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Nonprofit
Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Nov 3, 2026 – Feb 24, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $10K – $60K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Groups that hold rare audio or video recordings can get money to digitize them. Requests run from $10,000 to $60,000. The work must be done by an outside lab.
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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Aug 17 – Sep 18, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $25K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Campbell County, Carter County and 21 more counties
Grants up to $25,000 for collaborative projects that strengthen how organizations work together across ETF's 25-county region. The 2026 application closed in September and awards come in December.
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Local
United Way of Greater Chattanooga · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 12 – Feb 27, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $50K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Hamilton County
One-time grants for nonprofits providing urgent basic needs such as food, shelter, healthcare and transportation, prioritizing frequent 211 referral partners. Part of United Way's annual competitive community investment cycle with an LOI and full application.
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Foundation
Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jul 1 – Aug 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $10K – $25K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Shelby County
One-time grants of $10,000 to $25,000 for new or growing projects that fight poverty in Memphis. The last window ran July 1 to August 1. Contact the foundation before applying.
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Foundation or nonprofit
National Trust for Historic Preservation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Mar 2, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $2,500 – $15K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Annual grants for preservation, restoration and interpretation of historic interiors. Individuals and for-profits eligible only for National Historic Landmark projects. Winners must hold a paid National Trust Forum or Main Street membership before funds...
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Foundation or nonprofit
National Trust for Historic Preservation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 13 – Feb 6, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $50K – $150K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Grants for historic places at least 50 years old significant to Black cultural heritage, for capital, planning, programming and organizational capacity. Applicants must own the site or have owner permission. Winners must hold a paid National Trust Forum or...
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Foundation or nonprofit
Appalachian Trail Conservancy · 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
Competitive grants for land protection, conservation planning, capacity building and community resilience across the Appalachian Trail landscape in its 14 states, including Tennessee.
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Corporate
Food City (K-VA-T Food Stores) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Apr 30, 2027 · 200 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Bradley County, Campbell County and 25 more counties
Food City splits a pool of money among registered schools based on points earned when customers shop with a ValuCard linked to that school. Schools must register each year, and the money goes to classroom supplies and equipment. The 2026-27 challenge runs...
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Foundation
Asbury-Warren Foundation (Truist, trustee) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Jul 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $5,000 – $15K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 48 more counties
- No match
A small trust that mostly funds educational groups in Appalachia, along with some religious groups. Its suggested recipients include two Tennessee charities. Average grants are $5,000 to $15,000. The foundation doesn't define Appalachia; GrantMe uses the...
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Nonprofit
AKC Humane Fund · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
Grants for nonprofits that help low-income pet owners pay for needed vet care. The goal is to keep pets in their homes. Groups must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
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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
Grace Foundation of Memphis · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- 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
- Award
- 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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Foundation
Purity Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- 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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Health foundation
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 9, 2026 · 28 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
CareQuest Institute funds work that makes dental care fairer and easier to reach. It supports oral health policy, dental and medical care working together, and emergency relief. Groups first send a short concept of up to 500 words.
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Corporate
Novo Nordisk (U.S.) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Novo Nordisk takes online requests for community and patient health education, health care improvement projects and charitable gifts. Its focus is chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity. Groups register in its grants system to apply.
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Foundation
Crews Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Shelby County
A Germantown family foundation that gives to groups in the Memphis area. It funds education, fighting poverty, social services and community projects. The board reviews grant requests four times a year.
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Foundation
Citizens Bank Tri-Cities Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A bank-linked foundation in Elizabethton that gives to charities and schools. Send your group's name and how the gift helps the community; there is no deadline. Past grants went mostly to Carter County and Tri-Cities groups.
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Foundation
Rucker-Donnell Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Murfreesboro family foundation that gives to charities. Send a written request that explains what you need and how the money will be used; there is no form or deadline. Many past grants went to Rutherford County groups.
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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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