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Foundation
Clayton Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Knoxville family foundation that takes applications all year and usually answers within 90 days. Charities and government agencies can apply. Past grants went mostly to Knoxville museums, schools and arts groups.
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The Ayers Foundation Trust · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
- Local program: Davidson County, Decatur County, Henderson County, Lawrence County and 2 more counties
A Parsons-based foundation focused on rural Tennessee education, conservation and social welfare. Its tax return says applications are taken at any time. Gifts go mainly to groups in six named Tennessee counties.
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Foundation
The Tucker Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Mar 31, 2027 · 172 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Bradley County, Hamilton County, Marion County, Polk County and 1 more counties
An Ooltewah-based private foundation that funds 501(c)(3) organizations in the Chattanooga/Hamilton County and Cleveland/Bradley County metro areas (plus two Wyoming counties). Interests are education (mainly scholarships, special capital projects and...
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The Dickson Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
The Dickson Foundation is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and says it mostly gives locally. It has no deadlines and does not give to individuals. Its past Tennessee grants went to private schools, Vanderbilt and St. Jude.
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Foundation
Betsy Ross Foundation Inc (Paris, TN) · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
A small Paris, Tennessee foundation that gives to charities and schools. Ask in writing or by phone; there is no deadline. Most past grants went to Henry County and West Tennessee groups.
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Barzinji Family Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
A family foundation in Herndon, Virginia that takes letter requests from charities. Your letter should explain the need the money would meet. Recent Tennessee grants went to Muslim community, school and service groups around Nashville.
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Foundation
Cheryl L. Vaughn Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
Small family foundation in Dayton, Tennessee, with no stated limits on place or field. Most past grants went to groups in Rhea County and East Tennessee. Mail a summary of two pages or less any time.
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Myron Lewis Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
Small Memphis-area family foundation with no stated limits on place or field. All recent grants went to Memphis and Germantown groups for operating costs. Send a letter stating your request any time.
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Nonprofit
The Pilcrow Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Apr 1, 2027 · 173 days left
- Award
- Up to $1,200
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Small rural public libraries can get up to $1,200 in new hardcover children's books. The library raises $200 to $400 from a local sponsor, and the foundation matches it 2-to-1. Deadlines are April 1 and October 1 each year.
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Foundation
Toby S. Wilt Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
A Nashville family foundation managed by a trust company. Send a letter that explains your group's status. There is no deadline; past grants mostly went to Nashville-area groups.
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George R. Johnson Family Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
- Local program: Bradley County, Hamilton County, Loudon County, McMinn County and 6 more counties
Cleveland-based family foundation that gives to charities mainly in ten Southeast Tennessee counties and five North Georgia counties. Send a letter of two pages or less about the project. There is no deadline.
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Williams Family Charitable Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
A small Nashville family foundation that lists no deadlines and no limits on who can apply. Its past grants mostly went to Nashville groups, such as a university and a hospital foundation. Contact the foundation by phone to ask about a request.
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Corporate
Dollar General Literacy Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $10K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Adult Literacy grants (up to $10,000). Applicants must be located in a state where Dollar General operates and have an address within 15 miles of a Dollar General store. The next application cycle is expected to open in...
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Corporate
Dollar General Literacy Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $3,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Summer Reading grants (up to $3,000). Applicants must be located in a state where Dollar General operates and have an address within 15 miles of a Dollar General store. The next application cycle is expected to open in...
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Corporate
Dollar General Literacy Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $10K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Family Literacy grants (up to $10,000). Applicants must be located in a state where Dollar General operates and have an address within 15 miles of a Dollar General store. The next application cycle is expected to open in...
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Corporate
Dollar General Literacy Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens spring 2027 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Up to $5,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Youth Literacy grants (up to $5,000) help schools, libraries and nonprofits support K-12 students reading below grade level. Applicants must be in a Dollar General state and within 15 miles of a Dollar General store. The...
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Foundation
Grace Foundation of Memphis · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
A Memphis family foundation that lists a contact person for grant requests on its tax return. It posts no deadlines or limits. Past grants went mostly to Memphis-area health, school and service groups.
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Foundation
Ezell Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
A Nashville family foundation that lists a contact for grant requests on its tax return. It states no deadlines and no limits. Past grants went mostly to Nashville-area charities and colleges.
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Purity Foundation · Open
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- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
A Nashville family foundation that lists a contact for grant requests on its tax return. It states no deadlines and no limits. Past grants went mostly to Nashville-area charities.
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Foundation
Arthur N. Rupe Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
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- Amount not specified
This foundation takes letters of inquiry year-round through its online portal. It funds family caregiver support, public debate projects, and policy research. If your idea fits, staff may invite a full proposal.
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