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Association
American Library Association · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Dec 1, 2026 – Feb 2, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $2,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
Annual grant to two libraries for community engagement projects led by the library with at least one partner. Open to school, public, academic, tribal and special libraries.
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Foundation or nonprofit
Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture (National Fish Habitat Partnership) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Jul 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $50K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Grants of up to $50,000 for on-the-ground projects that restore habitat for native brook trout in the eastern U.S., including East Tennessee mountain streams. A 1:1 non-federal match is expected.
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Local
Junior League of Chattanooga · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Sep 7, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $1,500
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Hamilton County
- No match
Yearly mini-grants (sponsored by Hamico) for innovative classroom projects, enrichment and student wellness. Any public school teacher or support staff member in Hamilton County Schools can request up to $750, or up to $1,500 for a team of two.
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Tennessee state
TN Department of Economic & Community Development · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Aug 14, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $1M
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)
- 137 past Tennessee awards
Federal-state ARC grants for economic and community development projects in Tennessee's 52 Appalachian counties, with top priority on water, sewer and other infrastructure tied to new or expanding industry, followed by basic water and wastewater service in...
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Nonprofit
Rural Schools Collaborative · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 30, 2026 · 20 days left
- Award
- Up to $2,500
Teachers in rural public school districts can get up to $2,500 for a class project tied to their own town or land. One award goes near each regional hub, including a Tennessee hub in Chattanooga.
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Federal
Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation · Department of Defense · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opening date not announced
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 10 past Tennessee awards
A grant from Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation. Open to county government, state government or city or town government.
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Foundation
James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Fall of even years (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Up to $15K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Gives an architect or other preservation professional up to $15,000 for a project that advances saving historic buildings in the U.S. It is offered every other year. Original ideas are valued most.
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Nonprofit
Youth Service America (YSA) with Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Jan 25, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $1,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
Youth ages 5 to 25 can get $1,000 to lead a project fighting child hunger. The project must engage at least 100 other youth volunteers. Projects take place in April and May.
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Federal
National Endowment for the Humanities · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Mar 2 – Apr 22, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $30K – $60K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 1 past Tennessee award
National Endowment for the Humanities expects to make 5 awards of $30,000 to $60,000. Open to individuals.
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Local
Rutherford County Conservation Board (Rutherford County Recreation) · Open
- Deadline
- Due May 1, 2027 · 203 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Rutherford County
The county's elected Conservation Board funds community clubs and organizations for projects that expand recreation opportunities or improve community spaces in Rutherford County, such as equipment, materials or construction. Proposals are accepted through...
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Utility / co-op
Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corp. (Southwest Members Care) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 31, 2026 · 82 days left
- Award
- Up to $10K
- Local program: Chester County, Crockett County, Fayette County, Hardeman County and 7 more counties
Round-up grants of up to $10,000 a year per organization for community projects in Southwest Tennessee EMC's service area. Individuals can't apply directly, and normal school-budget items aren't funded, though PTOs and open youth groups may qualify.
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Local
Maryville City Schools Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Blount County
- No match
Grants for full-time Maryville City Schools teachers and administrators to fund creative classroom projects, in part or in full. Requests are taken year-round and reviewed monthly.
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Foundation or nonprofit
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) - Self-Development of People (SDOP) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Grants for community groups of low-income people who own and run their own projects. There are no deadlines, and review can take up to six months. Three letters of recommendation are required.
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Utility / co-op
Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VECustomers Share) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $10K
- Local program: Bledsoe County, Bradley County, Cumberland County, Fentress County and 13 more counties
Volunteer Energy Cooperative members round up their bills to fund grants for community organizations and projects in VEC's service area, reviewed monthly by a volunteer board. Individuals cannot apply directly, and public schools, religious organizations,...
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Local
Collierville Education Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 25, 2026 · 15 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Shelby County
Competitive grants for Collierville Schools teachers to buy equipment and materials for ambitious classroom projects tied to the district's 2030 strategic plan. Requires school administration sign-off; requests of $10,000 or more need a board presentation.
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Local
Youth Educational Foundation (Maury County) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Maury County
Funds teacher-, counselor- and staff-proposed projects for Maury County youth that go beyond the normal classroom, such as cross-subject, leadership or mental well-being programs. Requests are accepted year-round and reviewed in funding rounds.
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Local
Kingsport City Schools Education Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Hawkins County, Sullivan County
- No match
Small grants for Kingsport City Schools teachers or teaching teams for classroom projects, activities or school club equipment and supplies. Most awards are under $1,000, with larger requests considered on merit.
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Local
Bristol Tennessee City Schools Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Sullivan County
- No match
Funding for Bristol Tennessee City Schools educators for school-wide or classroom projects not covered by the normal budget, either one-time or ongoing.
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Education foundation
Greeneville City Schools Education Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $500
- Local program: Greene County
Greeneville City Schools teachers can request small grants under $500 for classroom projects. Requests are taken August through May with principal approval. The foundation aims to answer within two weeks.
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Foundation
Timken Foundation of Canton · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The Timken Foundation gives grants to 501(c)(3) groups for charitable and educational projects, often buildings and equipment. No form is needed; include proof of your 501(c)(3) status. Most past grants went to Ohio, especially the Canton area.
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