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Nonprofit
CERF+ (Craft Emergency Relief Fund) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $3,000
Craft artists hit by a disaster or emergency in the last 90 days can apply. The grant page lists one-time $3,000 grants. Money is given each quarter until it runs out.
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Foundation or nonprofit
Presbyterian Women in the PC(USA) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 1, 2026 · 21 days left
- Award
- $5,000 – $50K
One-time grants of $5,000 to $50,000 for new programs that meet human needs. U.S. projects need an endorsement from a local Presbyterian Women group moderator. Applications are due November 1.
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Local
Metro Nashville Department of Finance · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Davidson County
Nonprofits that extend or enhance a Metro Nashville department's services can propose a partnership year-round through the Metro HUB; approved partnerships are funded through that department's budget request.
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Utility / co-op
Middle Tennessee Electric (SharingChange) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Cannon County, Rutherford County, Williamson County, Wilson County
Middle Tennessee Electric members' round-up donations fund grants to local charities and community organizations in MTE's service area. Schools and school support groups, government agencies, political causes, and expressly religious organizations are not eligible.
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Utility / co-op
Tri-State EMC Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- 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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Local
Memorial Foundation, Inc. (Madison, TN) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Davidson County, Robertson County, Sumner County
Health-conversion foundation (from the sale of Nashville Memorial Hospital) funding nonprofits in health care access, human and social services, education, youth, senior services and community services. There are no deadlines; each applicant must first...
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Local
Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA), Nashville · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 16, 2026 · 5 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Davidson County
- Only 5 days left to apply
- 122 past Tennessee awards
HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funds administered by MDHA for Nashville-Davidson County, for nonprofits and local government agencies serving people experiencing homelessness. Applications go through MDHA's Neighborly portal.
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Local
Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Davidson County
Program grants for local efforts that meet new needs in Nashville's Jewish community. Programs must be open to the whole Jewish community, and funding is for programs only.
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Local
Sertoma Club of Nashville · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Davidson County
A civic club that grants money to Nashville-area nonprofits year-round through a short online application. The club favors projects where its members can also volunteer.
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Community foundation
The Generosity Trust (Young Givers Circle) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 3, 2026 · 23 days left
- Award
- Up to $5,000
- Local program: Hamilton County
A Christian young-adult giving circle in Chattanooga that awards one $5,000 grant each quarter for a specific one-time need at a small or mid-sized nonprofit or church. Leaders choose three finalists, who pitch to members for a vote.
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Foundation
The Darryl Worley Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- $500 – $5,000
- Local program: Decatur County, Hardin County, Lawrence County, McNairy County and 1 more counties
This Savannah-based foundation gives small grants to charities serving Hardin, McNairy, Wayne, Decatur and Lawrence counties. Projects must fit youth, seniors and veterans, disaster relief, or mental and physical health. Charities need an IRS letter at...
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Foundation
Thomas W. Briggs Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 10, 2026 · 60 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Shelby County
Grants for Memphis nonprofits with a Memphis office. Talk with the director and complete the interest form by December 10, 2026. Invited proposals are due February 1, 2027.
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Health foundation
LaFollette Medical Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Nov 10, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Campbell County
Grants for health programs that serve people in Campbell County. Applications are due the second Tuesday of February, May, August and November. Capital projects and general operating costs are not funded; a representative must attend the board meeting.
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Foundation
Louie M. & Betty M. Phillips Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 30, 2026 · 19 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Davidson County
Grants for health, human services, civic, education and arts groups, with priority for the greater Nashville area. Send a two-page letter proposal by email; there is no form. Deadlines are the last business day of May and October.
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Foundation
Smith Family Foundation (Knoxville) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Grainger County, Jefferson County and 5 more counties
Grants for nonprofits, churches, schools and government agencies in Knox County and nearby communities. Apply with the online form on the website. It does not fund debt, deficits, travel, lobbying or individuals.
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Nonprofit
Musicians Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Professional musicians facing a sudden hardship can apply for a one-time grant. Examples are medical bills, natural disasters or housing crises. You need five years of work and tax filings as a musician.
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Foundation
Hart Charitable Trust · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A small Chattanooga trust that gives only to approved 501(c)(3) charities. It lists no deadlines. Past gifts went to Chattanooga-area groups like a speech and hearing center.
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Utility / co-op
LaFollette Utilities Board (LaFollette Electric Trust) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Campbell County, Claiborne County, Union County
LaFollette Utilities customers round up their bills to fund local charities. A separate trust board meets twice a year to give the money to community projects. Groups mail an application with a project budget to the trust.
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Foundation
The Allen Foundation (Nashville) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This Nashville foundation helps people in struggling communities in the U.S. and abroad. It likes small projects that big charities pass over. There is no deadline; past Tennessee grants went to Nashville groups.
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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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