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Private
Appalachian Power (AEP; Kingsport Power in Tennessee) · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Hawkins County, Sullivan County
Appalachian Power's foundation gives to groups in the counties it serves, including its Tennessee area around Kingsport. It favors food security, disaster relief, emergency services, housing and education. Groups ask for support by email from the giving page.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Apr 13, 2027 · 187 days left
- Award
- $50K – $2M
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
- i Past Tennessee awards on file: 177
Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (hereinafter referred to as RED) is designed to build upon previous efforts in engineering education research. Specifically, previous and ongoing evaluations of the NSF Engineering Education and Centers Division...
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Corporate
Whirlpool Corporation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Only near the company's Tennessee locations — check the program page
Whirlpool gives products, sponsorships, and grants for safe, healthy homes and strong neighborhoods. Nonprofits must be 501(c)(3)s within 20 miles of a Whirlpool site; schools, churches, fire and police departments, and sports teams are excluded. Send...
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Corporate
Valero Energy · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Shelby County
The Valero Energy Foundation funds 501(c)(3)s that meet basic needs or support health care, education, or first responders near Valero sites like the Memphis Refinery. Apply online at least two months before you need the money. Put all of a year's needs in...
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Community foundation
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis (GiVE 365) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Shelby County
The Memphis community foundation's giving circle funds nonprofit projects tied to a yearly theme, with members voting on grantees. Applications open in January and awards come in May.
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Corporate
PMC Cares Foundation (Parking Management Company) · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Davidson County
PMC Cares is the giving arm of Parking Management Company, based in Nashville. It gives to causes its workers care about in the cities it serves. Groups ask the giving committee through a short online form.
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Foundation
Allan Jones Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Bradley County
A Cleveland, Tennessee family foundation started by the founder of Check Into Cash. It has no published guidelines or deadlines; inquiries and proposals are sent in writing by mail. Its listed past giving centers on Cleveland and Bradley County causes such...
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Corporate
Ingram Charities · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Davidson County
Ingram Charities, the giving arm of the Ingram family and businesses, funds nonprofits and programs that make Nashville and Middle Tennessee better places to live and work, mainly in the arts, education, and health and human services. Most K-12 schools,...
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Corporate
Toyota · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Carroll County, Madison County, Shelby County
Toyota gives grants for STEM education, job readiness and local needs near its plants. Nonprofits, public schools and local governments near the Jackson plant (Madison, Shelby and Carroll counties) can apply online. Deadlines are May 1 and October 1 each...
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Local
University of Tennessee Foundation (Alliance of Women Philanthropists) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 6 – Feb 27, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $2,500 – $25K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee
- ✓ No match required
A women's giving circle at the University of Tennessee funds new projects by UT faculty, staff, departments and student groups. Grants run $2,500 to $25,000. The 2026 round closed February 27.
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Corporate
Gilead Sciences · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Gilead funds U.S. groups working on HIV, hepatitis and liver disease, cancer, and inflammatory and lung diseases. It supports testing, prevention, patient education and access to care. Organizations apply online; individuals cannot.
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Corporate
Alkermes · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Alkermes gives money to community and public health groups that match its mission in mental health and addiction. It also funds independent patient advocacy and education programs. Requests go through an online system.
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Corporate
The J.M. Smucker Co. · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Shelby County
Smucker takes donation requests from 501(c)(3) nonprofits located near its offices or plants, including its Memphis plant. Requests must fit its purpose and giving pillars. Send your request 60 to 90 days before you need the money.
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Corporate
Ingles Markets · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Anderson County, Carter County, Claiborne County, Greene County and 8 more counties
Ingles Markets, which has stores in East Tennessee, reviews donation requests from nonprofits every quarter. It funds children's education, ending hunger, and specific community needs. Requests are mailed on letterhead with proof of nonprofit status, the...
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Corporate
Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Bradley County, Hamilton County
Coca-Cola UNITED gives money, drinks and other help to local charities where it operates. In Tennessee its sites are Chattanooga and Cleveland. Ask for cash by August for the next year, and for products at least four weeks before your event.
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Corporate
Medtronic · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Medtronic funds healthcare groups for medical education, health education for the public, and charity events. Apply online at least 60 days before your event or decision date. General charity requests are not handled here.
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Corporate
The Hershey Company · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Shelby County
Hershey funds nonprofits in communities where it has plants, including its Memphis plant. Focus areas are basic needs, education and workforce, and community culture such as arts and recreation. Start with the online eligibility quiz linked on the page.
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Corporate
Flowers Foods · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Bradley County, Cumberland County, Knox County
Flowers Foods gives money, event sponsorships and bread donations to tax-exempt groups that feed people, help children, or serve veterans and military members. Grants go mostly to towns where its workers live, such as its Tennessee bakery towns. Apply at...
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Corporate
Navy Federal Credit Union · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Navy Federal Credit Union takes all giving requests through one online system. It focuses on the military community and partnerships that build resilient communities. It aims to decide within 30 days.
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Corporate
Farm Credit Mid-America · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- 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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