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Utility / co-op
Appalachian Power (AEP; Kingsport Power in Tennessee) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Hawkins County, Sullivan County
Appalachian Power's foundation gives to groups in the counties it serves, including its Tennessee area around Kingsport. It favors food security, disaster relief, emergency services, housing and education. Groups ask for support by email from the giving page.
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Corporate
Unum Group · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Hamilton County
Unum funds nonprofits that help disadvantaged students, improve mental health and other health needs, and respond to disasters. Groups near Unum's home offices, including Chattanooga, get priority. Requests are taken year-round, but contact the local Unum...
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Corporate
Valero Energy · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Shelby County
The Valero Energy Foundation funds 501(c)(3)s that meet basic needs or support health care, education, or first responders near Valero sites like the Memphis Refinery. Apply online at least two months before you need the money. Put all of a year's needs in...
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Corporate
Genentech · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 25, 2026 · 47 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Genentech takes charitable requests from US nonprofits and public bodies for health, patient and science programs nationwide. Requests must be in at least 60 days before the program starts. Community giving favors its California and Oregon sites.
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Corporate
BWX Technologies (BWXT) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 15, 2026 · 67 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Roane County, Unicoi County, Washington County
BWXT funds nonprofits that build tomorrow's workforce and improve life near its sites, including Erwin, Jonesborough, and Oak Ridge. Recognized U.S. charities apply through the online form. Deadlines are December 15, March 31, June 30, and September 30.
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Corporate
Toyota · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Carroll County, Madison County, Shelby County
Toyota gives grants for STEM education, job readiness and local needs near its plants. Nonprofits, public schools and local governments near the Jackson plant (Madison, Shelby and Carroll counties) can apply online. Deadlines are May 1 and October 1 each...
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Local
Women's Fund of Greater Chattanooga · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Apr 30, 2027 · due Jun 18, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Hamilton County
- No match
An annual collective-giving grant, chosen by member vote, for a project that improves the status of women and/or girls in the Chattanooga area (e.g., economic security, health, safety, political participation). Groups without 501(c)(3) status may apply...
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Community foundation
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis (GiVE 365) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Shelby County
The Memphis community foundation's giving circle funds nonprofit projects tied to a yearly theme, with members voting on grantees. Applications open in January and awards come in May.
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Corporate
Ingram Charities · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Davidson County
Ingram Charities, the giving arm of the Ingram family and businesses, funds nonprofits and programs that make Nashville and Middle Tennessee better places to live and work, mainly in the arts, education, and health and human services. Most K-12 schools,...
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Local
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Fayette County, Shelby County
Memphis-based Methodist Le Bonheur takes online requests from nonprofits whose work fits its giving pillars of healthcare, education, sustainability, diversity and humanitarian aid. Requests can be for money or in-kind support, and it aims to answer within 30 days.
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Local
Sumner County Government (Finance Dept. / Charitable Giving Panel) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Oct 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $2,500
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Sumner County
Tax-exempt charities that serve Sumner County residents can request a county charitable appropriation; a Charitable Giving Panel hears presentations and recommends awards to the County Commission. New applicants are capped at a small first-year award and...
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Corporate
GE Appliances (a Haier company) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: McNairy County
GE Appliances takes requests for donated appliances all year through an online portal. Its giving focuses on places where its employees live and work, including its Selmer plant. Cash grants are by invitation only.
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Corporate
Hormel Foods · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Hormel Foods takes online requests for money from U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status. Requests must fit its giving areas: food security, community support, or impact programs like education and the environment. It prefers funding specific projects over...
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Foundation
Allan Jones Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Bradley County
A Cleveland, Tennessee family foundation started by the founder of Check Into Cash. It has no published guidelines or deadlines; inquiries and proposals are sent in writing by mail. Its listed past giving centers on Cleveland and Bradley County causes such...
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Corporate
Atmos Energy · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Bedford County, Blount County, Carter County, Greene County and 8 more counties
Atmos Energy, the natural gas utility for parts of Tennessee, takes donation and sponsorship requests year-round through an online questionnaire. Its giving focuses on child literacy and education, first responders and community heroes, and neighbors in...
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Community foundation
Community Foundation of Rutherford County · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jun 1, 2027 · due Jun 30, 2027
- Award
- Up to $7,500
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Cannon County, Rutherford County
Annual unrestricted grants for program support at direct-service nonprofits headquartered in and serving Rutherford and Cannon counties. Applicants need a current GivingMatters.com profile; organizations under two years old or with budgets under $50,000,...
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Corporate
TN Members 1st Federal Credit Union · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Knox County, Roane County
TN Members 1st Federal Credit Union takes online requests for donations, sponsorships and advertising from local groups. The form asks about your group, its 501(c)(3) status and what you need. It is separate from the yearly Community Giving Grants.
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Local
United Way of Greater Nashville · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens in two years (after 2025-2027 cycle) (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Cheatham County, Davidson County, Dickson County, Hickman County and 5 more counties
Multi-year program funding for health and human services nonprofits serving low-to-moderate income residents in UWGN's nine-county area, focused on education, economic mobility, health and basic needs. Applicants must first pass an Agency Eligibility...
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Apr 13, 2027 · 186 days left
- Award
- $50K – $2M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 177 past Tennessee awards
U.S. National Science Foundation expects to make 19 awards of $50,000 to $2 million.
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