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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens 2027 (details by January 31, 2027) (the funder's words)
- Award
- Up to $25K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Knox County, Scott County
Grants up to $25,000 for organizations located in and serving Anderson, Blount, Knox, or Scott counties. The next cycle is in 2027, with details due by January 31, 2027.
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Corporate
Bank of America · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Nov 18 – Dec 29, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Davidson County, Knox County, Shelby County
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation funds basic needs, job and income programs, stable housing and stronger communities. Nonprofits in Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville markets can apply during two yearly windows. The 2026 windows have closed, and...
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Corporate
Eastman · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Hawkins County, Sullivan County
The Eastman Foundation funds nonprofits that improve life where Eastman operates, with a focus on jobs, well-being, and the environment. Places of worship, individuals, sports teams, and travel are not funded. Requests go through the online form, which...
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Private
Appalachian Power (AEP; Kingsport Power in Tennessee) · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- 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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Foundation
The Almar Foundation (Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation) · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
This New Orleans family foundation gives operating grants to charities. Call the foundation manager for the form; there is no deadline and the board approves each grant. Most past grants went to Louisiana groups.
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Foundation
Hohenberg Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Memphis family foundation that gives only to public charities. It has no form or deadline, so contact the foundation first. Most past grants went to Memphis arts, education and social service groups.
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Foundation
Eleanor and Warren Nunn Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
A family foundation in Halls, Tennessee, that takes grant requests at any time. Send details about your group, its charitable purpose and how you will use the money. Recent grants went to West Tennessee groups such as colleges, parks and a veterans museum.
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Foundation
Pete H. and Mildred F. Brown Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
A family foundation in Crump, Tennessee that gives to charities, local governments and religious groups. Send a short resume, your IRS letter, the amount and the purpose. Recent grants went mostly to West Tennessee groups.
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Corporate
Brown-Forman (Jack Daniel's) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 1, 2026 · 24 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Brown-Forman funds nonprofits in arts and culture, lifelong learning, and community well-being, with Louisville groups getting priority. Groups may apply once per year for a grant or event sponsorship. Deadlines are May 1, August 1, November 1, and February 1.
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Corporate
La-Z-Boy Incorporated / La-Z-Boy Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Claiborne County, Rhea County
La-Z-Boy and its foundation give cash and donated furniture to charities near its plants. In Tennessee that means groups within 30 miles of Dayton or New Tazewell. Requests are taken all year and reviewed four times a year.
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Foundation
The Anna Sue and Bob Shaw Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
A Dalton, Georgia family foundation that gives to charitable groups. Requests are taken year round by mail or phone; no form is required. Recent grants went mostly to Dalton, Atlanta and Chattanooga groups.
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Foundation
Clarke Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
A small Bristol-area family foundation that gives only to 501(c)(3) charities. It has no form or deadline, so contact it to ask. Past grants mostly went to Bristol-area groups.
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Foundation
The Lazard Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
The foundation of the Lazard investment firm gives unrestricted grants to public charities. Send a letter that describes your group and its work; there is no deadline. Most past grants went to New York and New Jersey groups.
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Foundation
Rucker-Donnell Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
A Murfreesboro family foundation that gives to charities. Send a written request that explains what you need and how the money will be used; there is no form or deadline. Many past grants went to Rutherford County groups.
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Foundation
Bishop Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
A Signal Mountain family foundation that gives to 501(c)(3) charities. Email the foundation to get an application form; there is no deadline. Recent grants went mostly to Chattanooga groups.
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Foundation
Frank and Virginia Rogers Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
A family foundation run from Knoxville that gives to public charities and some government agencies. Send a written request with your purpose, a short history and proof of tax-exempt status. Recent grants all went to Knox County groups.
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Foundation
Barzinji Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
A family foundation in Herndon, Virginia that takes letter requests from charities. Your letter should explain the need the money would meet. Recent Tennessee grants went to Muslim community, school and service groups around Nashville.
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Foundation
Herbert T. Weston Jr. and Marian S. Weston Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
A family foundation that takes general letters stating your purpose, with your IRS tax-exempt letter. It lists no deadlines or limits. Recent Tennessee grants went to river, cave and animal groups.
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Foundation
LaRoche Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
A Murfreesboro family foundation that takes requests by open letter. It lists no deadlines or limits. Recent grants went to Nashville and Murfreesboro conservation, school and youth groups.
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Foundation
The Dalton Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
This family foundation in Twinsburg, Ohio gives general operating gifts to charities. Its tax return says to ask for an application form; there is no deadline. Most past grants went to groups in Ohio and South Carolina.
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