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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens 2027 (details by January 31, 2027) (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Up to $6,500
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Johnson County
Grants up to $6,500 for projects that improve quality of life in Johnson County. The next cycle runs in 2027, with details by January 31, 2027.
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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens details by January 31, 2027 (no exact date yet)
- Award
- Up to $50K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Washington County
Grants up to $50,000 for 'life literacy' programs serving Washington County residents. Next-cycle information is due by January 31, 2027.
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Corporate
First Horizon Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 31, 2026 · 83 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Madison County, Shelby County
The First Horizon Foundation gives grants to nonprofits in Memphis, Shelby County, and Jackson. The application opens October 1, 2026, and closes December 31, 2026. Decisions come in February 2027.
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Foundation
Heart of Rutherford Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due today (Oct 9, 2026)
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Rutherford County
- Due today
This foundation gives grants to nonprofits that serve Rutherford County residents. It awards money in waves during the year. The next deadline is October 9, 2026, with news in November or December.
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Foundation
Newell & Bettie Graham Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Obion County
A family foundation in Rives, Tennessee that limits its grants to Obion County. Send a written application that explains your need. Apply well before you need the money.
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Foundation
Christy-Houston Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Rutherford County
The Christy-Houston Foundation in Murfreesboro gives grants that must help people in Rutherford County or the counties next to it. There is no deadline listed. Contact the foundation to ask how to apply.
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Foundation
William B. Stokely Jr. Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Knoxville family foundation that lists a contact for requests, with no form, deadline or limits. Most past grants went to Knoxville and Cocke County schools, health and relief groups.
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Community foundation
Community Foundation for Dickson County (CFMT affiliate) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jan 1, 2027 · due about Jan 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $5,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Dickson County
Grants up to $5,000 for Dickson County nonprofits working on conservation, youth and older adults, or historic preservation.
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Foundation
The Valentine Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Knox County
Grants for Knox County capital projects, historic preservation, arts, education and wellness. Applications open each September 1 and awards are announced in December. Apply with the online form or email the application document.
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Foundation
Citizens Bank Tri-Cities Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
A bank-linked foundation in Elizabethton that gives to charities and schools. Send your group's name and how the gift helps the community; there is no deadline. Past grants went mostly to Carter County and Tri-Cities groups.
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Foundation
Brown S & S Foundation (Regions Bank, trustee) · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Aug 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Robertson County
A bank-managed trust that gives to charities serving people in Robertson County and nearby communities. Get the application form from the trustee. Send it in before August 1.
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Community foundation
East Tennessee Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jul 1 – Jul 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $7,500
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Monroe County
Two-year grants of $5,000-$7,500 for Monroe County well-being; next awards in 2028.
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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
Smith Family Foundation (Knoxville) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Grainger County, Jefferson County and 5 more counties
Grants for nonprofits, churches, schools and government agencies in Knox County and nearby communities. Apply with the online form on the website. It does not fund debt, deficits, travel, lobbying or individuals.
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Local
Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 1, 2026 · 23 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Cheatham County, Dickson County, Houston County, Montgomery County and 2 more counties
One-year grants for projects that improve community health through health behaviors, clinical care, the built environment, or social and economic factors. Applicants must hold a required pre-application meeting with the Grants Manager at least 30 days...
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Community foundation
Tipton County Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Apr 1, 2027 · due about Apr 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Tipton County
The Tipton County Foundation gives grants for charitable projects that help people in Tipton County. Most applicants are nonprofits or local governments. You start with a short statement of intent, then send a full proposal.
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Community foundation
Tipton County Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Sep 1, 2027 · due about Sep 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Tipton County
Once a year the Tipton County Foundation gives general operating grants. These pay for running costs like salaries, utilities and buildings. Only invited groups may apply.
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Foundation
Mary G. K. Fox Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Greene County
This foundation gives grants only to charities in Greeneville and Greene County. There is no deadline. Contact the trustee in Knoxville listed on its GrantMe funder page (from its IRS tax return).
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Foundation
Jim Horne & Evelyn S. Hankins Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Wilson County
This Lebanon-based foundation gives grants to charities, mostly in Wilson County. There is no deadline. Contact the trustee listed on its GrantMe funder page (from its IRS tax return) to ask.
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Foundation
Rucker-Donnell Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
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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