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Foundation or nonprofit
ELCA Southeastern Synod · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 27, 2026 · 48 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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Local
Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Hamilton County, McMinn County, Marion County
Seed money for new outreach ministries run by Episcopal parishes in the southeast region of the Diocese of East Tennessee. Parish members must take part hands-on. There is no deadline. Open to Episcopal parishes in the diocese's southeast...
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Local
Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee · Open
- Deadline
- Due Apr 1, 2027 · 173 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 29 more counties
Grants for social ministries and church expansion in the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee. Requests must be sponsored by a parish, commission, or Bishop and Council. Applications are due April 1 and September 1.
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Local
ELCA Southeastern Synod · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 30, 2026 · 51 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Cocke County, Cumberland County and 10 more counties
About $10,000 a year in grants for Lutheran ministry projects in Tennessee from Chattanooga eastward. An East Tennessee group reviews requests. Applications are due November 30. Only congregations in the synod's Conference 6 (East Tennessee) can apply.
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Foundation or nonprofit
Catholic Extension Society · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Catholic Extension funds parishes and ministries in approved mission dioceses, which include Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville. Support covers church buildings, leaders, youth faith formation, and outreach. Talk with your diocesan contact before requesting funds.
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Foundation or nonprofit
Tennessee Baptist Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $10K
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Grants up to $10,000 for new ministry projects of Tennessee Baptist churches and groups that cooperate with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. The church must have half the cost already. A church can win once every three years.
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Federal
Administration for Community Living · Department of Health and Human Services · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jun 29 – Jul 29, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $500K – $740K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 1 past Tennessee award
Administration for Community Living expects to make 8 awards of $500,000 to $740,162. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Foundation
Lilly Endowment Inc. (administered by Christian Theological Seminary) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens November 2026 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Up to $60K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Congregations apply together with their pastor for a paid renewal leave of about 12 weeks. Awards go up to $60,000. The next program year opens in November 2026.
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Federal
Rural Housing Service · Department of Agriculture · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Aug 6 – Sep 8, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 2 past Tennessee awards
Rural Housing Service expects to make 100 awards. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Local
United Methodist Appalachian Ministry Network (via Holston Conference) · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Jan 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $1,500
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 29 more counties
Small grants for church-related projects that fight hunger and poverty in Appalachia. Up to $1,500 for new projects or $500 for food pantry food purchases. Holston Conference deadlines are July 15 and January 15.
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Foundation or nonprofit
The Episcopal Church - United Thank Offering · Open
- Deadline
- Due Feb 5, 2027 · 118 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Grants for Episcopal churches and dioceses to meet the unique needs of their local communities. U.S. applicants first send materials to their bishop by December 4, 2026. Final applications are due February 5, 2027.
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Local
Presbytery of East Tennessee (PC(USA)) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 21 days left
- Award
- Up to $5,000
- Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Bradley County, Campbell County and 11 more counties
Grants help congregations in the Presbytery of East Tennessee with building and property upkeep. The presbytery plans two to three grants of up to $5,000 in 2026. Applications are due October 31, 2026.
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Education foundation
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship (Calvin University) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 15, 2026 · 5 days left
- Award
- $8,000 – $25K
- In Tennessee
- Only 5 days left to apply
Grants for churches and other worshiping communities to try year-long projects that renew worship and preaching. Awards range from $8,000 to $25,000. Groups in the U.S. or Canada with tax-exempt status may apply.
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Nonprofit
National Fund for Sacred Places (Partners for Sacred Places / National Trust for Historic Preservation) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 12, 2027 · due Mar 3, 2027
- Award
- $50K – $500K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Matching grants help congregations repair historic houses of worship that serve their communities. Grants range from $50,000 to $500,000, plus training and planning help. Any faith tradition may apply.
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Foundation or nonprofit
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - ELCA World Hunger · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Apr 15 – Jul 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $10K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Three-year grants of up to $10,000 a year for local work on hunger and poverty. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits tied to an ELCA congregation. Letters of inquiry usually open each spring.
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Community foundation
Christian Community Foundation of Memphis (Hope for Memphis Fund) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Sep 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Shelby County
Grants to Gospel-centered Christian ministries in the Memphis metro area that serve underserved people and work toward citywide change. The fall 2026 round has closed.
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Foundation or nonprofit
Lilly Endowment Inc. · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 19, 2027 · 101 days left
- Award
- Up to $5M
Concept papers for programs helping Christian congregations collaborate with local charities to serve community needs. Planning grants up to $50,000 in March 2027; invited implementation grants up to $5 million.
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Foundation
Kharis Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 15 – Sep 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 37 more counties
Nashville foundation that funds nonprofits and churches serving underprivileged and vulnerable people. Projects must operate in and benefit Middle Tennessee counties. Requests are taken each year from January 15 to the last business day of September.
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Foundation
Smith Family Foundation (Knoxville) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Grainger County, Jefferson County and 5 more counties
Grants for nonprofits, churches, schools and government agencies in Knox County and nearby communities. Apply with the online form on the website. It does not fund debt, deficits, travel, lobbying or individuals.
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Education foundation
Louisville Institute · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Aug 12, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $20K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Grants of up to $20,000 let pastors and ministry leaders take time to study a big question about faith and ministry. A credentialed minister applies for their own project. Grants are not for degree costs.
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