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Federal
Geological Survey · Department of the Interior · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 30, 2026 · 20 days left
- Award
- Up to $330K
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 13 past Tennessee awards
Geological Survey expects to make 1 award of up to $330,000.
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Local
Appalachian Community Fund · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 48 more counties
Knoxville-based public foundation grants for LGBTQ-led organizing and organizational development in Central Appalachia, with priority for new and emerging efforts and those building leadership and safe spaces for LGBTQ youth. Proposals are accepted...
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Utility / co-op
Appalachian Power (AEP; Kingsport Power in Tennessee) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Hawkins County, Sullivan County
Appalachian Power's foundation gives to groups in the counties it serves, including its Tennessee area around Kingsport. It favors food security, disaster relief, emergency services, housing and education. Groups ask for support by email from the giving page.
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Local
United Methodist Appalachian Ministry Network (via Holston Conference) · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Jan 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $1,500
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 29 more counties
Small grants for church-related projects that fight hunger and poverty in Appalachia. Up to $1,500 for new projects or $500 for food pantry food purchases. Holston Conference deadlines are July 15 and January 15.
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Education foundation
Berea College Appalachian Fund · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 19, 2026 · 9 days left
- Award
- $5,000 – $25K
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 29 more counties
- Only 9 days left to apply
Berea College gives grants to nonprofits that serve rural Appalachian counties, including East Tennessee. Money goes to health, education and social service programs. New groups must send a short inquiry form by October 10.
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Utility / co-op
American Electric Power (AEP) / Appalachian Power · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- $100 – $500
- Local program: Hawkins County, Sullivan County
Small grants of $100 to $500 for preK-12 teachers who live or teach in an AEP service area. In Tennessee, that is the Kingsport area served by Appalachian Power. Teachers apply through a school form or an individual form.
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Tennessee state
TN Department of Economic & Community Development · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 13, 2026 · 34 days left
- Award
- Up to $100K
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 48 more counties
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Smaller ARC grants for planning work in Tennessee's Appalachian counties, accepted by TNECD on set dates each quarter rather than once a year. ARC's share depends on each county's economic status: up to 80% in distressed counties (20% match), 70% in...
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Local
Ballad Health · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Carter County, Greene County, Hancock County, Hawkins County and 4 more counties
Ballad Health's committee reviews requests from 501(c)(3) organizations in the Appalachian Highlands for health-related grants and event or project contributions tied to its community benefit priorities. All of an organization's requests go in one...
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Federal
National Park Service · Department of the Interior · Open
- Deadline
- Accepts applications through Dec 31, 2027. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 32 past Tennessee awards
A grant from National Park Service.
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Utility / co-op
American Electric Power (AEP) / Appalachian Power · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- $250 – $6,000
- Local program: Hawkins County, Sullivan County
AEP funds elementary through high school FIRST robotics teams in its service area. Grants run from $250 to $6,000 depending on the program level. Tennessee teams in the Kingsport area served by Appalachian Power can apply.
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