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Local
City of Chattanooga · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 11, 2026 · 1 day left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Hamilton County
- Only 1 day left to apply
Small grants for projects led by registered Chattanooga neighborhood associations that improve the neighborhood or build a sense of place. The city pays vendors directly for approved purchases, and projects must wrap up by November 20, 2026.
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Utility / co-op
Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corp. (Southwest Members Care) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 31, 2026 · 82 days left
- Award
- Up to $10K
- Local program: Chester County, Crockett County, Fayette County, Hardeman County and 7 more counties
Round-up grants of up to $10,000 a year per organization for community projects in Southwest Tennessee EMC's service area. Individuals can't apply directly, and normal school-budget items aren't funded, though PTOs and open youth groups may qualify.
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Community foundation
South Cumberland Community Fund · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Franklin County, Grundy County, Marion County
Small, non-competitive grants for strengthening an organization's internal systems, such as AmeriCorps host fees, pilot projects, planning, strategic planning, board or website development. Applications are accepted any time and decided case by case; the...
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Federal
AmeriCorps · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 13, 2027 · 95 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 61 past Tennessee awards
A grant from AmeriCorps. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Foundation
Mary G. K. Fox Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Greene County
This foundation gives grants only to charities in Greeneville and Greene County. There is no deadline. Contact the trustee in Knoxville listed on its GrantMe funder page (from its IRS tax return).
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Foundation
The Frist Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Davidson County
Nashville foundation grants that help nonprofits strengthen systems and effectiveness (strategic planning, earned revenue, technology) or invest in buildings, renovation and land. New applicants take an eligibility quiz, then submit a short request...
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Foundation
Unaka Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Greeneville, Tennessee company foundation open to tax-exempt groups. Ask for its application details; there is no deadline. Most gifts are small and many match employee donations to Greene County charities.
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Foundation
Hees Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Aug 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
A small family foundation that now favors small, local and start-up charities. Send a letter request before its fiscal year ends August 31. Recent grants went to small charities in several Tennessee counties.
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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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Federal
AmeriCorps · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 20, 2026 · 10 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- Only 10 days left to apply
- 30 past Tennessee awards
A grant from AmeriCorps. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Foundation
Brown S & S Foundation (Regions Bank, trustee) · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Aug 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Robertson County
A bank-managed trust that gives to charities serving people in Robertson County and nearby communities. Get the application form from the trustee. Send it in before August 1.
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Corporate
Tyson Foods · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 30, 2026 · 20 days left
- Award
- $500 – $5,000
- Local program: Bedford County, Davidson County, Gibson County, Obion County and 1 more counties
Nonprofits near a Tyson Foods plant can get $500 to $5,000. A local Tyson team member must vouch for the request. The next deadline is October 30, 2026. In Tennessee, Tyson has plants in Union City, Shelbyville, Humboldt and Goodlettsville.
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Foundation or nonprofit
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) - Self-Development of People (SDOP) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Grants for community groups of low-income people who own and run their own projects. There are no deadlines, and review can take up to six months. Three letters of recommendation are required.
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Corporate
Terminix · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Terminix takes requests for grants, donations and volunteers all year. It favors programs that build leadership and small business skills or improve life where its staff live. Send the request by email.
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Corporate
Republic Services · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Carter County, Davidson County, Hamilton County, Montgomery County and 5 more counties
Republic Services, a trash and recycling company, supports local nonprofits where it works. It funds neighborhood fix-ups, safety, disaster relief and social services. Start with the online application.
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Corporate
Eastman · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Hawkins County, Sullivan County
The Eastman Foundation funds nonprofits that improve life where Eastman operates, with a focus on jobs, well-being, and the environment. Places of worship, individuals, sports teams, and travel are not funded. Requests go through the online form, which...
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Corporate
First Horizon Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 31, 2026 · 82 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Madison County, Shelby County
The First Horizon Foundation gives grants to nonprofits in Memphis, Shelby County, and Jackson. The application opens October 1, 2026, and closes December 31, 2026. Decisions come in February 2027.
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Local
Metro Nashville Department of Finance · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Davidson County
Nonprofits that extend or enhance a Metro Nashville department's services can propose a partnership year-round through the Metro HUB; approved partnerships are funded through that department's budget request.
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Corporate
Norfolk Southern · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Only near the company's Tennessee sites. Check the program page
This program gives Norfolk Southern materials, not cash, to groups with projects that match the company's focus areas. It is open all year with no deadline. Apply online through the Norfolk Southern grant programs page.
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Utility / co-op
Middle Tennessee Electric (SharingChange) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Cannon County, Rutherford County, Williamson County, Wilson County
Middle Tennessee Electric members' round-up donations fund grants to local charities and community organizations in MTE's service area. Schools and school support groups, government agencies, political causes, and expressly religious organizations are not eligible.
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