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Federal
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA · Department of Homeland Security · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jul 1 – Jul 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $1.9M
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) offer new technologies to support key mission requirements including preliminary damage assessments, debris measurements and calculations, visual evidence, confirmation analysis, establishing flood levels and damages to...
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Corporate
Oxbow Animal Health · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opening date not announced
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Oxbow gives grants to rescues that care for small pets like rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and reptiles. Dog-only, cat-only, horse and spay/neuter projects do not qualify. About $25,000 is split among 6 to 10 groups each year.
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Federal
Fish and Wildlife Service · Department of the Interior · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 30, 2026 · 53 days left
- Award
- Up to $150K
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ! Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
The John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program (Prescott program) provides financial assistance to eligible marine mammal stranding participants and stranding network collaborators to provide (A) the recovery, care, or treatment of...
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Federal
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA · Department of Homeland Security · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Aug 24 – Aug 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $1.9M – $2.4M
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
- i Past Tennessee awards on file: 13
The National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System (the System) receives federal funding to ensure adequate day-to-day administration, program and grant management, training, exercise, procurement (vehicle and equipment) and storage and...
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Foundation
The Summerlee Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opening date not announced
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Summerlee funds groups that rescue, protect and speak up for animals, including wildlife rehab and community cats. Most grants are general support. Apply with a short Letter of Interest when the portal opens; it fills fast.
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Private
United Spay Alliance · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due about Mar 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $2,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ! Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
United Spay Alliance gives small cat rescue and TNR groups a $2,000 match for a new fundraiser. Groups get coaching calls while they plan and run the event. Groups with yearly revenue near or under $150,000 can apply.
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Utility / co-op
Mountain Electric Cooperative (Operation Pocket Change) · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $10K
- ! Local program: Carter County, Johnson County, Unicoi County
Mountain Electric members' round-up donations fund one-time grants to charitable groups in the co-op's area for specific projects or equipment, such as gear for volunteer fire departments and rescue squads, youth programs, and food or clothing programs....
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Utility / co-op
Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVECares) · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Bledsoe County, Grundy County, Marion County, Sequatchie County
Sequachee Valley Electric's round-up fund makes grants to local organizations such as volunteer fire departments, rescue squads, food banks, libraries, and cancer-support groups. Organizations file the organization/charity application at an SVEC office.
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Private
American Humane Society · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
American Humane helps shelters and rescues pay vet bills for animals hurt by cruelty or neglect. Grants pay back costs for surgery, treatment and rehab. Shelters and rescue groups with 501(c)(3) status can apply.
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Foundation
Cold Noses Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Oct 31, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Cold Noses funds special projects for pets, wildlife and farm animals run by small groups. Projects can cover rescue, adoption, vet care and humane education. Groups must have income of $200,000 or less last year.
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Foundation
The William and Charlotte Parks Foundation for Animal Welfare · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opening date not announced
- Award
- Up to $10K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
The Parks Foundation funds animal welfare projects like humane education, cruelty prevention, rescue training and research. It does not pay for spay/neuter, basic shelter costs or buildings. Awards are usually $10,000 or less.
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Federal
Mine Safety and Health Administration · Department of Labor · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jun 9 – Aug 10, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $800K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ! Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- i Past Tennessee awards on file: 1
The Secretary of Labor, through MSHA, may award grants to State, Tribal, and Territorial Governments (including the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern...
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Private
PetSmart Charities · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Sep 8 – Oct 2, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Grants help shelters and rescues grow pet adoptions held in PetSmart stores. Only PetSmart Charities Adoption Partners can apply. Groups can sign up to become a partner any time.
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Private
Petfinder Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Cash and product grants for shelters and rescues that list pets on Petfinder.com. Open grants are posted in the grant portal. Applications are reviewed every month.
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Foundation
EQUUS Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jul 15, 2027 · due about Aug 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $500 – $5,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
EQUUS gives $500 to $5,000 to horse rescues and other equine charities that earn its Guardian seal. Money pays for vet care, feed, farrier work and supplies. The Guardian review serves as the grant application.
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Federal
DOC NOAA - ERA Production · Department of Commerce · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 1, 2026 · 54 days left
- Award
- Up to $150K
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ! Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program (MMHSRP) is authorized under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to facilitate collecting and disseminating reference data on stranded marine mammals...
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