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Foundation
The McLeroy Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The McLeroy Foundation funds Tennessee charities that serve youth in foster care. It also helps youth aging out of care or at risk of entering it. The foundation sends an information packet to any agency that asks.
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Foundation
W.K. Kellogg Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The Kellogg Foundation takes letters of inquiry any time for work that helps children, families and communities thrive. Areas include early learning, family health, good food and job pathways. It funds across the U.S., not just in its focus states.
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Foundation
Robinson Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 15, 2026 · 4 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- Only 4 days left to apply
A family foundation that funds charities serving the Southern U.S., including Tennessee. Areas include children and families, disaster relief, medical help, veterans, animal welfare and education. Apply online during the spring or fall window.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 18, 2026 · 38 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 183 past Tennessee awards
A grant from U.S. National Science Foundation.
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Nonprofit
The USA Hockey Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Mar 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
The USA Hockey Foundation gives grants to USA Hockey affiliates and charities that grow ice hockey. This includes sled, blind, deaf and special hockey for players with disabilities. It does not fund single teams' jerseys, ice time or travel. Applications...
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Nonprofit
The Pilcrow Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Apr 1, 2027 · 172 days left
- Award
- Up to $1,200
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Small rural public libraries can get up to $1,200 in new hardcover children's books. The library raises $200 to $400 from a local sponsor, and the foundation matches it 2-to-1. Deadlines are April 1 and October 1 each year.
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Corporate
Schneider Electric Foundation (Schneider Electric) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Rutherford County
The Schneider Electric Foundation funds nonprofits near Schneider Electric sites. It backs job training in the energy trades and youth-led climate projects for low-income teens and young adults. Projects should need support for more than two years.
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Foundation
Nora Roberts Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 30, 2026 · 50 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
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 or nonprofit
NFL Foundation / LISC · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 15, 2027 · 96 days left
- Award
- Up to $250K
- Local program: Cannon County, Cheatham County, Davidson County, Dickson County and 15 more counties
Capital grants to build or renovate community, middle school, and high school football fields in low-to-moderate income areas. General field support up to $50,000; matching field surface grants up to $250,000.
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Foundation
The Oehmig Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The Oehmig Foundation is a family foundation in Chattanooga. Its tax return says it gives only to public charities and has no deadlines. Past Tennessee grants went to wildlife groups and Chattanooga children's schools.
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Corporate
Y-12 FCU Gives Foundation (Y-12 Federal Credit Union) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Apr 1, 2027 · due about May 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 29 more counties
Grants for local groups that fight childhood hunger in East Tennessee. The program must be based in the credit union's East Tennessee or Central Kentucky area. Apply online during the spring window.
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Nonprofit
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) with Arconic Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 4, 2026 · 54 days left
- Award
- Up to $20K
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
Dwayne Hawkins Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Feb 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Bledsoe County, Bradley County, Grundy County, Hamilton County and 6 more counties
The Hawkins Family Foundation funds nonprofits in Southeast Tennessee and parts of Ohio and Florida. It supports health care, education, the arts, special needs and community growth. Its board reviews requests four times a year. GrantMe reads Southeast...
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Nonprofit
The Pilcrow Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $800
Rural public libraries hit by a tornado, flood, hurricane, or other natural disaster can get $800 in new hardcover children's books. No local match is needed. You ask for the application by email or mail.
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Foundation
The Lois Lenski Covey Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Aug 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $500 – $3,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
Groups that run a lending bookmobile for at-risk children can get $500 to $3,000 to buy children's books. Public libraries and schools with bookmobiles can apply. The yearly form usually comes out around February 15.
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Foundation
Big Guy Foundation Inc · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A small New York family foundation that gives to charities. Contact the foundation for information; there is no deadline. Recent grants went mostly to New York and Nashville-area groups.
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Corporate
The Auto Club Group Foundation (AAA) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 4, 2027
- Award
- $5,000 – $15K
Should we apply? · Get ready
AAA's foundation funds traffic safety, driver education and money skills for K-12 students. Grants are usually $5,000 to $15,000. The 2026 budget is used up, and applications reopen January 4, 2027.
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Association
USTA Southern (with Southern Tennis Foundation) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Dec 1, 2026 · due Jan 31, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
Grants for tennis programs or players that serve underserved groups. Programs must run several sessions, not a one-day event. Applicants must be a registered tennis group or USTA member organization.
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Local
Memorial Foundation, Inc. (Madison, TN) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Davidson County, Robertson County, Sumner County
Health-conversion foundation (from the sale of Nashville Memorial Hospital) funding nonprofits in health care access, human and social services, education, youth, senior services and community services. There are no deadlines; each applicant must first...
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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens details by January 31, 2027 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Up to $20K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Campbell County, Carter County and 21 more counties
Grants up to $20,000 for youth programs serving ETF's 25 counties. No 2026 awards; next-cycle details are due by January 31, 2027.
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