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Federal
National Aeronautics and Space Administration · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $700K
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 57 past Tennessee awards
National Aeronautics and Space Administration expects to make 52 awards of up to $700,000.
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Foundation
Watson-Brown Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Apr 15, 2027 · 186 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Grants to public charities and colleges that study or preserve the history and culture of the South. It funds research, museums and archives, book costs, preservation and programs. Send a short letter of inquiry first; applications are due April 15.
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Tennessee state
TN Highway Safety Office (Dept. of Safety & Homeland Security) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Mar 1, 2027 · due Mar 31, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- 318 past Tennessee awards
Federal traffic safety grants for local governments, law enforcement, colleges, and nonprofits in areas such as impaired and distracted driving, occupant protection, pedestrian safety, and emergency medical services. Applications are taken in March each year.
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Foundation
Tennessee Tennis Patrons Foundation (USTA Tennessee) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $1,000
One-time $1,000 grants to build or upgrade public tennis courts in Tennessee. The money is seed funding to help raise more. Schools, colleges, parks departments and nonprofits can apply.
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Tennessee state
Tennessee Arts Commission · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Jan 8, 2027 · 89 days left
- Award
- Up to $25K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Hands-on arts education projects in three tiers, from a series of single sessions up to year-round programs. Schools, districts, libraries, colleges, local governments, and arts or education nonprofits can apply.
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Tennessee state
Tennessee Department of Human Services · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 30 – May 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 53 past Tennessee awards
Federal USDA program run by TDHS that pays sponsors for free summer meals served to children 18 and under. Nonprofits, local governments, and state colleges and universities can become sponsors. Applications are due May 1 each year; the 2027 cycle has not...
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Tennessee state
Tennessee Arts Commission · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Jan 8, 2027 · 89 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
South Arts · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Aug 12 – Oct 7, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $5,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
Project grants for independent nonprofit literary organizations and small presses in the nine-state South Arts region, including Tennessee, for publishing projects (journal issues, books, anthologies) or literary community engagement. Government units,...
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Foundation
The Teagle Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 1, 2026 · 51 days left
- Award
- $10K – $300K
Colleges can get funds to invite underserved high school students to study great books on campus. Programs focus on purpose and civic life. Start with a 3-5 page concept paper.
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Nonprofit
U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 22, 2026 · 11 days left
- Award
- Up to $5,000
- In Tennessee
- No match
- Only 11 days left to apply
Gives college forestry and natural resource clubs up to $5,000. Projects mix hands-on forest work with a video, photo or story. Six awards; one proposal per club.
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Association
USTA Southern · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Funding for colleges to start or grow a recreational or club tennis team. Contact USTA Southern for details.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 9, 2026 · 59 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 116 past Tennessee awards
U.S. National Science Foundation expects to make 20 awards.
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Corporate
McKee Foods Corporation (Little Debbie) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Bledsoe County, Bradley County, Hamilton County, McMinn County and 4 more counties
McKee Foods gives up to two cases of Little Debbie and Sunbelt snacks once a year to churches, schools and nonprofits near Collegedale. Bring a signed request letter on letterhead and your 501(c)(3) form to the Collegedale Bakery Store on a Wednesday.
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Federal
National Institute of Food and Agriculture · Department of Agriculture · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 10, 2026 · 30 days left
- Award
- $30K – $750K
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 16 past Tennessee awards
National Institute of Food and Agriculture gives grants of $30,000 to $750,000.
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Education foundation
Berea College Appalachian Fund · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 19, 2026 · 8 days left
- Award
- $5,000 – $25K
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 29 more counties
- Only 8 days left to apply
Berea College gives grants to nonprofits that serve rural Appalachian counties, including East Tennessee. Money goes to health, education and social service programs. New groups must send a short inquiry form by October 10.
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Education foundation
Berea College Appalachian Fund · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Apr 19, 2027 · 190 days left
- Award
- $5,000 – $15K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 29 more counties
Berea College gives small grants for Appalachian folk arts and culture, as funding allows. Nonprofits serving Appalachian counties, including East Tennessee, can apply. The next deadline is April 19, 2027.
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Nonprofit
The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 12, 2026 · 1 day left
- Award
- Up to $1,000
- In Tennessee
- Only 1 day left to apply
Schools and colleges that teach Japanese can get up to $1,000 for textbooks and teaching materials. The grant pays back costs after purchase. Laptops and other electronics are not covered.
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Nonprofit
The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $5,000
Nonprofit groups and colleges can get up to $5,000 for Japanese teacher workshops or projects that help many schools. Apply two months before the project starts. Projects must end by March 31, 2027.
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Foundation
ECMC Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
ECMC Foundation funds projects that help underserved students finish college or career-technical credentials. Nonprofits, colleges, and government agencies can send a letter of inquiry any time. Strong ideas are invited to send a full proposal.
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Corporate
CHS Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 1 – Feb 28, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
The CHS Foundation funds farm-related projects at colleges and universities, like student research and recruiting. Each school may send one application, and current partner schools get priority. The 2026 window ran January 1 to February 28; 2027 dates are...
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