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Foundation
The Tucker Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Mar 31, 2027 · 171 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Bradley County, Hamilton County, Marion County, Polk County and 1 more counties
An Ooltewah-based private foundation that funds 501(c)(3) organizations in the Chattanooga/Hamilton County and Cleveland/Bradley County metro areas (plus two Wyoming counties). Interests are education (mainly scholarships, special capital projects and...
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Foundation
Betsy Ross Foundation Inc (Paris, TN) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A small Paris, Tennessee foundation that gives to charities and schools. Ask in writing or by phone; there is no deadline. Most past grants went to Henry County and West Tennessee groups.
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Foundation
Claude & Elizabeth Robinson Charity · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A bank-managed charitable trust that gives to charities. Send a written request; there is no deadline. All recent grants went to Knoxville-area groups.
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Foundation
The Wm M & A Cafaro Family Foundation (Cafaro Foundation) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
An Ohio family foundation tied to a shopping mall company. Send a request with your history, tax letter, and the amount and reason. Most grants go to Ohio groups; past Tennessee grants went to Clarksville.
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Foundation
Lebovitz Family Charitable Trust · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
A Chattanooga family trust that gives to charities. Send a letter that explains why you need the money. Recent grants went mostly to Chattanooga and Atlanta groups, many of them Jewish community groups.
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Foundation
Universal Music All Together Now Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
The charity arm of record label Universal Music Group gives general operating grants to nonprofits. There is no set form or deadline. Past Tennessee grants went to music, youth and family groups in Memphis and Nashville.
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Corporate
Enbridge · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
- 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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Foundation
The Lazard Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The foundation of the Lazard investment firm gives unrestricted grants to public charities. Send a letter that describes your group and its work; there is no deadline. Most past grants went to New York and New Jersey groups.
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Foundation
Kenneth E. Boring Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Dec 31, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Family foundation that gives to 501(c)(3) charities, mostly for general needs. Most past grants went to Dalton, Georgia, and Chattanooga groups. Apply in writing with proof of nonprofit status by December 31.
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Foundation
Butler Snow Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Davidson County, Shelby County
The Butler Snow Foundation, started by a law firm, gives grants to charities in cities where the firm has offices. Those include Memphis and Nashville. Contact the foundation to ask about its application process; its board picks grantees once a year.
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Foundation
A. O. Smith Foundation (A. O. Smith / Lochinvar) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
- Local program: Cheatham County, Wilson County
The A. O. Smith Foundation gives grants to nonprofits in towns where the company has a plant, including Ashland City and Lebanon. It funds education, arts and culture, and health and human services. Requests are accepted all year by mail or email.
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Corporate
Smurfit Westrock Foundation (Smurfit Westrock) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Davidson County, Gibson County, Hamilton County, Knox County and 5 more counties
This packaging company's foundation funds lasting projects that help people in need near its plants. Focus areas are health and nutrition, education and basic care. Apply through the foundation's online portal.
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Foundation
Journey For Good Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Jan 15, 2027 · 96 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
Grants for U.S. and Canadian charities that fight poverty. It funds hunger and nutrition, job training, education, and help for veterans and their families. Apply online by January 15, May 15 or September 15.
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Local
Vanderbilt University (Community Relations) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Dec 14, 2026 · due Jan 31, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Davidson County
Vanderbilt gives program support, event sponsorships and in-kind help to Davidson County nonprofits working on K-12 and adult education, arts and humanities, social services, and child and youth development. The spring cycle covers events and programs...
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Foundation
Athens Federal Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens August 2027 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- 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
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (The Women's Fund) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due about Jan 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $20K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 36 more counties
Unrestricted operating grants for groups helping women and girls in Middle Tennessee with health, safety, money stability, and growth. Groups 3 years or older may ask up to $20,000; newer groups up to $5,000. Applications open January 1-31.
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Nonprofit
Henry County Helping Hand, Inc. · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Oct 12, 2026 · due Nov 13, 2026
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Henry County
Henry County's yearly radio auction gives its proceeds to local groups. Nonprofits, schools, colleges, local government and fire departments in Henry County can apply online. The window is October 12 to November 13, 2026.
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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 gives cash donations to nonprofits near its rail lines, including Memphis and West Tennessee. It funds homelessness prevention, emergency response, firefighter and police training, and rail safety. Apply online in one of two yearly windows.
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Foundation
Thompson Charitable Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Mar 1, 2027 · due Mar 31, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- 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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Nonprofit
Outride · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Mar 2 – Apr 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $5,000 – $15K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Unrestricted grants of $5,000 to $15,000 support cycling programs for youth or older adults. Rider education, teams and skills camps all qualify. The 2026 round has closed.
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