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  1. Nonprofit

    Impact Library Program (free book-sharing boxes)

    Little Free Library · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • In Tennessee
    • No match

    Gives free Little Free Library book-sharing boxes to people and groups in places where books are hard to find. The box must be open to everyone. Applications are reviewed every month.

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  2. Association

    Tennis Venue Services Facility Assistance Grants

    United States Tennis Association (USTA) · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • In Tennessee
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)

    USTA helps public tennis facilities fix, light, resurface or build courts. Small projects can get up to half the cost. Big rebuilds can get up to $150,000.

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  3. Federal

    FY 2025 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs

    Economic Development Administration · Department of Commerce · Open

    Deadline
    No deadline listed: see the official notice
    Award
    $100K – $30M
    • Open to your kind of group
    • Groups like yours won it
    • In Tennessee
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
    • 83 past Tennessee awards

    Economic Development Administration expects to make 3,000 awards of $100,000 to $30 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.

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  4. Utility / co-op

    InvestPrep site and building readiness grants

    Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA Economic Development) · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
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    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • In Tennessee

    TVA gives InvestPrep grants to help get industrial sites and buildings ready for new jobs. Communities work with a TVA Economic Development area representative to see if a site qualifies. Amounts are not posted; ask TVA.

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  5. Corporate

    Nike Mid-South Grant Program

    Nike, Inc. (Nike Community Impact Fund, administered by Charities Aid Foundation of America) · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • Local program: Shelby County
    • No match

    Nike funds sports and physical activity projects for kids in the Memphis area. Projects that keep girls active get special focus. Decisions come about 30 days after you apply.

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  6. Foundation

    Grants to charities, governments and religious groups (write to the foundation)

    Pete H. and Mildred F. Brown Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
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    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • In Tennessee

    A family foundation in Crump, Tennessee that gives to charities, local governments and religious groups. Send a short resume, your IRS letter, the amount and the purpose. Recent grants went mostly to West Tennessee groups.

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  7. Foundation

    Grants to charities and government agencies (written request)

    Frank and Virginia Rogers Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
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    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • In Tennessee

    A family foundation run from Knoxville that gives to public charities and some government agencies. Send a written request with your purpose, a short history and proof of tax-exempt status. Recent grants all went to Knox County groups.

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  8. Local

    Opioid Settlement Funding Grants

    Rhea County Government (Finance Department) · Open

    Deadline
    No deadline listed: see the official notice
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • Local program: Rhea County
    • No match

    Rhea County invites groups each year to apply for its opioid settlement money. Projects must use approved strategies such as naloxone, treatment, recovery support or prevention. Funds cannot pay administrative or indirect costs.

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  9. Local

    Dayton Utilities Grant Program

    City of Dayton (Dayton Utilities Grant Board) · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • Local program: Bledsoe County, Rhea County
    • No match

    Dayton utility customers round up their bills, and a volunteer board gives that money to nonprofit projects in the Dayton Utilities service area. Grants are meant as extra funding. They do not pay utility bills, and they do not fund political or religious...

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  10. Local

    Opioid Settlement Funding Grants

    Union County Government (Union County Opioid Abatement Board) · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Up to $10K
    • Open to your kind of group
    • Local program: Union County

    Union County's board gives opioid settlement grants of up to $10,000 to groups that serve county residents. Projects must fit approved uses like prevention, treatment, recovery and naloxone. Money must be spent within one year.

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  11. Local

    Special Events Local Grant (Hotel/Motel Fund)

    City of Shelbyville (Mayor & City Council, Hotel/Motel Fund) · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    $500 – $7,500
    • Open to your kind of group
    • Local program: Bedford County

    Shelbyville uses hotel tax money to help events that bring visitors to town. Awards run from $500 to $7,500 based on how far the event is promoted. Apply at least 60 days before your event.

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  12. Local

    Opioid Settlement Funding Application

    Marshall County Government (Opioid Abatement Committee / County Mayor's Office) · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • Local program: Marshall County

    Marshall County gives opioid settlement money to qualified groups that fight drug misuse. Send the funding form and work plan to the County Mayor's office. A committee decides at its next meeting.

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  13. Local

    CDBG Capital / Public Facilities Improvement Proposals

    City of Clarksville Neighborhood & Community Services · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
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    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • Local program: Montgomery County

    Clarksville uses federal CDBG money to pay for building and facility projects that serve low- and moderate-income residents. Nonprofits, public housing agencies and other public bodies may send proposals at any time of year.

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  14. Local

    Tourism Event Grant (Project Support)

    Henry County Tourism Authority · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
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    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • Local program: Henry County

    Henry County's tourism authority helps pay to market events and projects that bring visitors to the county. Money can cover advertising, promotion and marketing plans. Funds run out each year once grants are picked.

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  15. Local

    Board of Commissioners Grant Program

    Shelby County Board of Commissioners · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
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    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • Local program: Shelby County

    Shelby County commissioners can sponsor grants for 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), civic, or government groups whose projects help county residents. A commissioner must be actively involved with your group. Apply online and expect at least 30 days for review.

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  16. Foundation

    Weekly Community Conversations Grant Awards (monthly)

    Maddie's Fund (The Duffield Family Foundation) · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • In Tennessee

    Maddie's Fund gives up to $10,000 in grants each month to dog and cat groups that watch its weekly Zoom call. Watch live or later, then fill out a short form on the free Maddie's Pet Forum. Your group must be a U.S. charity or government animal agency.

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  17. Foundation

    Grants to charities and governments (write to the trustee)

    The Robert H. Brethen Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • In Tennessee

    A foundation based in Lenoir City, Tennessee, that takes requests from charities and governments at any time. At least 65% of its money must go to the Dayton, Ohio area. Its Tennessee grants have gone to Lenoir City, Knoxville and statewide wildlife groups.

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  18. Corporate

    Georgia-Pacific community grants (Four E focus areas)

    Georgia-Pacific · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
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    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • Local program: Madison County, Wilson County

    Georgia-Pacific gives grants in towns where it has manufacturing plants. It funds education, community needs, small business growth and the environment. Groups must pass an online eligibility quiz, then apply online.

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  19. Utility / co-op

    Reservoir & Community Stewardship Support (RCSS)

    Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Up to $5,000
    • Open to your kind of group
    • In Tennessee

    TVA gives up to $5,000 for litter cleanups and environmental education events in its service area, which covers most of Tennessee. Nonprofits, public schools and local governments can apply all year. Apply at least one month before the event.

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  20. Corporate

    Community investment donations and sponsorships (Apply for Funding)

    Enbridge · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to your kind of group
    • Local program: Anderson County, Bedford County, Benton County, Blount County and 49 more counties

    Enbridge gives donations to groups within about 10 miles of its gas pipelines and sites. It funds safety, youth and education, social services and the environment. Its list of eligible places includes about 200 Tennessee towns.

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