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Tennessee state
Tennessee Housing Development Agency · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $35K – $125K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 122 past Tennessee awards
Federal homelessness funds for nonprofits and local governments to run street outreach, emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, and homelessness prevention. Requests run $35,000 to $125,000 and must be matched dollar for dollar.
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Tennessee state
USDA Rural Development – Tennessee State Office · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $1M
- In Tennessee
- 4 past Tennessee awards
Grants to help rural communities of 10,000 or fewer prepare for or recover from an emergency that threatens safe drinking water, such as a sharp drop in water quantity or quality within the last two years.
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Foundation
Mary Kay Ash Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due about Apr 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $20K
Should we apply? · Get ready
$20,000 grants to emergency domestic violence shelters that house women and children fleeing abuse. At least one grant goes to each state. Shelters must be a 501(c)(3), open more than 5 years, and run a physical shelter.
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Nonprofit
AKC Reunite · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Local emergency management teams can get a trailer stocked to shelter at least 65 pets after a disaster. Local AKC clubs raise part of the cost. AKC Reunite pays the rest.
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Corporate
The Rosendin Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $5,000
- Only near the company's Tennessee sites. Check the program page
- No match
Charities can ask for a one-time emergency grant under $5,000 at any time. It covers sudden, unbudgeted costs such as fire, tornado or flood damage, or loss of key equipment.
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Foundation
Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $15K
Mature painters, sculptors and printmakers facing a sudden crisis can apply. Grants go up to $15,000, most are about $5,000. You need ten years of mature work.
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Nonprofit
Entertainment Community Fund · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Performing arts and entertainment workers in a money crisis can ask for help with basic bills. A social worker reviews each case. You must show five years of arts income.
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Foundation
Foundation for Contemporary Arts · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- $500 – $3,000
Artists with a sudden chance or unexpected cost tied to a project can apply. Grants are $500 to $3,000, about $2,200 on average. The program runs all year.
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Nonprofit
CERF+ (Craft Emergency Relief Fund) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $3,000
Craft artists hit by a disaster or emergency in the last 90 days can apply. The grant page lists one-time $3,000 grants. Money is given each quarter until it runs out.
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Nonprofit
First Responders Children's Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
One-time help for first responder families with children who face a sudden money crisis. The grant pays rent, mortgage, utilities, or child care directly. Applications are reviewed all year.
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Local
Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA), Nashville · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 16, 2026 · 5 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Davidson County
- Only 5 days left to apply
- 122 past Tennessee awards
HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funds administered by MDHA for Nashville-Davidson County, for nonprofits and local government agencies serving people experiencing homelessness. Applications go through MDHA's Neighborly portal.
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Federal
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Dec 15, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 9 past Tennessee awards
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis expects to make 9 awards.
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Nonprofit
Jazz Foundation of America · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Musicians in crisis can ask for help with rent, utilities, food or medical care. The fund focuses on jazz and blues musicians and their families. It also gives disaster relief.
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Local
ARTSmemphis · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- $500 – $5,000
- Local program: Shelby County
- No match
Unrestricted emergency cash grants for Shelby County professional artists hit by a recent catastrophic emergency (within the past six months) that disrupts their ability to work. Applicants take an eligibility quiz in the ARTSmemphis grant portal;...
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Federal
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA · Department of Homeland Security · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jun 15 – Jul 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $337.2M
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 115 past Tennessee awards
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA expects to make 56 awards of up to $337.2 million. Open to state government.
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Federal
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention · Department of Justice · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 16, 2026 · 36 days left
- Award
- Up to $250K
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention expects to make 2 awards of up to $250,000. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Nonprofit
CERF+ (Craft Emergency Relief Fund) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 12, 2027 · due Feb 16, 2027
- Award
- Up to $500
Should we apply? · Get ready
Craft artists can get $500 to protect their studio and plan for emergencies. Winners are picked by lottery. Applications open January 12, 2027.
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Federal
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin · Department of Transportation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about May 18 – Jun 24, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $50K – $200K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 5 past Tennessee awards
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin expects to make 20 awards of $50,000 to $200,000. Open to county government, state government or city or town government.
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Federal
Health Resources and Services Administration · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due about Nov 2, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $10M
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 47 past Tennessee awards
Health Resources and Services Administration expects to make 30 awards of up to $10 million. Open to state government.
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Nonprofit
Nashville Bar Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Dec 1, 2026 · due about Jan 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $2,500
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Davidson County
- No match
The Nashville Bar Foundation makes small grants to nonprofits whose projects fit its goals, often law-related. A typical grant is $2,500 or less. Apply between December 1 and January 15.
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