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Nonprofit
Best Friends Animal Society (Binky Foundation) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- $1,000 – $10K
Grants of $1,000 to $10,000 for young animal welfare groups. Your group must be under five years old and a Best Friends Network Partner. A leader must have finished a Best Friends Learning Advancement course.
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Nonprofit
First Responders Children's Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
One-time help for first responder families with children who face a sudden money crisis. The grant pays rent, mortgage, utilities, or child care directly. Applications are reviewed all year.
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Nonprofit
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Free bullet and stab protective vests for police and sheriff K9 dogs. The agency fills out an inquiry form, then a full application. Vests are given first-come, first-served as money allows.
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Nonprofit
Wild Ones Natural Landscapers · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 18, 2026 · 38 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Native plants for schools, nature centers, youth groups, libraries, and community groups to build learning gardens. Most awards are plants shipped to you. A small cash grant up to $500 is possible in some cases.
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Nonprofit
Share Our Strength (No Kid Hungry) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Grants help schools and community groups run child meal programs. Right now the focus is school breakfast and summer meals kids can take home. Start with the online inquiry form.
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Nonprofit
AKC Reunite · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Local emergency management teams can get a trailer stocked to shelter at least 65 pets after a disaster. Local AKC clubs raise part of the cost. AKC Reunite pays the rest.
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Corporate
Tyson Foods · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 30, 2026 · 19 days left
- Award
- $500 – $5,000
- Local program: Bedford County, Davidson County, Gibson County, Obion County and 1 more counties
Nonprofits near a Tyson Foods plant can get $500 to $5,000. A local Tyson team member must vouch for the request. The next deadline is October 30, 2026. In Tennessee, Tyson has plants in Union City, Shelbyville, Humboldt and Goodlettsville.
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Foundation or nonprofit
The Episcopal Church · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 20, 2026 · 9 days left
- Award
- Up to $15K
- In Tennessee
- Only 9 days left to apply
Grants for Episcopal parishes, dioceses, and schools working on nature restoration, regenerative farming, or climate projects. Awards go up to $15,000. Applications close October 20, 2026.
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Foundation or nonprofit
ELCA Southeastern Synod · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 27, 2026 · 47 days left
- Award
- Up to $7,000
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Grants for outreach projects by ELCA Lutheran congregations in the Southeastern Synod, which includes Tennessee. Outreach grants go up to $7,000 with a congregation match. Linn Fund grants up to $5,000 help new and renewing congregations.
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Foundation or nonprofit
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) - Self-Development of People (SDOP) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Grants for community groups of low-income people who own and run their own projects. There are no deadlines, and review can take up to six months. Three letters of recommendation are required.
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Foundation or nonprofit
Presbyterian Women in the PC(USA) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 1, 2026 · 21 days left
- Award
- $5,000 – $50K
One-time grants of $5,000 to $50,000 for new programs that meet human needs. U.S. projects need an endorsement from a local Presbyterian Women group moderator. Applications are due November 1.
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Nonprofit
The NEA Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $5,000
Public school educators who belong to the NEA can get up to $5,000 for a student learning project. Most of the money must go to student materials or experiences. Laptops or tablets alone are not funded.
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Nonprofit
The NEA Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $5,000
NEA member educators can get up to $5,000 for project-based learning about cultures, civic life, and fairness. Support staff such as counselors and aides may also apply.
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Nonprofit
The NEA Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $5,000
NEA member educators can get up to $5,000 for their own training, like summer institutes or conferences. Groups of teachers can use it for study groups or mentoring. Tuition and board certification are not funded.
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Association
American Library Association (Publishing Committee) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 6, 2026 · 26 days left
- Award
- Up to $5,000
Grants up to $5,000 to make reading lists, indexes, web guides, or other guides to library resources. Libraries, groups, and individuals can apply. Proposals are due November 6, 2026.
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Nonprofit
Youth Service America (YSA) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 25, 2026 · 14 days left
- Award
- Up to $2,000
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Grants of $2,000 help start or grow youth councils. Grantees hold a youth leadership summit near MLK Day 2027. A $1,000 match is required.
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Nonprofit
USA Swimming Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 15, 2026 · 35 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Grants help swim lesson programs give free or low-cost lessons to children. Money can also pay for rides to lessons. You must be an approved Swim Lesson Provider before November 15.
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Nonprofit
Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 13, 2026 · 33 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
People with a permanent physical disability can apply for help with sports equipment or sport costs. All ages and skill levels can apply. Awards are announced in March.
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Nonprofit
Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This program helps U.S. military members, veterans and first responders with physical injuries stay active in sports. Applications are taken all year. Decisions usually come within 60 days.
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Federal
SMART · Department of Justice · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 25, 2026 · 45 days left
- Award
- Up to $400K
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 7 past Tennessee awards
SMART expects to make 50 awards of up to $400,000. Open to state government or tribal government.
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