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Nonprofit
SPJ Foundation (Society of Professional Journalists) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jun 1 – Aug 13, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
Grants for projects that protect press freedom and the public's right to know. Priority goes to media literacy, public trust in news and helping journalists stand up for their work. Applications are taken once a year.
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Tennessee state
Appalachian Regional Commission · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about May 5 – Jul 8, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $2.5M
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 48 more counties
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Competitive ARC grants for projects that diversify the economies of coal-affected Appalachian communities, such as workforce training, entrepreneurship, infrastructure and industry development. A letter of intent is required before the full application....
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Nonprofit
Legal Services Corporation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Feb 23 – Jun 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
LSC funds technology projects that help low-income people get legal help. Only current LSC basic field grantees can apply. Tennessee has three such legal aid groups.
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Federal
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA · Department of Homeland Security · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jul 17 – Aug 7, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $1M – $10M
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 1 past Tennessee award
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA expects to make 10 awards of $1 million to $10 million. Open to state government or tribal government.
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Tennessee state
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service – Tennessee · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Bledsoe County, Cumberland County, Hamilton County, Marion County and 2 more counties
A partner-led Regional Conservation Partnership Program project offering conservation funding to producers who operate land in the Cumberland Plateau and Sequatchie Valley focus area, aimed at water quality, aquatic habitat and erosion. Applications...
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Federal
Fish and Wildlife Service · Department of the Interior · Open
- Deadline
- Due Apr 30, 2027 · 203 days left
- Award
- Up to $1M
Fish and Wildlife Service expects to make 100 awards of up to $1 million. Anyone can apply.
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Nonprofit
Performing Arts League (PAL) of Chattanooga · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Feb 19, 2027 · 133 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Hamilton County
- No match
The Performing Arts League gives yearly project grants to Hamilton County nonprofits that train young people in dance, theater, or instrumental and vocal music. Typical grants are $1,000 to $2,500, and each group can win one grant a year.
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Local
Robertson County Economic Development Board (Experience Robertson County) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Mar 16 – Apr 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $15K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Robertson County
Robertson County pays for building or equipment projects that draw more visitors. Towns and nonprofits that own or lease the site can ask for up to $15,000. This is a one-time grant for each project.
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Federal
Bureau of Land Management · Department of the Interior · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jul 27 – Aug 28, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $50K – $1M
Should we apply? · Get ready
Bureau of Land Management expects to make 10 awards of $50,000 to $1 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Foundation
Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $25K
The Macy Foundation gives small grants for projects that improve how doctors, nurses and other health workers are trained. Grants are up to $25,000 for one year or less. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Local
United Methodist Appalachian Ministry Network (via Holston Conference) · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Jan 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $1,500
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 29 more counties
Small grants for church-related projects that fight hunger and poverty in Appalachia. Up to $1,500 for new projects or $500 for food pantry food purchases. Holston Conference deadlines are July 15 and January 15.
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Nonprofit
Pop Culture Collaborative · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- $20K – $200K
This fund backs pop culture projects like TV, film, games and fan communities that reach over a million people. Anyone can send a short idea through its portal. Staff invite full proposals only for ideas that fit.
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Foundation
Thackston Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 37 more counties
A Nashville-area family foundation for projects tied to Middle Tennessee, with a preference for Wilson County. It favors religious and educational themes. Requests are open, with no deadline.
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Nonprofit
Youth Service America (YSA) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 25, 2026 · 16 days left
- Award
- $1,000 – $10K
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Grants help groups run youth-led service projects around MLK Day in January 2027. Each $1,000 must engage at least 100 youth volunteers. You must match the grant with cash or in-kind support.
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Foundation or nonprofit
U.S. Soccer Foundation and Musco Sports Lighting · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 31, 2026 · 83 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Funding for Musco sports lighting projects, including the Mini-Pitch System and soccer field lighting of all sizes. Applicants first obtain a Musco budget estimate, then apply; reviews occur at quarterly deadlines.
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Federal
Institute of Museum and Library Services · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 13, 2026 · 35 days left
- Award
- $75K – $1M
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 8 past Tennessee awards
Institute of Museum and Library Services expects to make 35 awards of $75,000 to $1 million.
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Foundation
The Valentine Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Knox County
Grants for Knox County capital projects, historic preservation, arts, education and wellness. Applications open each September 1 and awards are announced in December. Apply with the online form or email the application document.
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Federal
Institute of Museum and Library Services · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 13, 2026 · 35 days left
- Award
- $25K – $1M
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 14 past Tennessee awards
Institute of Museum and Library Services expects to make 45 awards of $25,000 to $1 million.
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Corporate
Nike, Inc. (Nike Community Impact Fund, administered by Charities Aid Foundation of America) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Shelby County
- No match
Nike funds sports and physical activity projects for kids in the Memphis area. Projects that keep girls active get special focus. Decisions come about 30 days after you apply.
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Foundation
Christenberry-Anderson-Loomis Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Nashville family foundation that funds charity projects in education, health and the arts. There is no deadline; explain why you need the money. Recent grants went to groups in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and other states.
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