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Foundation
Jane I. Pettway Foundation (First Horizon Bank, trustee) · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Mar 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
A Knoxville bank-managed foundation that funds Tennessee charities. Requests are due March 31 for funding in the current fiscal year. Ask the trustee for its grant policy document before applying.
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Private
Lilly Endowment Inc. · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 19, 2027 · 103 days left
- Award
- Up to $5M
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Concept papers for programs helping Christian congregations collaborate with local charities to serve community needs. Planning grants up to $50,000 in March 2027; invited implementation grants up to $5 million.
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Private
Henry Luce Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
All Luce programs accept unsolicited Concept Notes through an online portal, reviewed within eight weeks. Selected applicants develop full proposals for board meetings in March, June and November.
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Corporate
Polaris Inc. · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Mar 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $10K
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Polaris gives money or products to off-road and snowmobile clubs for safe riding and trail care. Groups can get up to $10,000 a year. Deadlines are March 1 and September 1.
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Foundation
Hyde Family Foundation (J.R. Hyde III Foundation) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Mar 1, 2027 · 144 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Shelby County
Grants for 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Memphis in arts, education, civic leadership, and neighborhoods. New applicants apply by March 1 or September 1. Contact program staff first to discuss fit.
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Private
RedRover · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Mar 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $60K
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Grants up to $60,000 help domestic violence survivors keep their pets while they seek safety. Money can build pet housing, start foster programs, or pay for boarding. Deadlines are March 1, June 1, and September 1.
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Private
RedRover · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Mar 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $60K
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Grants up to $60,000 help homeless shelters let people keep their pets on site. Shelters must partner with an animal group. Deadlines are March 1 and June 1.
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Private
Utrust (Tennessee Unemployment Compensation Trust, TNUCT) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Mar 31, 2027 · 174 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
Utrust gives mini-grants to Tennessee school systems that are Utrust members. Grants pay for one-time school or system projects that local funds do not cover. The 2026-27 application deadline is March 31, 2027.
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Private
Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 13, 2026 · 36 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
People with a permanent physical disability can apply for help with sports equipment or sport costs. All ages and skill levels can apply. Awards are announced in March.
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Private
Access Fund · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Mar 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Grants protect climbing areas and improve access, trails and the climbing environment. Climbing groups, land trusts, agencies and even individuals can apply. Deadlines are March 1 and August 1.
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Private
The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $5,000
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Nonprofit groups and colleges can get up to $5,000 for Japanese teacher workshops or projects that help many schools. Apply two months before the project starts. Projects must end by March 31, 2027.
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Local
Roane County Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Council · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $5,000
- ! Local program: Roane County
Roane County's advisory council grants opioid settlement funds to Roane-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits and county entities such as schools, public health and law enforcement. The main round is open each March; small Community Impact Grants for projects costing...
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Local
PiK (Prevention is Key) Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Mar 15, 2027 · 158 days left
- Award
- Up to $10K
Grants up to $10,000 for nonprofit programs that teach nutrition and physical activity. Programs for children and youth get priority, as do groups in Middle Tennessee. Applications are emailed by March 15 or September 15.
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Local
Variety - The Children's Charity of Eastern Tennessee · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due Mar 1, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Bradley County, Campbell County and 27 more counties
Variety gives yearly grants to East Tennessee charities that serve children in need, including children with disabilities. The 2027 application opens January 1 and is due March 1, 2027. Winners hear back in June.
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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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Private
Speculative Literature Foundation (with DesiLit) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due Jan 31, 2027
- Award
- Up to $1,500
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
A $1,500 yearly grant for a South Asian or South Asian diaspora writer of speculative fiction. Winners are named in March. It is free to apply.
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Local
Metro Nashville Office of Family Safety · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Mar 1, 2027 · due about Mar 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Davidson County
Annual Metro budget funding for nonprofit partners of Nashville's Office of Family Safety that serve victims of domestic and interpersonal violence. Applicants file an intent to apply and a proposal each March.
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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 Tennessee (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...
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Private
Petco Love · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Feb 1 – Mar 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Lifesaving grants for groups whose main work is sheltering and adopting out pets. The window was February 1 to March 31 in 2026. Submit your yearly data report in the Partner Portal first.
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Foundation
H.W. Durham Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Mar 1, 2027 · 144 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Chester County, Crockett County, Dyer County, Fayette County and 10 more counties
Grants for nonprofits that serve older adults within about 100 miles of Memphis. Funds new programs, training, research and technical help, not buildings or salaries. Send a letter of intent first; proposals are due March 1 and September 1.
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