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Utility / co-op
LaFollette Utilities Board (LaFollette Electric Trust) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Campbell County, Claiborne County, Union County
LaFollette Utilities customers round up their bills to fund local charities. A separate trust board meets twice a year to give the money to community projects. Groups mail an application with a project budget to the trust.
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Foundation
The Allen Foundation (Nashville) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This Nashville foundation helps people in struggling communities in the U.S. and abroad. It likes small projects that big charities pass over. There is no deadline; past Tennessee grants went to Nashville groups.
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Foundation
Wayne G Basler Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Sep 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
This Kingsport foundation gives general operating grants to 501(c)(3) charities. Send a written application that describes your group and proves its charity status. The yearly deadline is September 30.
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Local
Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee · Open
- Deadline
- Due Apr 1, 2027 · 172 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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Foundation
Nat R & Martha M Knaster Charitable Trust · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A family trust that gives to charities, colleges and Jewish groups. Send a plain letter request; there is no deadline. Most grants go to New York and Florida groups, with some in Nashville and Knoxville.
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Local
City of La Vergne (Finance Department / Board of Mayor and Aldermen) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Mar 15, 2027 · 155 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Rutherford County
The City of La Vergne gives grant money to 501(c)(3) groups. Send a letter saying what the money is for and how much you need. Requests are due by March 15 each year.
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Nonprofit
Celebrate Munford, Inc. · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 24, 2026 · 13 days left
- Award
- Up to $1,000
- Local program: Tipton County
- Only 13 days left to apply
Celebrate Munford shares money raised at its yearly festival with groups that serve Munford and Tipton County. Requests can be up to $1,000. Mail the paper application by October 24, 2026.
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Foundation
Timothy 6:17 Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A small family foundation based in Brentwood, Tennessee. Send a letter that describes your group's charitable need. Recent grants went to Nashville health, veteran and food groups.
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Corporate
PMC Cares Foundation (Parking Management Company) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- 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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Corporate
Adient Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Grants from the auto-seat maker's foundation to U.S. public charities. It funds health and social services, education, arts and civic work. Groups in towns where Adient has plants and workers get priority.
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Foundation
Cheryl L. Vaughn Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Small family foundation in Dayton, Tennessee, with no stated limits on place or field. Most past grants went to groups in Rhea County and East Tennessee. Mail a summary of two pages or less any time.
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Foundation
Overwatch Alliance · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Dec 31, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $15K
Overwatch Alliance, based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, gives up to $15,000 to small charities that serve service members, veterans and their families. Charities must have $500,000 or less in yearly revenue. Applications are due December 31 and July 31 each year.
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Foundation
Dr. Scholl Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due Jan 31, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
The Dr. Scholl Foundation funds projects in social services, health care, education, civic and cultural work, and the environment. Nonprofits send a letter of inquiry in January. Approved groups then send a full application by March 31.
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Corporate
CN (Canadian National Railway) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due Mar 31, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Shelby County
CN railway gives donations to nonprofits in towns on its rail network, including Memphis. Its top focus is preventing homelessness, plus safety, people and the environment. There are two application windows each year.
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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens 2027 (details by January 31, 2027) (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Up to $25K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Knox County, Scott County
Grants up to $25,000 for organizations located in and serving Anderson, Blount, Knox, or Scott counties. The next cycle is in 2027, with details due by January 31, 2027.
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Foundation
Joe C. Davis Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jun 1, 2027 · due about Aug 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Davidson County
One-time grants for capital, technology, or large program growth at Nashville nonprofits. Applicants hold a pre-application meeting June 1 to July 15. Invited full applications are due August 1.
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Local
Metro Nashville Office of Family Safety · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Mar 1, 2027 · due about Mar 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Davidson County
Annual Metro budget funding for nonprofit partners of Nashville's Office of Family Safety that serve victims of domestic and interpersonal violence. Applicants file an intent to apply and a proposal each March.
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Community foundation
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due about Jan 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $15K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 36 more counties
A set of focused CFMT funds - animal welfare, performing arts, visual arts, and youth team activities - that open each January. Caps are $15,000 for animal welfare and each arts fund and $5,000 for the Sports Fund; 501(c)(3)s and government entities may apply.
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Local
City of Knoxville · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 22, 2027 · due about Feb 17, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Knox County
City of Knoxville grants for nonprofits operating in the city in two areas: arts and culture, and community and social services. Organizations need at least five years of operation and current state charitable registration.
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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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