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Association
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC, American Library Association) with Candlewick Press · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 18, 2026 · 68 days left
- Award
- Up to $3,000
A $3,000 grant for a library outreach project for underserved children from birth to age 14. The project can be new or an expansion of current work. Reports are due in June and September.
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Federal
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention · Department of Justice · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 16, 2026 · 36 days left
- Award
- Up to $815K
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 4 past Tennessee awards
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention expects to make 9 awards of up to $815,000. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Foundation
W.K. Kellogg Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The Kellogg Foundation takes letters of inquiry any time for work that helps children, families and communities thrive. Areas include early learning, family health, good food and job pathways. It funds across the U.S., not just in its focus states.
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Foundation
Nora Roberts Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 30, 2026 · 50 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Small grants with literacy as the top priority, plus arts, children, social justice and environment. Groups near the foundation in Maryland get priority, but U.S. groups anywhere may apply. Average awards are $3,000 for groups outside its home area.
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Federal
Health Resources and Services Administration · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Dec 4, 2026 · due about Feb 2, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $200K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 8 past Tennessee awards
Health Resources and Services Administration expects to make 20 awards of up to $200,000. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
Veterans Employment and Training Service · Department of Labor · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 29, 2027 · due about Mar 17, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $150K – $500K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 1 past Tennessee award
Veterans Employment and Training Service expects to make 31 awards of $150,000 to $500,000. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Foundation
Robert Todd Carter Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This small foundation in Beaver, Pennsylvania gives grants to charities. Its tax return lists a contact and no deadlines or limits. Past Tennessee grants went mostly to West Tennessee groups, like a child abuse prevention center.
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Foundation or nonprofit
KABOOM! · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Davidson County
KABOOM! and a funding partner help a community plan and build a playground, nature area, multi-sport court, or adventure course. Applications are accepted only in listed metro areas; Tennessee (Nashville) is currently listed.
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Nonprofit
Youth Service America (YSA) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 25, 2026 · 14 days left
- Award
- $1,000 – $10K
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Grants help groups run youth-led service projects around MLK Day in January 2027. Each $1,000 must engage at least 100 youth volunteers. You must match the grant with cash or in-kind support.
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Association
USA Lacrosse · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Advancement Grants help lacrosse programs grow, add teams and serve more players. Both member and qualifying non-member programs can apply. Grants are given on a rolling basis.
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Association
NRPA with MLS GO and RCX Sports Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 31, 2026 · 81 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
This fund helps park agencies run affordable MLS GO youth soccer leagues. Money can pay for player scholarships, uniforms and start-up gear. Applications are due December 31, 2026.
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Nonprofit
Outride · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 29, 2027 · 110 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Middle schools can get a fleet of bikes, helmets, lessons and training to start a cycling program. There is no cash award. Apply by January 29, 2027.
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Association
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) with Nike · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 23, 2026 · 12 days left
- Award
- Up to $5,000
- In Tennessee
- No match
- Only 12 days left to apply
Five park agencies get $5,000 to host a girls' sports event in February 2027. Events must reach at least 25 girls. Applications are due October 23, 2026.
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Foundation
The Danner Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This Nashville family foundation gives grants to charities. It lists no deadline and no restrictions. Contact the foundation at the address on its GrantMe funder page (from its IRS tax return).
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Foundation
Crichton Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Columbia, Tennessee family foundation with no form, deadline or place limit. Tell them about your group and exactly what the grant is for. Most 2025 grants went to Nashville, Columbia and Chattanooga groups.
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Foundation
John Dustin Buckman Charitable Trust · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Memphis bank-managed trust; half of its income is meant for needy causes that help children. Send a short statement of your purpose and how you will use the money; there is no deadline. All recent grants went to Memphis groups.
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Foundation
Cal Turner Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Nashville family foundation that uses its own application form, with no deadline. About 85% of past dollars went to Middle Tennessee groups, mostly in Nashville and Franklin. It does not fund individuals, government agencies, dinners or telethons.
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Foundation
Formanek Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Memphis family foundation that gives to 501(c)(3) charities. There is no deadline; contact the foundation by email to ask. Recent grants mostly went to Memphis charities.
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Corporate
Costco Wholesale · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Only near the company's Tennessee sites. Check the program page
Costco gives money to 501(c)(3) nonprofits that help children, education, or health and human services where Costco does business. Local groups use warehouse donations; larger groups use grant applications. Requests are taken all year, one per fiscal year...
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Foundation or nonprofit
NFL Foundation / LISC · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 15, 2027 · 96 days left
- Award
- Up to $250K
- Local program: Cannon County, Cheatham County, Davidson County, Dickson County and 15 more counties
Capital grants to build or renovate community, middle school, and high school football fields in low-to-moderate income areas. General field support up to $50,000; matching field surface grants up to $250,000.
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