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Foundation
Lillian L. Colby Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Feb 1, 2027 · 115 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Hamilton County
Grants for nonprofits in the greater Chattanooga area that help children, adults and families move out of poverty. It funds education, preventive health, hunger and homelessness work. Apply online by February 1 or August 1.
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Private
Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
This program helps U.S. military members, veterans and first responders with physical injuries stay active in sports. Applications are taken all year. Decisions usually come within 60 days.
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Utility / co-op
Tri-State EMC Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $10K
- ! Local program: Polk County
Tri-State EMC members' round-up donations fund grants for charitable needs in the co-op's three counties, including Polk County, Tennessee. Awards are generally capped at $10,000 a year per organization.
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Utility / co-op
Mountain Electric Cooperative (Operation Pocket Change) · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Up to $10K
- ! Local program: Carter County, Johnson County, Unicoi County
Mountain Electric members' round-up donations fund one-time grants to charitable groups in the co-op's area for specific projects or equipment, such as gear for volunteer fire departments and rescue squads, youth programs, and food or clothing programs....
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Local
LaFollette Utilities Board (LaFollette Electric Trust) · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Campbell County, Claiborne County, Union County
LaFollette Utilities customers round up their bills to fund local charities. A separate trust board meets twice a year to give the money to community projects. Groups mail an application with a project budget to the trust.
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Foundation
Joe C. Davis Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Jun 1, 2027 · due about Sep 30, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Davidson County
Unrestricted operating grants for Nashville nonprofits serving low-income people. New applicants send a letter of interest June 1 to September 30. Funding is awarded the next calendar year.
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Local
Metro Nashville Arts Commission · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens May 8, 2027 · due about Jun 26, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Davidson County
Operating support for arts-focused nonprofits based in Davidson County whose main mission is presenting, teaching, or creating art.
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Tennessee state
Tennessee Arts Commission · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Dec 18, 2026 · 70 days left
- Award
- Up to $200K
Should we apply? · Get ready
Operating support for large, long-established Tennessee arts organizations with at least three straight years of operating revenue above $1 million. Requests are capped at 15% of the prior year's cash operating expenses.
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Tennessee state
Tennessee Arts Commission · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Dec 18, 2026 · 70 days left
- Award
- Up to $100K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee
- i Past Tennessee awards of the federal program behind it (all its uses): 14
Operating support for qualified arts organizations chartered and headquartered in Tennessee, including government local arts agencies. Requests are capped at 20% of the prior year's cash operating expenses.
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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
Universal Music All Together Now Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
The charity arm of record label Universal Music Group gives general operating grants to nonprofits. There is no set form or deadline. Past Tennessee grants went to music, youth and family groups in Memphis and Nashville.
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Foundation
The Lawrence Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 22 days left
- Award
- $5,000 – $10K
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
A family foundation that gives program and general operating grants anywhere in the US. It funds environment and human services work, plus some disaster relief. Most grants are $5,000 to $10,000.
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Foundation
The Shubert Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 3, 2026 · 55 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Nonprofit theaters can apply for general operating support. Applications are due December 3, 2026. Take the online eligibility quiz first.
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Foundation
Clif Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Mar 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $5,000 – $50K
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
This foundation gives general operating grants to small and mid-size nonprofits. Typical grants are $5,000 to $50,000 for one year. It reviews applications twice a year.
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Foundation
Carolyn Smith Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Feb 1, 2027 · due Mar 1, 2027
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ! Local program: Davidson County, Sumner County
One-year operating grants for nonprofits that mainly serve Middle Tennessee, especially Davidson and Sumner counties. Top 2026 priorities were housing, hunger, job and income paths, and dementia. Groups must be 501(c)(3) and at least two years old.
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Federal
DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration · Department of Transportation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about May 18 – Jun 17, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $200K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
The Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) grant program provides
financial assistance to organizations that provide CMV operator training to future CDL holders in
the safe use of commercial motor vehicles. The program priority is...
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Foundation
The Shubert Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 14, 2026 · 5 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
- ! Only 5 days left to apply
Nonprofit dance companies and arts-related groups can apply for general operating support. Applications are due October 14, 2026. Take the online eligibility quiz first.
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Corporate
Whirlpool Corporation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Only near the company's Tennessee locations — check the program page
Whirlpool gives products, sponsorships, and grants for safe, healthy homes and strong neighborhoods. Nonprofits must be 501(c)(3)s within 20 miles of a Whirlpool site; schools, churches, fire and police departments, and sports teams are excluded. Send...
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Federal
DOT Federal Highway Administration · Department of Transportation · Open
- Deadline
- Due today (Oct 9, 2026)
- Award
- Up to $60M
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ! Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- ! Due today — apply now
- i Past Tennessee awards on file: 12
The intent of the PROTECT Competitive Grant Program is to fund projects to improve the resilience of the surface transportation system, including highways, public transportation, ports, and intercity passenger rail. Program goals include protecting:...
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Private
ProLiteracy Worldwide · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Dec 1, 2026 · due Jan 4, 2027
- Award
- Up to $6,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Grants up to $6,000 for nonprofits that teach adults to read, write and do math. Money can pay staff, teacher stipends, supplies or rent. There are four rounds each year.
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