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Nonprofit
Legal Services Corporation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Apr 13 – Jun 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
LSC funds civil legal aid for low-income people, area by area. Each year some service areas open for competition; for 2027 that included the Memphis-area TN-4 area. Legal aid nonprofits and local governments may apply.
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Foundation
Adams Family Foundation I · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Murfreesboro family foundation that gives first in Tennessee, then in the Southeast. Send an open letter with your request; there is no deadline. Most 2025 grants went to Rutherford County groups such as libraries, clinics and youth programs.
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Foundation
Burgess Family Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Murfreesboro family foundation that gives first to Tennessee charities, then to others in the Southeast. Send a letter about your nonprofit at any time. Most past grants went to Murfreesboro groups.
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Foundation
Adams Family Foundation II · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Murfreesboro family foundation that gives first to Tennessee groups, then the Southeast. Send a letter at any time. Most past grants went to Murfreesboro charities, youth groups and MTSU programs.
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Tennessee state
TN Department of Environment & Conservation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Nov 17, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $250K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Funds public water systems to update lead service line inventories, write replacement plans, and plan and design future lead line replacement. About $6.14 million was allocated, with awards up to $250,000. Match is 15-25% of total project cost, based on...
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Nonprofit
Tennessee Bar Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about May 8, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $5,000 – $100K
Should we apply? · Get ready
The Tennessee Bar Foundation funds nonprofits that use civil legal aid and education to fight poverty. Grants range from $5,000 to $100,000 for building capacity, testing new ideas or growing proven programs. The 2026 deadline was May 8.
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Foundation
W.K. Kellogg Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The Kellogg Foundation takes letters of inquiry any time for work that helps children, families and communities thrive. Areas include early learning, family health, good food and job pathways. It funds across the U.S., not just in its focus states.
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Foundation
Arthur N. Rupe Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This foundation takes letters of inquiry year-round through its online portal. It funds family caregiver support, public debate projects, and policy research. If your idea fits, staff may invite a full proposal.
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Nonprofit
The NEA Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $5,000
NEA member educators can get up to $5,000 for their own training, like summer institutes or conferences. Groups of teachers can use it for study groups or mentoring. Tuition and board certification are not funded.
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Foundation
Lebovitz Family Charitable Trust · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A Chattanooga family trust that gives to charities. Send a letter that explains why you need the money. Recent grants went mostly to Chattanooga and Atlanta groups, many of them Jewish community groups.
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Federal
Office of the National Coordinator · Department of Health and Human Services · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opening date not announced Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
Office of the National Coordinator expects to make 2 awards. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Foundation
Thompson Charitable Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Mar 1, 2027 · due Mar 31, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Knox County, Scott County
Funds nonprofits in Anderson, Blount, Knox and Scott counties for projects, matching funds and buildings. First send a short letter of inquiry online in March. Invited groups then apply in April, with decisions in late July.
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Corporate
Leaders Education Foundation (Leaders Credit Union) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jul 20 – Sep 7, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $500 – $1,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Benton County, Carroll County, Chester County, Crockett County and 17 more counties
- No match
Annual grants for West Tennessee educators: $1,000 classroom project grants (video entry plus public Facebook voting), $500 teacher-appreciation grants requested by a school administrator, and $1,000 professional development or certification grants. Public...
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Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jul 17 – Aug 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $1M – $7.8M
Should we apply? · Get ready
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 14 past Tennessee awards
Department of Housing and Urban Development expects to make 30 awards of $1 million to $7.8 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
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Foundation
Robert Lee Weiss Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Jun 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
This Knoxville foundation gives grants to charities. Requests are due by June 30 each year. Ask the foundation for its grant policy before you apply.
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Foundation
Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Funds 501(c)(3) public charities that support constitutional government, free markets, civil society and informed citizens. Start with a short letter of inquiry at any time. Invited full applications have four yearly deadlines.
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Health foundation
Peterson Center on Healthcare · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This foundation works to lower U.S. health care costs while keeping quality high. It rarely funds unsolicited ideas, but nonprofits may email a letter of inquiry. Groups need two years of history and a budget of at least $1 million.
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Foundation
Lawrence Lewis Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Memphis-managed foundation that takes a simple letter stating your request, with no deadline. It lists no limits on place, but most past grants went to Memphis groups in arts, health, literacy and social services.
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Foundation
The Knapp Foundation (Bartlett, TN) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Bartlett, Tennessee foundation that reviews a letter of request with your background and financial statements. It lists no deadline or place limits. About 60% of past dollars went to Memphis-area groups, such as missions, children's homes and food banks.
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Foundation
Anne Potter Wilson Foundation (Bank of America, trustee) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Bank-managed trust that takes letter requests at any time and lists no limits. Most past grants were large unrestricted gifts to Nashville schools, parks and health groups. Send a letter with your 501(c)(3) letter.
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