDBG money to nonprofits that help people facing homelessness. Projects can cover job training, homeless services, or help for people leaving jail. Work must serve low-income residents outside Knoxville city and Farragut.
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Federal
Fish and Wildlife Service · Department of the Interior · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 21 days left
- Award
- $25K – $2.3M
- Location limits unclear. Check who can apply
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Fish and Wildlife Service expects to make 4 awards of $25,000 to $2.3 million. Open to state government.
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Federal
Fish and Wildlife Service · Department of the Interior · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 21 days left
- Award
- $25K – $3.9M
- Location limits unclear. Check who can apply
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Fish and Wildlife Service expects to make 4 awards of $25,000 to $3.9 million. Open to state government.
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Corporate
Enbridge · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Bedford County, Benton County, Blount County and 49 more counties
Enbridge gives donations to groups within about 10 miles of its gas pipelines and sites. It funds safety, youth and education, social services and the environment. Its list of eligible places includes about 200 Tennessee towns.
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Local
Town of Farragut · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Feb 26, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Knox County, Loudon County
The Town of Farragut funds nonprofits that serve Farragut residents. Community Needs grants meet local needs; Community Events grants support events in Farragut that draw visitors. Awards are set in the town budget each July.
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