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Federal
Institute of Museum and Library Services · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 13, 2026 · 32 days left
- Award
- $50K – $750K
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 14 past Tennessee awards
Institute of Museum and Library Services expects to make 17 awards of $50,000 to $750,000.
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Federal
National Park Service · Department of the Interior · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 4, 2027 · 84 days left
- Award
- Up to $1.7M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 3 past Tennessee awards
National Park Service expects to make 1 award of up to $1.7 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
Bureau of Justice Assistance · Department of Justice · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 20, 2026 · 39 days left
- Award
- Up to $4M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 3 past Tennessee awards
Bureau of Justice Assistance gives grants of up to $4 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Utility / co-op
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA Economic Development) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
TVA gives InvestPrep grants to help get industrial sites and buildings ready for new jobs. Communities work with a TVA Economic Development area representative to see if a site qualifies. Amounts are not posted; ask TVA.
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Foundation
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Mellon takes short funding inquiries year round for its Humanities in Place program. It funds museums, historic sites and community groups that share overlooked local history and culture. Staff review inquiries and invite the best fits to send a full proposal.
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Foundation
The Wm M & A Cafaro Family Foundation (Cafaro Foundation) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
An Ohio family foundation tied to a shopping mall company. Send a request with your history, tax letter, and the amount and reason. Most grants go to Ohio groups; past Tennessee grants went to Clarksville.
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Foundation
USG Foundation Inc · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The foundation of building-materials maker USG gives to charities, colleges, hospitals and cultural groups. Send a letter about the need, your request and your 501(c)(3) letter. Most grants go to Illinois groups.
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Foundation
Universal Music All Together Now Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The charity arm of record label Universal Music Group gives general operating grants to nonprofits. There is no set form or deadline. Past Tennessee grants went to music, youth and family groups in Memphis and Nashville.
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Federal
Bureau of Justice Assistance · Department of Justice · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 29, 2026 · 17 days left
- Award
- Up to $3.5M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 5 past Tennessee awards
Bureau of Justice Assistance expects to make 140 awards of up to $3.5 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
National Park Service · Department of the Interior · Open
- Deadline
- Accepts applications through Dec 31, 2027. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 32 past Tennessee awards
A grant from National Park Service.
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Local
Town of Jonesborough · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $2,500
- Local program: Washington County
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
The Town of Jonesborough pays back half the cost of fixing the front of downtown historic buildings, up to $2,500. Owners of commercial or mixed-use buildings in the Downtown Historic District can apply. Work must be approved before it starts.
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Local
City of Elizabethton · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 13, 2026 · 1 day left
- Award
- Up to $7,500
- Local program: Carter County
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- Only 1 day left to apply
The City of Elizabethton pays back up to half the cost of outside repairs to downtown buildings, up to $7,500. Property and business owners in the Main Street District can apply. The building must have a street-level shop or service open to the public.
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Local
Town of Smyrna (Smyrna Charity Assistance Fund Board) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Rutherford County
The Town of Smyrna gives money to local charities that serve Smyrna residents all year. Groups can ask for operating or project support. You must send your IRS letter, last Form 990, and a budget.
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Local
City of La Vergne (Finance Department / Board of Mayor and Aldermen) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Mar 15, 2027 · 154 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Rutherford County
The City of La Vergne gives grant money to 501(c)(3) groups. Send a letter saying what the money is for and how much you need. Requests are due by March 15 each year.
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Local
City of Tullahoma (Finance Department / Business Loan Committee) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $500
- Local program: Coffee County, Franklin County
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Tullahoma pays half the cost of a new or updated business sign, up to $500. The business must be in a commercial zone inside city limits. You are paid back after the sign is done.
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Federal
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · Department of Agriculture · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 19, 2026 · 7 days left
- Award
- Up to $3.5M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- Only 7 days left to apply
- 18 past Tennessee awards
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service expects to make 25 awards of up to $3.5 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Foundation
Timothy 6:17 Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A small family foundation based in Brentwood, Tennessee. Send a letter that describes your group's charitable need. Recent grants went to Nashville health, veteran and food groups.
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Corporate
The Fresh Market · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Carter County, Hamilton County, Knox County, Loudon County and 4 more counties
The Fresh Market donates gift cards, food trays, gift baskets and other store items to local nonprofits for fundraisers and events. Bring a written request on letterhead with your tax ID to your local store at least four weeks ahead.
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Corporate
Twice Daily (Tri Star Energy) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Maury County, Sumner County, Williamson County
Twice Daily, a Tennessee convenience store chain, partners with local nonprofits near its stores. Send the Partner With Us form on its community page and pick the nearest store.
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Utility / co-op
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $5,000
TVA gives up to $5,000 for litter cleanups and environmental education events in its service area, which covers most of Tennessee. Nonprofits, public schools and local governments can apply all year. Apply at least one month before the event.
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