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Foundation or nonprofit
ELCA Southeastern Synod · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 27, 2026 · 47 days left
- Award
- Up to $7,000
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Grants for outreach projects by ELCA Lutheran congregations in the Southeastern Synod, which includes Tennessee. Outreach grants go up to $7,000 with a congregation match. Linn Fund grants up to $5,000 help new and renewing congregations.
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Tennessee state
Tennessee Historical Commission · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 20 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Matching money for 501(c)(3)s to buy and permanently protect land at Tennessee's most significant Civil War battlefields, or Underground Railroad sites eligible for the National Register.
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Tennessee state
Tennessee Historical Commission · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 14, 2026 · 34 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Supports preservation, archaeology, interpretation, markers, and education about Tennessee sites tied to wars from the French and Indian War through the Civil War. Individuals, museums, schools, private organizations, and local governments can apply.
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Tennessee state
TN Department of Economic & Community Development · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Aug 14, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $1M
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 48 more counties
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 137 past Tennessee awards
Federal-state ARC grants for economic and community development projects in Tennessee's 52 Appalachian counties, with top priority on water, sewer and other infrastructure tied to new or expanding industry, followed by basic water and wastewater service in...
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Federal
DOT - Federal Railroad Administration · Department of Transportation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 29 – Feb 6, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $10M
Should we apply? · Get ready
DOT - Federal Railroad Administration expects to make 1 award of up to $10 million.
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Tennessee state
Tennessee State Library and Archives · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jul 6 – Aug 14, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $10K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Secretary of State grants of up to $10,000 that help official county or city archives (or a nonprofit legally authorized to keep local government records) buy archival shelving and supplies, pay for conservation or digitization, hire part-time help or...
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Tennessee state
TN Department of Transportation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $2M
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
State cost share for local roads that connect to an interstate. TDOT pays 50% of the first $4 million of project cost; the local government pays the other 50% and everything above $4 million. Local STBG funds may count toward the local share. To apply,...
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Tennessee state
Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Jul 14, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $60K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 16 past Tennessee awards
Federal juvenile justice funds for delinquency prevention, substance use, and racial and ethnic disparity projects, open to any public or private nonprofit agency. Applications are submitted on paper with copies plus an emailed copy.
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Tennessee state
Tennessee Arts Commission · Open
- Deadline
- Due Apr 1, 2027 · 172 days left
- Award
- Up to $4,000
One-time grants for sequential arts classes for adults 60 and older in rural areas and urban 'art desert' areas. Applications are reviewed as they arrive until money runs out.
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Tennessee state
Tennessee Arts Commission · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 30, 2026 · 19 days left
- Award
- Up to $15K
Funds arts programs that improve health and wellness for patients, families, and staff at rural Tennessee hospitals; up to $15,000 with no match. Nonprofits, local governments, and nonprofit parent hospitals of rural-county hospitals can apply. Letter of...
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Tennessee state
Tennessee Arts Commission · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $3,000
Reimburses Tennessee public K-12 schools for artist fees, tickets, and transportation for arts field trips and in-school arts programs. Apply at least 30 days before the activity; some counties have already used up their funds.
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Tennessee state
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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Tennessee state
Volunteer Tennessee (Governor's Commission on Volunteerism & Service) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 16, 2026 · 5 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- Only 5 days left to apply
- 61 past Tennessee awards
Federal AmeriCorps funds, run through Volunteer Tennessee, for nonprofits and public agencies to operate AmeriCorps programs in disaster services, economic opportunity, education, environment, health and veterans. Competitive and Education Award Program...
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Tennessee state
Tennessee Entertainment Commission (TN Dept. of Economic & Community Development) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A cash rebate grant of up to 25% of Qualified Tennessee Expenditures for film and TV production companies. Productions must spend at least $500,000 in Tennessee per episode or per project. Companies sign a grant contract with TNECD after review. Awards are...
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Tennessee state
Tennessee Entertainment Commission (TN Dept. of Economic & Community Development) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $500K
A grant of up to 25% of Qualified Tennessee Expenditures for companies producing original scores for film, TV, animation, commercials, games and multimedia. Minimum spend is $50,000 in primary markets or $25,000 in secondary markets. The rebate is capped...
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Tennessee state
Tennessee Arts Commission · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Dec 18, 2026 · 68 days left
- Award
- Up to $200K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Operating support for large, long-established Tennessee arts organizations with at least three straight years of operating revenue above $1 million. Requests are capped at 15% of the prior year's cash operating expenses.
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Tennessee state
Tennessee Arts Commission · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Dec 18, 2026 · 68 days left
- Award
- Up to $100K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- 14 past Tennessee awards
Operating support for qualified arts organizations chartered and headquartered in Tennessee, including government local arts agencies. Requests are capped at 20% of the prior year's cash operating expenses.
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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 Arts Commission · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Jan 8, 2027 · 89 days left
- Award
- Up to $18K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Supports arts programs that reach people who face barriers to taking part in the arts. Programs must be open to the public; K-12 schools are not eligible.
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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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