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Corporate
American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Jul 17, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $100
Should we apply? · Get ready
Christina Sue Lilja Resource Grants give teachers a $100 credit to buy farm learning materials from the Ag Foundation store. In 2026, 100 educators were picked, at random if needed. 2026 applications closed July 17; check back in 2027.
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Foundation
The Amaturo Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This family foundation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida takes requests at any time. It favors Catholic charities but considers all qualified charities. Past Tennessee grants went to St. Jude, a summer camp, and a university.
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Foundation
The Danner Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This Nashville family foundation gives grants to charities. It lists no deadline and no restrictions. Contact the foundation at the address on its GrantMe funder page (from its IRS tax return).
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Foundation
The Rich Foundation (c/o Truxton Trust) · Open
- Deadline
- Due about May 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Nashville foundation run through Truxton Trust that takes mailed requests due May 31 each year. It lists no area limits. Most past grants were small gifts to Nashville arts, history and health groups.
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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
Robert W. and Elise B. Lykins Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Louisville family foundation with no stated limits on where it gives. Half of its past grants went to Nashville groups such as parks, public media and the library. There is no form or deadline.
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Foundation
Wayne G Basler Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Sep 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
This Kingsport foundation gives general operating grants to 501(c)(3) charities. Send a written application that describes your group and proves its charity status. The yearly deadline is September 30.
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Foundation
Massengill-DeFriece Foundation Inc · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Bristol, Tennessee foundation that gives to charities. Send a one- or two-page letter; there is no deadline. Most grants go to Tri-Cities groups in Tennessee and Virginia.
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Corporate
LP Foundation (Louisiana-Pacific / LP Building Solutions) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 2, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Davidson County
The LP Foundation, funded by Nashville-based LP Building Solutions, reviews grant requests from the Nashville area once a year. Its priorities are affordable housing, environmental stewardship, and workforce development in manufacturing, forestry, and the...
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Foundation
Kharis Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 15 – Sep 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 37 more counties
Nashville foundation that funds nonprofits and churches serving underprivileged and vulnerable people. Projects must operate in and benefit Middle Tennessee counties. Requests are taken each year from January 15 to the last business day of September.
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Foundation
Jane I. Pettway Foundation (First Horizon Bank, trustee) · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Mar 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Knoxville bank-managed foundation that funds Tennessee charities. Requests are due March 31 for funding in the current fiscal year. Ask the trustee for its grant policy document before applying.
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Foundation
The Louise Bransford Frazer Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This small Nashville family foundation gives to 501(c)(3) charities. Send a letter asking for a donation and describing your work. Past grants went to Nashville groups like Alive Hospice and Cheekwood.
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Foundation
Crichton Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Columbia, Tennessee family foundation with no form, deadline or place limit. Tell them about your group and exactly what the grant is for. Most 2025 grants went to Nashville, Columbia and Chattanooga groups.
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Foundation
The Bob & Susan Card Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Cleveland, Tennessee family foundation. Send a written request no longer than two pages; there is no deadline. Most past grants went to Cleveland and Bradley County groups.
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Foundation
The Martin Foundation (Nashville) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Davidson County
A family foundation that gives general operating and capital grants to nonprofits serving Davidson County. It looks for groups working on food, housing, education, health and family stability. Start by contacting the foundation; documents are requested...
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Foundation
Middlebrooks-Camp Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A small Monteagle-Sewanee family foundation that takes letter requests year round. Describe your request and your activities. Requests should be under $20,000.
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Foundation
Athens Federal Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens August 2027 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Bradley County, McMinn County, Meigs County, Monroe County and 1 more counties
A bank-created foundation that makes one-time grants each year to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and charitable agencies in Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe and Polk counties. Stated priorities are community development through affordable housing, job training and...
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Nonprofit
Knoxville Ice Bears Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Knox County
- No match
The Ice Bears Foundation takes donation requests from Knoxville-area groups. It supports young athletes, education access and stronger communities. Apply any time with the online form.
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Federal
Washington Headquarters Services · Department of Defense · Open
- Deadline
- Accepts applications through Jan 22, 2030. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice
- Award
- $50K – $20M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 7 past Tennessee awards
Washington Headquarters Services expects to make 75 awards of $50,000 to $20 million.
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Foundation
Dr. Scholl Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due Jan 31, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
The Dr. Scholl Foundation funds projects in social services, health care, education, civic and cultural work, and the environment. Nonprofits send a letter of inquiry in January. Approved groups then send a full application by March 31.
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