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Foundation
Lillian L. Colby Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Feb 1, 2027 · 114 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Hamilton County
Grants for nonprofits in the greater Chattanooga area that help children, adults and families move out of poverty. It funds education, preventive health, hunger and homelessness work. Apply online by February 1 or August 1.
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Foundation
Boyd Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Knox County
Grants for the greater Knoxville area in education, arts and preservation, animal welfare, and mental health. Apply with the online form any time. The foundation does not fund endowments.
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Nonprofit
Delta Gamma Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 1, 2026 · 52 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Delta Gamma Foundation funds programs for people who are blind or have low vision, including veterans with vision loss. Programs must be national in reach, not limited to one town or state. Applications open October 1 and are due December 1.
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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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Federal
National Park Service · Department of the Interior · Open
- Deadline
- Accepts applications through Nov 30, 2030. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice
- Award
- $250K – $3M
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 20 past Tennessee awards
National Park Service expects to make 10 awards of $250,000 to $3 million. Open to state government.
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Federal
National Park Service · Department of the Interior · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 4, 2026 · 25 days left
- Award
- $10K – $50K
- Location limits unclear. Check who can apply
- No match
National Park Service expects to make 26 awards of $10,000 to $50,000. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
Administration for Children and Families - OHS · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Oct 14, 2026 · due about Dec 15, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $1M – $79.7M
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Location limits unclear. Check who can apply
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 98 past Tennessee awards
Administration for Children and Families - OHS expects to make 255 awards of $1 million to $79.7 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Health foundation
Erlanger Health · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Hamilton County
Erlanger funds nonprofits whose work improves health and wellness in the areas it serves. A committee reviews requests every month. Apply at least 60 days before your event.
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Corporate
Trustmark · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Shelby County
Trustmark bank gives funding to groups in its market areas, including Tennessee. Requests must fit arts, community, economic development, education, or health and social services. Apply online any time; answers usually come in 6-8 weeks.
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Local
Sertoma Club of Nashville · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Davidson County
A civic club that grants money to Nashville-area nonprofits year-round through a short online application. The club favors projects where its members can also volunteer.
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Nonprofit
Knoxville Ice Bears Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Knox County
- No match
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
Christian Community Foundation of Memphis (Hope for Memphis Fund) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Sep 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- Local program: Shelby County
Grants to Gospel-centered Christian ministries in the Memphis metro area that serve underserved people and work toward citywide change. The fall 2026 round has closed.
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Corporate
American Water Charitable Foundation (Tennessee American Water) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Feb 2 – Mar 6, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Hamilton County
Competitive grants for charities and schools in American Water service areas, including Tennessee American Water's, for clean water, conservation, environmental education and water-based recreation projects. One grant per organization per year; requests...
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Corporate
Halstead (Halstead Bead, Inc.) · Open
- Deadline
- Due May 1, 2027 · 203 days left
- Award
- Up to $7,500
A yearly cash grant for new jewelry makers who mainly work in silver and are starting a business. The winner gets $7,500 plus supplies and feedback. You answer 15 business questions and send photos of your work.
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Foundation
Robert Lee Weiss Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Jun 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
This Knoxville foundation gives grants to charities. Requests are due by June 30 each year. Ask the foundation for its grant policy before you apply.
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Federal
Administration for Children and Families - ORR · Department of Health and Human Services · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 1, 2027 · 356 days left
- Award
- $1M – $100M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 30 past Tennessee awards
Administration for Children and Families - ORR expects to make 20 awards of $1 million to $100 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
Fish and Wildlife Service · Department of the Interior · Open
- Deadline
- Accepts applications through Mar 7, 2029. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
A grant from Fish and Wildlife Service. Open to individuals or small business.
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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
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- 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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Nonprofit
Speculative Literature Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens May 1, 2027 · due May 31, 2027
- Award
- Up to $1,000
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A $1,000 grant for speculative fiction writers age 50 or older who are early in their careers. Writers decide how to use the money. It is free to apply.
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Federal
Centers for Disease Control - NCBDDD · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 29, 2027 · due about Mar 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 3 past Tennessee awards
Centers for Disease Control - NCBDDD expects to make 20 awards. Anyone can apply.
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