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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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Corporate
Donaldson Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Jan 10, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Greene County
The Donaldson Foundation gives grants to education programs in towns where Donaldson has a big presence. Greeneville, Tennessee is on its list. Typical grants are $5,000 to $20,000, and the deadlines are August 1 and January 10.
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Corporate
First Horizon Foundation · May be open now
- Deadline
- Estimated window Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2026: it may be open now. Check the funder's page Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Carter County, Hawkins County, Sullivan County, Washington County
The First Horizon Foundation gives grants to nonprofits in Bristol, Johnson City, Kingsport, and Sullivan and Washington counties. The last round ran October 1 to December 31, 2025. New dates are not posted yet.
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Foundation
Butler Snow Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Davidson County, Shelby County
The Butler Snow Foundation, started by a law firm, gives grants to charities in cities where the firm has offices. Those include Memphis and Nashville. Contact the foundation to ask about its application process; its board picks grantees once a year.
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Corporate
Adient Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Grants from the auto-seat maker's foundation to U.S. public charities. It funds health and social services, education, arts and civic work. Groups in towns where Adient has plants and workers get priority.
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Nonprofit
REC Foundation (Robotics Education & Competition Foundation) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Schools and youth groups can get free team registrations and drone kits to start robotics or drone teams. Grants are paid for by sponsors like NASA. Some grants are only for certain cities.
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Corporate
Food City (K-VA-T Food Stores) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Apr 30, 2027 · 202 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Bradley County, Campbell County and 25 more counties
Food City splits a pool of money among registered schools based on points earned when customers shop with a ValuCard linked to that school. Schools must register each year, and the money goes to classroom supplies and equipment. The 2026-27 challenge runs...
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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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Local
The Education Foundation for Clinton City & Anderson County Schools · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Nov 1, 2026 · due Dec 31, 2026
- Award
- Up to $1,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Anderson County
- No match
Grants for Anderson County and Clinton City schools to support students' emotional, mental or physical health and wellness. Grantees are asked to help with the foundation's Clinton 5K.
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Foundation
Citizens Bank Tri-Cities Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A bank-linked foundation in Elizabethton that gives to charities and schools. Send your group's name and how the gift helps the community; there is no deadline. Past grants went mostly to Carter County and Tri-Cities groups.
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Corporate
First Horizon Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 31, 2027 · 113 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Davidson County, Maury County, Montgomery County, Rutherford County and 3 more counties
The First Horizon Foundation gives grants to nonprofits in Nashville and nearby Middle Tennessee cities, such as Franklin, Clarksville, and Murfreesboro. The application opens October 1, 2026, and closes January 31, 2027. Awards are announced throughout the year.
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Foundation
Cartledge Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This family foundation in Roanoke, Virginia gives grants to charities. Send a short memo of need and your financial statement; there is no deadline. Past Tennessee grants went to animal shelters in Kingsport, Blountville and Johnson City.
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Foundation
Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation (Wells Fargo, trustee) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $50K
- Local program: Shelby County
This foundation pays for specific arts, music, culture and education projects. It mostly funds groups in Memphis, Miami and New York City. It does not pay for general operating costs, buildings or endowments.
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Foundation
A. O. Smith Foundation (A. O. Smith / Lochinvar) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Cheatham County, Wilson County
The A. O. Smith Foundation gives grants to nonprofits in towns where the company has a plant, including Ashland City and Lebanon. It funds education, arts and culture, and health and human services. Requests are accepted all year by mail or email.
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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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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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Local
Athens City Schools Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Jun 5, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $1,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: McMinn County
- No match
Competitive classroom grants for Athens City Schools teachers to buy instructional items and run creative projects during the school year. A limited number of individual and team grants are awarded.
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Education foundation
Johnson City Public Schools Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 16, 2026 · 6 days left
- Award
- Up to $1,500
- Local program: Carter County, Sullivan County, Washington County
- No match
- Only 6 days left to apply
Teachers in Johnson City Schools, Tennessee, can ask for up to $1,500 for classroom ideas and materials. Items that last more than one year come first. Travel, training and guest speakers are not paid for. Your principal must sign the form before you send it in.
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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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Education foundation
Greeneville City Schools Education Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Apr 4, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Greene County
Greeneville City Schools teachers, teaching teams, and schools can apply for larger classroom or school-wide project grants. Applications are taken each spring and awarded in early May. Projects run the next school year.
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