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Tennessee state
USDA Rural Development – Tennessee State Office · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 127 past Tennessee awards
Low-interest loans and grants to build, buy or improve essential community facilities in rural towns of 20,000 or fewer, such as clinics, fire stations, child care centers, libraries and food banks. Grants cover a share of the cost that depends on...
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Tennessee state
USDA Forest Service (applications via TN Dept. of Agriculture Division of Forestry) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 13, 2026 · 3 days left
- Award
- Up to $600K
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- Only 3 days left to apply
Helps local governments, tribes and qualified conservation nonprofits buy privately owned forestland outright to create a community forest with public access. Tennessee applicants submit to the state forester (TDA Division of Forestry), not through...
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Tennessee state
TN Department of Agriculture – Division of Forestry · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $1,000
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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Association
USTA Tennessee (Outreach Committee) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 21 days left
- Award
- $250 – $1,000
Small grants to start tennis programs in underserved parts of Tennessee. Examples include after-school, parks and recreation, school and adaptive tennis. First-time applicants get priority.
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Association
USTA Southern · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Funds to start a new community tennis association. This is a local, volunteer-run nonprofit that grows tennis. Send the completed form to the USTA state office.
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Association
USTA Southern · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Funding for community tennis associations. It can pay for marketing, training, programs, equipment and facility work. Contact the state office to apply.
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Corporate
Farm Credit Mid-America · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Farm Credit Mid-America funds programs that help young and beginning farmers, youth in agriculture, or the farm industry in its territory, including Tennessee. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status get priority. Requests are reviewed the first full week of each...
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Foundation
Eleanor and Warren Nunn Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A family foundation in Halls, Tennessee, that takes grant requests at any time. Send details about your group, its charitable purpose and how you will use the money. Recent grants went to West Tennessee groups such as colleges, parks and a veterans museum.
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Foundation
Pete H. and Mildred F. Brown Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A family foundation in Crump, Tennessee that gives to charities, local governments and religious groups. Send a short resume, your IRS letter, the amount and the purpose. Recent grants went mostly to West Tennessee groups.
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Community foundation
Community Foundation of West Tennessee · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens early 2027 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Benton County, Carroll County, Chester County, Crockett County and 16 more counties
Annual grants for nonprofits addressing needs across the Jackson-based foundation's West Tennessee region, such as food insecurity, workforce, and youth prevention. The next cycle opens in early 2027.
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Nonprofit
United Way of West Tennessee · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Feb 2, 2027 · due about Feb 27, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Carroll County, Chester County, Crockett County, Decatur County and 11 more counties
One-year program grants for nonprofits serving any of 15 West Tennessee counties. Programs must have run at least one year and fit a United Way impact area. Agencies attend a required training in January before applying.
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Corporate
Leaders Credit Union · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Benton County, Carroll County, Chester County, Crockett County and 17 more counties
Leaders Credit Union, based in Jackson, gives community support to nonprofits that serve a West Tennessee county. It favors health and wellness, financial literacy, education and youth leadership. Apply online at least 45 days before your event.
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Corporate
CN (Canadian National Railway) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due Mar 31, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Shelby County
CN gives cash donations to nonprofits near its rail lines, including Memphis and West Tennessee. It funds homelessness prevention, emergency response, firefighter and police training, and rail safety. Apply online in one of two yearly windows.
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Tennessee state
Delta Regional Authority · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about May 26 – Aug 24, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $250K – $1M
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Benton County, Carroll County, Chester County, Crockett County and 17 more counties
DRA grants for larger flood control, basic public infrastructure and transportation infrastructure projects in the Delta region, including 21 West Tennessee counties.
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Foundation
Citizens Bank Tri-Cities Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A bank-linked foundation in Elizabethton that gives to charities and schools. Send your group's name and how the gift helps the community; there is no deadline. Past grants went mostly to Carter County and Tri-Cities groups.
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Local
Rutherford County Conservation Board (Rutherford County Recreation) · Open
- Deadline
- Due May 1, 2027 · 203 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Rutherford County
The county's elected Conservation Board funds community clubs and organizations for projects that expand recreation opportunities or improve community spaces in Rutherford County, such as equipment, materials or construction. Proposals are accepted through...
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Foundation
The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 10, 2026 · 31 days left
- Award
- Up to $20K
This foundation gives small grants where a little money can make a big difference. Any US nonprofit can apply, for programs or general operations. Requests are capped at $20,000 or one-quarter of yearly income.
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Corporate
Target · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- $25 – $500
- Only near the company's Tennessee sites. Check the program page
Local Target stores give gift card donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and accredited schools. Fill out the request form, print it and bring it to your store, February through December. Gifts average $25 to $50, up to $500 per year.
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Corporate
Ascend Federal Credit Union · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 37 more counties
Year-round donation requests from Middle Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on education and financial literacy, hunger, children's well-being, diverse communities, veterans, the environment, or health. Apply online only; allow about 45 days for an...
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Foundation or nonprofit
KABOOM! · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Davidson County
KABOOM! and a funding partner help a community plan and build a playground, nature area, multi-sport court, or adventure course. Applications are accepted only in listed metro areas; Tennessee (Nashville) is currently listed.
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