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Private
Paralyzed Veterans of America Education Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 2, 2026 · 55 days left
- Award
- Up to $75K
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Grants for education projects that help people with spinal cord injury or disease, their families, and caregivers. Funds consumer and caregiver education, training for health workers, and conferences. Project grants can reach $75,000 for one year.
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Corporate
Donaldson Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Jan 10, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Greene County
The Donaldson Foundation gives grants to education programs in towns where Donaldson has a big presence. Greeneville, Tennessee is on its list. Typical grants are $5,000 to $20,000, and the deadlines are August 1 and January 10.
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Foundation
Christenberry-Anderson-Loomis Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
A Nashville family foundation that funds charity projects in education, health and the arts. There is no deadline; explain why you need the money. Recent grants went to groups in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and other states.
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Corporate
PNC · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Bledsoe County, Bradley County, Carter County, Cheatham County and 15 more counties
The PNC Foundation funds nonprofits, with a focus on early childhood education for ages 0 to 5 and economic development. Groups in listed Tennessee counties take an online eligibility quiz first. Then they contact PNC's Nashville regional office.
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Foundation
Boyd Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Knox County
Grants for the greater Knoxville area in education, arts and preservation, animal welfare, and mental health. Apply with the online form any time. The foundation does not fund endowments.
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Foundation
Irvin Lansky Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
A Memphis-area foundation with no deadline. Ask for its grant form and send it with your IRS letter and latest Form 990. Past grants went to Memphis-area charities.
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Local
Bristol Tennessee City Schools Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Sullivan County
- ✓ No match required
Funding for Bristol Tennessee City Schools educators for school-wide or classroom projects not covered by the normal budget, either one-time or ongoing.
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Private
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) with Arconic Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 4, 2026 · 57 days left
- Award
- Up to $20K
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Arconic Foundation and PLTW give $20,000 grants to public and charter schools that add PLTW's Advanced Manufacturing course. The school must offer the course in 2027-28.
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Foundation
Weldon F. Osborne Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Nov 1, 2026 · due Jan 31, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Hamilton County
Grants for charities and religious groups in greater Chattanooga. Start with an online letter of inquiry. Trustees review requests three times a year.
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Corporate
Nissan North America · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Oct 6 – Nov 14, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Only near the company's Tennessee locations — check the program page
The Nissan Foundation funds nonprofit projects that build community by celebrating cultural diversity and heritage. Groups must be 501(c)(3)s at least three years old serving areas like Middle Tennessee. The 2026 letter of intent window ran October 6 to...
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Foundation
William B. Stokely Jr. Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Knoxville family foundation that lists a contact for requests, with no form, deadline or limits. Most past grants went to Knoxville and Cocke County schools, health and relief groups.
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Corporate
Vulcan Materials Company Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Dickson County, Hamilton County, Maury County
Vulcan's foundation gives grants to charities and local governments, like public schools and parks, near Vulcan quarries and offices. It funds education, environmental learning, basic needs and local history and culture. Send a letter with your plan,...
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Foundation
Nora Roberts Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Nov 30, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Small grants with literacy as the top priority, plus arts, children, social justice and environment. Groups near the foundation in Maryland get priority, but U.S. groups anywhere may apply. Average awards are $3,000 for groups outside its home area.
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Foundation
Eleanor and Warren Nunn Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
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
The Almar Foundation (Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation) · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
This New Orleans family foundation gives operating grants to charities. Call the foundation manager for the form; there is no deadline and the board approves each grant. Most past grants went to Louisiana groups.
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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens details by January 31, 2027 (the funder's words)
- Award
- Up to $50K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Washington County
Grants up to $50,000 for 'life literacy' programs serving Washington County residents. Next-cycle information is due by January 31, 2027.
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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens details by January 31, 2027 (the funder's words)
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Loudon County, Monroe County
Grants for childhood development and education projects in Loudon and Monroe counties. Next-cycle information is due by January 31, 2027.
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Corporate
International Paper · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Only near the company's Tennessee locations — check the program page
International Paper gives grants and donations near its plants and offices where many employees work. Groups with no International Paper site in their community cannot apply. Requests are taken online, but Memphis-area charities apply by invitation only.
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Foundation
The Anna Sue and Bob Shaw Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
A Dalton, Georgia family foundation that gives to charitable groups. Requests are taken year round by mail or phone; no form is required. Recent grants went mostly to Dalton, Atlanta and Chattanooga groups.
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Foundation
James Stephen Turner Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Nashville family foundation that uses its own application form, with no deadline. Nearly all past grants went to Nashville-area groups in arts, schools, libraries, parks, recovery and homelessness. It does not fund individuals, government agencies, dinners...
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