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Foundation
Elsie P. and Lucius B. McCowan Private Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This private foundation in Elma, New York gives grants to charities. Requests must be in writing, with no deadline or limits listed. Past Tennessee grants went to Memphis-area groups like St. Jude and Ducks Unlimited.
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Corporate
Patterson Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 16, 2026 · 5 days left
- Award
- Up to $35K
- In Tennessee
- Only 5 days left to apply
The Patterson Foundation helps nonprofits give dental care to people in need. It funds clinic building projects, hygienist and dental assistant pay, and program costs. Groups staffed mostly by dental volunteers get priority.
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Corporate
Patterson Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 16, 2026 · 5 days left
- Award
- Up to $35K
- In Tennessee
- Only 5 days left to apply
The Patterson Foundation funds groups that breed, raise and place service dogs for veterans and people with disabilities. Grants can cover building projects, client-facing trainer pay, and programs. Groups must be members or candidates of ADI or IGDF.
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Foundation
Kaye Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This family foundation in Naples, Florida gives grants to charities. Send a letter of request; no deadlines or limits are listed. Past Tennessee grants went to Nashville and Memphis groups.
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Foundation
Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $25K
The Macy Foundation gives small grants for projects that improve how doctors, nurses and other health workers are trained. Grants are up to $25,000 for one year or less. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Nonprofit
State Justice Institute · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 1, 2026 · 21 days left
- Award
- Up to $300K
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
The State Justice Institute funds projects that improve how state and local courts work. Courts and national court support groups can apply. Every grant needs a cash match at least equal to the award.
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Foundation
Cartledge Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This family foundation in Roanoke, Virginia gives grants to charities. Send a short memo of need and your financial statement; there is no deadline. Past Tennessee grants went to animal shelters in Kingsport, Blountville and Johnson City.
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Corporate
The Union Home Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Nov 15, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- From $1,000
The charity arm of Union Home Mortgage gives grants to nonprofits across the U.S. for money-skills classes and housing. Grants start at $1,000 and usually last one year. Apply online by Feb. 15, May 15, Aug. 15 or Nov. 15.
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Foundation
The Anna Sue and Bob Shaw Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Dalton, Georgia family foundation that gives to charitable groups. Requests are taken year round by mail or phone; no form is required. Recent grants went mostly to Dalton, Atlanta and Chattanooga groups.
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Foundation
The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 10, 2026 · 30 days left
- Award
- Up to $20K
This foundation gives small grants where a little money can make a big difference. Any US nonprofit can apply, for programs or general operations. Requests are capped at $20,000 or one-quarter of yearly income.
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Foundation
Harry Chapin Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $10K
This foundation funds small groups that help people become self-sufficient. It supports arts-in-education, community education, and farm or environment programs. Most grants are a few thousand dollars, up to $10,000.
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Corporate
PNC · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Bledsoe County, Bradley County, Carter County, Cheatham County and 15 more counties
The PNC Foundation funds nonprofits, with a focus on early childhood education for ages 0 to 5 and economic development. Groups in listed Tennessee counties take an online eligibility quiz first. Then they contact PNC's Nashville regional office.
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Local
The University of Tennessee Medical Center · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Knox County
UT Medical Center in Knoxville funds nonprofits in the greater Knoxville area whose work fits its mission. Requests are made online and reviewed quarterly; larger requests may need extra justification and recipients of more than $1,000 file annual progress reports.
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Association
American Library Association (with Cummins Inc.) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 28, 2026 · 17 days left
- Award
- Up to $5,000
Twenty-five U.S. public libraries receive a $5,000 programming stipend, four STEM kits, and training for 12 months of early-childhood STEM programs.
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Foundation
The Lawrence Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 20 days left
- Award
- $5,000 – $10K
A family foundation that gives program and general operating grants anywhere in the US. It funds environment and human services work, plus some disaster relief. Most grants are $5,000 to $10,000.
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Foundation
Conagra Brands Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The Conagra Brands Foundation funds U.S. nonprofits that fight hunger in their community. It also funds programs that teach people business skills for jobs in the food system. You start with a short online letter of intent, and staff invite the best fits...
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Corporate
The J.M. Smucker Co. · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Shelby County
Smucker takes donation requests from 501(c)(3) nonprofits located near its offices or plants, including its Memphis plant. Requests must fit its purpose and giving pillars. Send your request 60 to 90 days before you need the money.
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Foundation
Arthur N. Rupe Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This foundation takes letters of inquiry year-round through its online portal. It funds family caregiver support, public debate projects, and policy research. If your idea fits, staff may invite a full proposal.
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Nonprofit
Pop Culture Collaborative · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- $20K – $200K
This fund backs pop culture projects like TV, film, games and fan communities that reach over a million people. Anyone can send a short idea through its portal. Staff invite full proposals only for ideas that fit.
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Health foundation
Peterson Center on Healthcare · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This foundation works to lower U.S. health care costs while keeping quality high. It rarely funds unsolicited ideas, but nonprofits may email a letter of inquiry. Groups need two years of history and a budget of at least $1 million.
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