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Foundation or nonprofit
ELCA Southeastern Synod · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 27, 2026 · 48 days left
- Award
- Up to $7,000
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Grants for outreach projects by ELCA Lutheran congregations in the Southeastern Synod, which includes Tennessee. Outreach grants go up to $7,000 with a congregation match. Linn Fund grants up to $5,000 help new and renewing congregations.
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Tennessee state
Tennessee Historical Commission · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 21 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Matching money for 501(c)(3)s to buy and permanently protect land at Tennessee's most significant Civil War battlefields, or Underground Railroad sites eligible for the National Register.
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Tennessee state
Tennessee Historical Commission · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 14, 2026 · 35 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Supports preservation, archaeology, interpretation, markers, and education about Tennessee sites tied to wars from the French and Indian War through the Civil War. Individuals, museums, schools, private organizations, and local governments can apply.
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Federal
DOT - Federal Railroad Administration · Department of Transportation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 29 – Feb 6, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $10M
Should we apply? · Get ready
DOT - Federal Railroad Administration expects to make 1 award of up to $10 million.
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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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Tennessee state
Tennessee State Library and Archives · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jul 6 – Aug 14, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $10K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Secretary of State grants of up to $10,000 that help official county or city archives (or a nonprofit legally authorized to keep local government records) buy archival shelving and supplies, pay for conservation or digitization, hire part-time help or...
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Tennessee state
TN Department of Transportation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Up to $2M
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
State cost share for local roads that connect to an interstate. TDOT pays 50% of the first $4 million of project cost; the local government pays the other 50% and everything above $4 million. Local STBG funds may count toward the local share. To apply,...
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Nonprofit
Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundation in the Library of Congress · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 15, 2027 · 97 days left
- Award
- $10K – $20K
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Pays the fee for a performing group to commission a new piece from a composer. Chamber works get $10,000 to $15,000 in full. Orchestras can get up to $20,000 but must match at least half.
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Local
Shelby County Board of Commissioners · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Shelby County
Shelby County commissioners can sponsor grants for 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), civic, or government groups whose projects help county residents. A commissioner must be actively involved with your group. Apply online and expect at least 30 days for review.
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Tennessee state
Tennessee Arts Commission · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- $1,000 – $5,000
- Local program: Crockett County, Dyer County, Giles County, Henderson County and 6 more counties
- No match
Small capacity-building arts grants for ten counties the Commission has identified as underserved by its funding. Governments, public schools, and nonprofits in those counties apply at least 30 days before the project starts.
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Local
Lincoln County Opioid Fund Committee · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Lincoln County
Lincoln County's Opioid Fund Committee advises the County Commission on spending opioid settlement money for prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery. Organizations can submit a funding application to the County Mayor's office at any time; it is...
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Local
Monroe County Opioid Advisory Council (Monroe County Prevention & Wellness Coalition, for the Monroe County Commission) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Mar 1 – Mar 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Monroe County
- No match
Monroe County's opioid council reviews yearly applications for opioid settlement money and recommends awards to the County Commission. Funded work covers prevention, treatment, recovery and youth programs. The 2026 round has closed and awards were announced.
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Local
Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee · Open
- Deadline
- Due Apr 1, 2027 · 173 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 29 more counties
Grants for social ministries and church expansion in the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee. Requests must be sponsored by a parish, commission, or Bishop and Council. Applications are due April 1 and September 1.
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Local
Sumner County Government (Finance Dept. / Charitable Giving Panel) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Oct 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $2,500
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Sumner County
Tax-exempt charities that serve Sumner County residents can request a county charitable appropriation; a Charitable Giving Panel hears presentations and recommends awards to the County Commission. New applicants are capped at a small first-year award and...
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Local
City of Mt. Juliet (Finance Department) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Apr 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Wilson County
Online form through which charitable nonprofits and 501(c)(3)/(4)/(6) civic groups serving Mt. Juliet residents (including youth sports leagues) ask the city for annual funding. Applicants may be asked to present to the City Commission; total grant funds...
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Federal
National Energy Technology Laboratory · Department of Energy · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Dec 1, 2026 – Jan 20, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $67M – $134M
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 1 past Tennessee award
National Energy Technology Laboratory expects to make 2 awards of $67 million to $134 million.
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Federal
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- The funder's estimated date (Jul 1, 2025) has passed. Check the official notice Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $600K – $700K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 14 past Tennessee awards
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health expects to make 1 award of $600,000 to $700,000. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- The funder's estimated date (Jul 2, 2025) has passed. Check the official notice Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $500K – $600K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 14 past Tennessee awards
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health expects to make 5 awards of $500,000 to $600,000. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Federal
Health Resources and Services Administration · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 26, 2027 · due about Mar 27, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $2.5M
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Regional program. Check that your county is in its area
- No match
- 1 past Tennessee award
Health Resources and Services Administration expects to make 1 award of up to $2.5 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Foundation
Asbury-Warren Foundation (Truist, trustee) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Jul 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $5,000 – $15K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 48 more counties
- No match
A small trust that mostly funds educational groups in Appalachia, along with some religious groups. Its suggested recipients include two Tennessee charities. Average grants are $5,000 to $15,000. The foundation doesn't define Appalachia; GrantMe uses the...
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