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Local
City of Franklin (Office of Budget & Performance) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Feb 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- Local program: Williamson County
Annual budget allocation process through which local 501(c)(3), (c)(4) and (c)(6) nonprofits ask the City of Franklin for operating or program funding. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen sets the total pool each spring and may fund requests fully, partially,...
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Local
Rotary Club of Downtown Franklin Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens January 2027 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- Local program: Williamson County
The Downtown Franklin Rotary club's foundation gives grants to local organizations, plus some international and education grants. Applications open once a year.
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Foundation
Athens Federal Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens August 2027 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- Local program: Bradley County, McMinn County, Meigs County, Monroe County and 1 more counties
A bank-created foundation that makes one-time grants each year to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and charitable agencies in Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe and Polk counties. Stated priorities are community development through affordable housing, job training and...
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Community foundation
Tipton County Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Apr 1, 2027 · due about Apr 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- Local program: Tipton County
The Tipton County Foundation gives grants for charitable projects that help people in Tipton County. Most applicants are nonprofits or local governments. You start with a short statement of intent, then send a full proposal.
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Community foundation
Tipton County Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Sep 1, 2027 · due about Sep 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- Local program: Tipton County
Once a year the Tipton County Foundation gives general operating grants. These pay for running costs like salaries, utilities and buildings. Only invited groups may apply.
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Nonprofit
City of Paris, TN (with Tennessee Main Street / TNECD Downtown Improvement Grant) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Only if the city wins a state DIG award (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- Local program: Henry County
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
The City of Paris is applying for up to $300,000 in state downtown grant money. If it wins, downtown property and business owners can get help to restore and improve their buildings. Owners must put in matching money.
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Foundation
Thompson Charitable Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Mar 1, 2027 · due Mar 31, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Knox County, Scott County
Funds nonprofits in Anderson, Blount, Knox and Scott counties for projects, matching funds and buildings. First send a short letter of inquiry online in March. Invited groups then apply in April, with decisions in late July.
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Corporate
TN Members 1st Federal Credit Union · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens May 3, 2027 · due Jun 30, 2027
- Award
- Up to $2,500
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- Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Campbell County, Knox County and 5 more counties
TN Members 1st Federal Credit Union gives five $2,500 grants each year to nonprofits in nine East Tennessee counties. The short online form takes under 30 minutes and needs no budget. The 2027 application runs May 3 to June 30, 2027.
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Corporate
Bank of America · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Spring 2027 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- Local program: Davidson County, Knox County, Shelby County
Neighborhood Builders gives local nonprofits leadership training for their executive director and an emerging leader. Groups also join a national network of peer nonprofits. The 2026 cycle is closed, and the next cycle opens in spring 2027.
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Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due about Oct 19, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $1M – $5M
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Department of Housing and Urban Development expects to make 3 awards of $1 million to $5 million. Anyone can apply.
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Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Nov 5, 2026 · due about Feb 3, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $250K – $35M
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Department of Housing and Urban Development expects to make 60 awards of $250,000 to $35 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development · Opening soon
- Deadline
- The funder's estimated date (Sep 28, 2026) has passed. Check the official notice Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $272K – $817K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 26 past Tennessee awards
Department of Housing and Urban Development expects to make 143 awards of $272,250 to $816,750. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Nonprofit
SPJ Foundation (Society of Professional Journalists) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jun 1 – Aug 13, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
Grants for projects that protect press freedom and the public's right to know. Priority goes to media literacy, public trust in news and helping journalists stand up for their work. Applications are taken once a year.
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Nonprofit
AARP · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Mar 9 – May 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $75K
Should we apply? · Get ready
A $75,000 prize for people age 50 or older who lead a nonprofit that makes life better as people age. Winners also get a year of help from AARP to grow their nonprofit. It is free to apply.
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Local
Steve & Kate Smith Community Trust (administered by First National Bank of Middle Tennessee) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Apr 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- Local program: Warren County
Annual grants from a charitable trust for 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in and primarily serving Warren County. Proposals are mailed as hard copies with a cover sheet to the trust administrator in McMinnville.
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Corporate
First Horizon Foundation · May be open now
- Deadline
- Estimated window Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2026: it may be open now. Check the funder's page Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Carter County, Hawkins County, Sullivan County, Washington County
The First Horizon Foundation gives grants to nonprofits in Bristol, Johnson City, Kingsport, and Sullivan and Washington counties. The last round ran October 1 to December 31, 2025. New dates are not posted yet.
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Corporate
Chick-fil-A · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Feb 10 – May 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $30K – $350K
Should we apply? · Get ready
True Inspiration Awards give $30,000 to $350,000 to nonprofits doing local work in caring for people and communities. The 2026 winners are announced and voting has ended. Dates for the next round are not posted yet.
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Nonprofit
Peace Development Fund · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Nov 15, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
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Peace Development Fund gives small grants to grassroots community organizing groups across the US. The youth fund backs youth-led groups. Average grants run about $5,000 to $7,500.
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Corporate
Sax LLP · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Jun 18, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $5,000 – $20K
Should we apply? · Get ready
An accounting firm gives unrestricted awards to nonprofits that changed their model to better serve their mission. First place gets $20,000 and third place $5,000. You apply with a short homemade video.
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Local
City of Kingsport Community Development Department (with Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Apr 1 – Apr 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- Local program: Hawkins County, Sullivan County
- 205 past Tennessee awards
Kingsport passes part of its federal CDBG allocation to outside nonprofits that serve low- and moderate-income residents. Funds go to public service projects ("Community Enrichment") and to agencies running single-family emergency home repair.
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