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Private
KABOOM! · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- 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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Private
NFL Foundation / LISC · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 15, 2027 · 99 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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Private
MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Grants for youth baseball and softball: field construction and renovation, lighting, programs, equipment, and education initiatives. Priority for underserved youth, girls, and minorities age 20 and under.
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Private
Catholic Extension Society · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
Catholic Extension funds parishes and ministries in approved mission dioceses, which include Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville. Support covers church buildings, leaders, youth faith formation, and outreach. Talk with your diocesan contact before requesting funds.
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Private
Youth Service America (YSA) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 25, 2026 · 17 days left
- Award
- $1,000 – $10K
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ! 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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Private
Youth Service America (YSA) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 25, 2026 · 17 days left
- Award
- Up to $2,000
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ! 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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Private
USA Swimming Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 15, 2026 · 38 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
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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Private
USA Lacrosse · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
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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Private
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) with Nike · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 23, 2026 · 15 days left
- Award
- Up to $20K
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Ten park agencies get $20,000 to help more girls play sports and train women coaches. Winners join a learning group led by NRPA. Applications are due October 23, 2026.
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Private
NRPA with MLS GO and RCX Sports Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 31, 2026 · 84 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
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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Private
NHL Players' Association (NHLPA Goals & Dreams) · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
NHL players donate brand new hockey gear to programs that help kids play. The first step is to register your program online. Grants are equipment, not cash.
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Private
Outride · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 29, 2027 · 113 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
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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Private
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) with Nike · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 23, 2026 · 15 days left
- Award
- Up to $5,000
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
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
Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 36 more counties
Year-round grants for Middle Tennessee nonprofits working with young people or the environment. The first step is contacting Maddox staff. Requests are reviewed monthly.
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Local
Knoxville Ice Bears Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Knox County
- ✓ No match required
The Ice Bears Foundation takes donation requests from Knoxville-area groups. It supports young athletes, education access and stronger communities. Apply any time with the online form.
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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opening date not announced
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Johnson County
Funds travel and leadership chances for middle and high school youth in Johnson County. Requests go through the Johnson County Community Foundation grant cycle. That cycle runs in 2027, with details due by January 31, 2027.
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Corporate
Simmons First Foundation (Simmons Bank) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opening date not announced
- Award
- $2,500 – $50K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Only near the company's Tennessee locations — check the program page
Grants for K-12 youth programs in counties with a Simmons Bank office, including in Tennessee. The 2027 cycle funds special education programs and youth substance abuse or violence prevention. You first send a short letter of intent.
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Private
The Skatepark Project · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opening date not announced
- Award
- Up to $25K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Grants of up to $25,000 for free, public, concrete skateparks in underserved communities. Requires community involvement, a preliminary design, and at least 30% of funds raised locally.
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Private
USA Lacrosse · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opening date not announced
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
USA Lacrosse gives PE kits so schools can teach lacrosse in gym class. It helps students try the sport for the first time. The next application opens in June 2027.
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Private
USA Lacrosse · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opening date not announced
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
These grants help nonprofits bring lacrosse to underserved communities or start adaptive lacrosse. Support can be money or equipment. The next application opens in June 2027.
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