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Federal
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA · Department of Homeland Security · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jul 13 – Aug 14, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $1M
Should we apply? · Get ready
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA expects to make 6 awards of up to $1 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Foundation
M. Straton Foster Charitable Foundation (Truxton Trust, trustee) · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Apr 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
A charitable trust managed by Truxton Trust in Nashville. Requests must reach the trustee before April 30 each year. Past grants went mostly to Nashville-area schools, colleges and charities.
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Foundation
Wolftever Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This family foundation on Signal Mountain gives grants to charities. Its tax return lists a contact and no deadlines or limits. Past grants went to Signal Mountain groups, like a school fund and an emergency services group.
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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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Foundation
Clarke Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A small Bristol-area family foundation that gives only to 501(c)(3) charities. It has no form or deadline, so contact it to ask. Past grants mostly went to Bristol-area groups.
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Foundation
Hart Charitable Trust · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A small Chattanooga trust that gives only to approved 501(c)(3) charities. It lists no deadlines. Past gifts went to Chattanooga-area groups like a speech and hearing center.
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Foundation
Prometheus Charitable Trust · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Houston family trust that gives to charities. Send a written request with your 501(c)(3) letter and proof of current IRS status. Most grants go to Texas groups, with several Nashville music and education groups.
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Nonprofit
PetSmart Charities · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Sep 8 – Oct 2, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
Grants help shelters and rescues grow pet adoptions held in PetSmart stores. Only PetSmart Charities Adoption Partners can apply. Groups can sign up to become a partner any time.
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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
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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Nonprofit
Throw Away Dogs Project · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This nonprofit trains rescue dogs as police K9s and donates them to law enforcement departments across the U.S. The chief or sheriff must sign the application. The department must have budget approval to care for the dog before applying.
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Foundation
McCauley Lindsay Charities of Tennessee · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This Nashville foundation gives grants only to 501(c)(3) charities. No deadline is listed. Contact the foundation at the address on its GrantMe funder page (from its IRS tax return).
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Foundation
Homer Skelton Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A foundation tied to Olive Branch, Mississippi that gives to charities by written request. There is no deadline and no stated limit. Past grants went mostly to Memphis-area and DeSoto County, Mississippi groups.
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Foundation
Doochin Family Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Family foundation that reviews written requests as they arrive and lists no area limits. Most past grants were small gifts to Nashville charities and schools. Explain exactly how the money will be used.
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Foundation
Wayne G Basler Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Sep 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
This Kingsport foundation gives general operating grants to 501(c)(3) charities. Send a written application that describes your group and proves its charity status. The yearly deadline is September 30.
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Foundation
Lebovitz Family Charitable Trust · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Chattanooga family trust that gives to charities. Send a letter that explains why you need the money. Recent grants went mostly to Chattanooga and Atlanta groups, many of them Jewish community groups.
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Foundation
Glen and Dorothy Stillwell Charitable Trust · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Cheatham County, Davidson County, Williamson County
Grants for charities that help people in need, such as people with disabilities, addiction, abuse or other hardships. In Tennessee, groups must be based in and serve Davidson, Williamson or Cheatham County. Send a letter any time.
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Foundation
Weldon F. Osborne Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Nov 1, 2026 · due Jan 31, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Hamilton County
Grants for charities and religious groups in greater Chattanooga. Start with an online letter of inquiry. Trustees review requests three times a year.
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Nonprofit
Variety - The Children's Charity of Eastern Tennessee · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due Mar 1, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Bradley County, Campbell County and 27 more counties
Variety gives yearly grants to East Tennessee charities that serve children in need, including children with disabilities. The 2027 application opens January 1 and is due March 1, 2027. Winners hear back in June.
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Foundation
Speedway Children's Charities - Nashville Chapter · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Jun 26, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 37 more counties
Nashville Superspeedway's children's charity chapter makes one-time grants to Middle Tennessee nonprofits whose primary focus is children, with priority for homeless, foster and orphaned children and trafficking victims. Two-round application; capital...
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