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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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Foundation
Sparkplug Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 1, 2026 · 23 days left
- Award
- $1,000 – $20K
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
One-year grants for new groups and new projects in education, community organizing and music. It favors small, community-led work that has trouble getting other funding. Budgets must be under $1 million.
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Foundation
Maddie's Fund (The Duffield Family Foundation) · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Maddie's Fund gives up to $10,000 in grants each month to dog and cat groups that watch its weekly Zoom call. Watch live or later, then fill out a short form on the free Maddie's Pet Forum. Your group must be a U.S. charity or government animal agency.
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Private
United Spay Alliance with the Summerlee Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens once funding details are confirmed (no exact date yet)
- Award
- $4,000 – $8,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
This program helps groups build lasting community cat (TNR) programs. Staff take a certification course, plan a project and join a learning cohort. Awards are usually $4,000 to $8,000 after certification.
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Foundation
Harry Chapin Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $10K
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
This foundation funds small groups that help people become self-sufficient. It supports arts-in-education, community education, and farm or environment programs. Most grants are a few thousand dollars, up to $10,000.
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Foundation
Eisen-Wald Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Nashville family foundation that takes written requests at any time and lists no limits. Most past grants were general gifts to Nashville groups, including Jewish community groups and Vanderbilt programs.
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Foundation
The Darryl Worley Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Decatur County, Hardin County, Lawrence County, McNairy County and 1 more counties
People in a crisis can ask for one-time help with housing, utilities, medical costs or gas. The foundation pays a third party, such as a landlord or agency, not the person. Applicants give income, expenses and a reference from a minister, doctor or...
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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
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) is a coordinating program for earthquake monitoring, research, implementation, education, and outreach activities developed and conducted by these four agencies:
• Federal Emergency Management...
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Community foundation
Community Foundation of Rutherford County · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jun 1, 2027 · due Jun 30, 2027
- Award
- Up to $7,500
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Cannon County, Rutherford County
Annual unrestricted grants for program support at direct-service nonprofits headquartered in and serving Rutherford and Cannon counties. Applicants need a current GivingMatters.com profile; organizations under two years old or with budgets under $50,000,...
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Community foundation
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due about Jan 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $15K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 36 more counties
A set of focused CFMT funds - animal welfare, performing arts, visual arts, and youth team activities - that open each January. Caps are $15,000 for animal welfare and each arts fund and $5,000 for the Sports Fund; 501(c)(3)s and government entities may apply.
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Community foundation
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Sep 8 – Oct 7, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Shelby County
Grants for smaller Mid-South nonprofits (annual budget under $1 million) responding to rising community needs. About $500,000 is available for 2027, with typical awards of $20,000-$25,000.
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Foundation
Park Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Grants for nonprofit, public-interest media of national importance in the U.S. Topics include investigative reporting, media policy, public TV and radio, and documentaries. New groups start with a letter of inquiry.
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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens details by January 31, 2027 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- ! Local program: Campbell County
Grants for projects that solve community challenges in Campbell County. Next-cycle information is due by January 31, 2027.
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Foundation
Thompson Charitable Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Mar 1, 2027 · due Mar 31, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Knox County, Scott County
Funds nonprofits in Anderson, Blount, Knox and Scott counties for projects, matching funds and buildings. First send a short letter of inquiry online in March. Invited groups then apply in April, with decisions in late July.
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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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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jul 1 – Jul 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $7,500
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Monroe County
Two-year grants of $5,000-$7,500 for Monroe County well-being; next awards in 2028.
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Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $300K
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
DRK backs early-stage groups tackling urgent social or environmental problems. Picks get up to $300,000 over three years, plus hands-on support. Groups should be two to five years old and past a pilot.
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Private
Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
Supports power-building work for racial equity and economic justice across 11 Southern states including Tennessee. Groups submit an Organizational Summary anytime; full proposals are by invitation only.
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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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Utility / co-op
Tri-State EMC Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $10K
- ! Local program: Polk County
Tri-State EMC members' round-up donations fund grants for charitable needs in the co-op's three counties, including Polk County, Tennessee. Awards are generally capped at $10,000 a year per organization.
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