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Private
NFL Foundation / LISC · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 15, 2027 · 100 days left
- Award
- Up to $250K
- ! Local program: Cannon County, Cheatham County, Davidson County, Dickson County and 15 more counties
Capital grants to build or renovate community, middle school, and high school football fields in low-to-moderate income areas. General field support up to $50,000; matching field surface grants up to $250,000.
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Private
MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Grants for youth baseball and softball: field construction and renovation, lighting, programs, equipment, and education initiatives. Priority for underserved youth, girls, and minorities age 20 and under.
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Corporate
Vulcan Materials Company Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Dickson County, Hamilton County, Maury County
Vulcan's foundation gives grants to charities and local governments, like public schools and parks, near Vulcan quarries and offices. It funds education, environmental learning, basic needs and local history and culture. Send a letter with your plan,...
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Local
Knoxville Ice Bears Charitable Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Knox County
- ✓ No match required
The Ice Bears Foundation takes donation requests from Knoxville-area groups. It supports young athletes, education access and stronger communities. Apply any time with the online form.
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Foundation
Allan Jones Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Bradley County
A Cleveland, Tennessee family foundation started by the founder of Check Into Cash. It has no published guidelines or deadlines; inquiries and proposals are sent in writing by mail. Its listed past giving centers on Cleveland and Bradley County causes such...
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Corporate
Delek US (Delek Fund for Hope, a component fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee) · Open
- Deadline
- No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ! Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 37 more counties
Delek US employee-driven fund that grants to 501(c)(3) public charities where Delek does business, including the Middle Tennessee area. Requests are reviewed by a local Fund for Hope committee, then by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The...
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Foundation
The William and Charlotte Parks Foundation for Animal Welfare · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opening date not announced
- Award
- Up to $10K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
The Parks Foundation funds animal welfare projects like humane education, cruelty prevention, rescue training and research. It does not pay for spay/neuter, basic shelter costs or buildings. Awards are usually $10,000 or less.
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Private
Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 13, 2026 · 37 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
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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Private
USA Swimming Foundation (with U.S. Masters Swimming) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 15, 2026 · 39 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (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.
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Private
Southern Tennis Foundation (USTA Southern) · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opening date not announced
- Award
- Amount not specified
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Assistance to National Junior Tennis & Learning chapters for equipment, program essentials, and minor facility improvements. Serves the nine-state USTA Southern section, which includes Tennessee.
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Private
Kelly Brush Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opening date not announced
- Award
- Amount not specified
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- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
People with paralysis from a spinal cord injury can apply for adaptive sports equipment. Some get a $500 'Try It First' grant to rent gear. The next round opens in spring 2027.
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Private
Southern Tennis Foundation (USTA Southern) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Oct 1 – Nov 28, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
Funds tennis programs serving non-wheelchair athletes with intellectual, emotional, physical, hearing, or visual challenges. Two grant cycles each year in the USTA Southern section.
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Private
Southern Tennis Foundation (USTA Southern) · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Oct 1 – Nov 28, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
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Supports wheelchair tennis coaching, equipment, and tournament travel in the USTA Southern section. Two grant cycles each year.
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Private
Friends of NRA / The NRA Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 22, 2026 · 76 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
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.
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Private
America The Beautiful Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Dec 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $50K
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
This program pays for trail repair and planning on National Forest trails. Awards average up to $50,000 per trail. A Forest Service manager must sign an approval form.
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Private
U.S. Soccer Foundation and Musco Sports Lighting · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 31, 2026 · 85 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Funding for Musco sports lighting projects, including the Mini-Pitch System and soccer field lighting of all sizes. Applicants first obtain a Musco budget estimate, then apply; reviews occur at quarterly deadlines.
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Private
USA Swimming Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 15, 2026 · 39 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Grants help swim lesson programs give free or low-cost lessons to children. Money can also pay for rides to lessons. You must be an approved Swim Lesson Provider before November 15.
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Private
National Forest Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
Funds community engagement and stewardship projects on National Forests and Grasslands or adjacent public lands. Requires a 1:1 nonfederal match and runs two rounds a year.
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Private
USA Swimming / USA Swimming Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 15, 2026 · 39 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ✓ No match required
Grants help year-round USA Swimming clubs bring more young athletes into competitive swimming. Clubs should focus on reaching new and diverse communities. Awards are announced early next year.
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