-
Corporate
Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union Foundation for Education · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opening date not announced
- Award
- Up to $1,500
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Washington County
Classroom project grants for educators at public high schools in the credit union's East Tennessee service area. Each eligible high school can receive up to $1,500 in total. Apply through the foundation's online portal.
Checked 2 days ago against the source
-
Corporate
BNSF Railway · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Only near the company's Tennessee locations — check the program page
Checked 3 days ago against the source
-
Private
The Pilcrow Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Apr 1, 2027 · 175 days left
- Award
- Up to $1,200
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Washington County (nationwide program)
- ! Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Small rural public libraries can get up to $1,200 in new hardcover children's books. The library raises $200 to $400 from a local sponsor, and the foundation matches it 2-to-1. Deadlines are April 1 and October 1 each year.
Checked 2 days ago against the source
-
Local
Johnson City Public Schools Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Feb 26, 2027 · 141 days left
- Award
- Up to $5,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Washington County
- ✓ No match required
Annual spring grants from the Johnson City Public Schools Foundation for teachers' innovative teaching ideas and for school-level educational needs, paid for by local donors and sponsors.
Checked 3 days ago against the source
-
Private
Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Washington County (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Public and charter schools can get donated musical instruments. At least 65% of students must be economically disadvantaged. The school needs a music program at least two years old.
Checked 2 days ago against the source
-
Private
Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Washington County (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Public schools with established music programs can get donated musical instruments. At least 65% of students must be economically disadvantaged. Only the music teacher may apply.
Checked 2 days ago against the source
-
Private
Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Dec 31, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Washington County (nationwide program)
Grants to low-income school libraries to update and diversify book collections. Title I public schools and private schools with 50%+ students on financial aid are eligible.
Checked 2 days ago against the source
-
Corporate
Dollar General Literacy Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Washington County (nationwide program)
Beyond Words helps public K-12 school libraries rebuild after a natural disaster, fire or similar event. The school must be within 15 miles of a Dollar General store in a state where Dollar General operates. There is no set window.
Checked 2 days ago against the source
-
Foundation
We Raise Foundation (formerly Wheat Ridge Ministries) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Feb 28, 2027 · 143 days left
- Award
- From $50K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Washington County (nationwide program)
Two-year grants of at least $50,000 for Christian 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving under-resourced U.S. communities. Focus areas are education, workforce, and reentry. Start with a letter of inquiry online.
Checked 2 days ago against the source
-
Corporate
Simmons First Foundation (Simmons Bank) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opening date not announced
- Award
- $2,500 – $50K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Only near the company's Tennessee locations — check the program page
Grants for K-12 youth programs in counties with a Simmons Bank office, including in Tennessee. The 2027 cycle funds special education programs and youth substance abuse or violence prevention. You first send a short letter of intent.
Checked 2 days ago against the source
-
Corporate
Walmart / Walmart Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 30, 2026 · 53 days left
- Award
- $250 – $5,000
- ! Only near the company's Tennessee locations — check the program page
Checked 3 days ago against the source
-
Private
USA Swimming Foundation (with U.S. Masters Swimming) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 15, 2026 · 38 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Washington County (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Grants help instructors and programs teach adults to swim. The goal is fewer adult drownings. Winners must register as a U.S. Masters Swimming club or workout group.
Checked 2 days ago against the source
-
Private
Friends of NRA / The NRA Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 22, 2026 · 75 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Washington County
Equipment, supplies, and funding for shooting sports, firearm and hunting safety, marksmanship, and conservation programs. Tennessee committee recommends grants from funds raised at Tennessee events.
Checked 2 days ago against the source
-
Private
The NEA Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $5,000
- ✓ Available in Washington County (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Public school educators who belong to the NEA can get up to $5,000 for a student learning project. Most of the money must go to student materials or experiences. Laptops or tablets alone are not funded.
Checked 2 days ago against the source
-
Private
CMA Foundation (Country Music Association) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 12, 2026 · 35 days left
- Award
- Up to $5,000
- ✓ Available in Washington County (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Public school music teachers can apply to be named a Music Teacher of Excellence. Each year 30 teachers win $5,000, split between their classroom and themselves. Phase One is due November 12, 2026.
Checked 2 days ago against the source
-
Foundation
The Lois Lenski Covey Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Aug 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $500 – $3,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Washington County (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Groups that run a lending bookmobile for at-risk children can get $500 to $3,000 to buy children's books. Public libraries and schools with bookmobiles can apply. The yearly form usually comes out around February 15.
Checked 2 days ago against the source
-
Private
The Pilcrow Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $800
- ✓ Available in Washington County (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Rural public libraries hit by a tornado, flood, hurricane, or other natural disaster can get $800 in new hardcover children's books. No local match is needed. You ask for the application by email or mail.
Checked 2 days ago against the source
-
Private
Tennessee Bar Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Sep 17, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Washington County
Statewide grants paid from interest on lawyers' trust accounts. They fund civil legal help for low-income people, better court systems, and law-school student aid. The 2027 cycle closed September 17, 2026; it opens once a year.
Checked 2 days ago against the source
-
Foundation
Fund for Teachers (local partners: Public Education Forward Chattanooga and Bradley/Cleveland Public Education Foundation) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 21, 2027 · 105 days left
- Award
- Up to $10K
- ✓ Available in Washington County (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Grants for experienced PreK-12 teachers to design their own summer learning experience, at home or abroad, and bring it back to the classroom. In Hamilton County, Bradley County and Cleveland, the local education foundations help teachers prepare proposals.
Checked 3 days ago against the source
-
Corporate
Lowe's Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Mar 1 – Mar 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $100K – $1M
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Washington County (nationwide program)
Grants of $100,000 to $1 million for skilled-trades training: instructors, materials, training space, equipment and student stipends. Public community and technical colleges apply directly in March. Community nonprofits (August) and national nonprofits...
Checked 2 days ago against the source
