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Federal
Forest Service · Department of Agriculture · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 12, 2026 · 4 days left
- Award
- $200K – $750K
- ✓ Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ! Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- ! Only 4 days left to apply
- i Past Tennessee awards on file: 3
The intent of the National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share grant program is to advance solutions to the economic, health, and environmental challenges faced by communities. This year’s program focuses on advancing community tree resource...
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Foundation
Robinson Foundation · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Due Oct 15, 2026 · 7 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
- ✓ Available in Tennessee
- ! Only 7 days left to apply
A family foundation that funds charities serving the Southern U.S., including Tennessee. Areas include children and families, disaster relief, medical help, veterans, animal welfare and education. Apply online during the spring or fall window.
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Corporate
JD Finish Line Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Oct 15, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $10K
- ✓ Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
The JD Finish Line Foundation gives grants of up to $10,000 to nonprofits across the country. Each of three yearly rounds has its own focus: health, job skills or safe communities. The current safe communities round closes October 15.
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Tennessee state
TN Office of Criminal Justice Programs (Dept. of Finance & Administration) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 19, 2026 · 11 days left
- Award
- Up to $100K
- ✓ Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
- ✓ Available in Tennessee
- ! Only 11 days left to apply
Equipment grants that help domestic violence shelters already funded by OCJP prepare for and respond to disasters. Personnel and travel costs are not allowed.
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Federal
AmeriCorps · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 20, 2026 · 12 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ! Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- ! Only 12 days left to apply
- i Past Tennessee awards on file: 30
AmeriCorps improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. AmeriCorps brings people together to tackle some of the country’s most pressing challenges through national service and volunteerism....
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Private
Public Entity Partners (Tennessee local-government risk pool) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 30, 2026 · 22 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
- ✓ Available in Tennessee
- ! Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Tennessee cities and agencies insured by Public Entity Partners can get help paying for driver safety tools and training. It is a 50/50 matching grant. Motor vehicle record checks are paid at 100%, up to your limit.
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Foundation
The Lawrence Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Oct 31, 2026 · 23 days left
- Award
- $5,000 – $10K
- ✓ Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
- ✓ 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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Corporate
Oshkosh Corporation Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Oct 31, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
The Oshkosh Corporation Foundation funds nonprofits that fight poverty. It supports food and shelter, job training, youth mentoring and groups that help first responders. Priority goes to places where Oshkosh workers live, with four deadlines a year.
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Private
State Justice Institute · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 1, 2026 · 24 days left
- Award
- Up to $300K
- ✓ Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ! Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
The State Justice Institute funds projects that improve how state and local courts work. Courts and national court support groups can apply. Every grant needs a cash match at least equal to the award.
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Corporate
Erie Insurance · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 6, 2026 · 29 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
- ✓ Available in Tennessee
Erie Insurance funds nonprofits, schools and towns in the states where it sells insurance, including Tennessee. Focus areas are safety, community building and the environment. Requests up to $25,000 are taken any time; bigger requests have set deadlines.
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Local
Henry County Helping Hand, Inc. · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Oct 12, 2026 · due Nov 13, 2026
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
- ! Local program: Henry County
Henry County's yearly radio auction gives its proceeds to local groups. Nonprofits, schools, colleges, local government and fire departments in Henry County can apply online. The window is October 12 to November 13, 2026.
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Private
USA Swimming Foundation (with U.S. Masters Swimming) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 15, 2026 · 38 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
- ✓ 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
USA Swimming Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 15, 2026 · 38 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
- ✓ 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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Tennessee state
TN Department of Agriculture – Division of Forestry · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Oct 15, 2026 · due Nov 15, 2026
- Award
- Up to $20K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
- ✓ Available in Tennessee
Communities at wildfire risk that have an approved Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) can get reimbursement grants for fuel reduction, firebreaks, dry hydrants, access improvements, signage and resident education. A first mitigation grant is up to...
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Corporate
TC Energy (Columbia Gulf Transmission) · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 16, 2026 · 39 days left
- Award
- $1,000 – $25K
- ✓ Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
- ! Only near the company's Tennessee locations — check the program page
TC Energy gives grants to groups within about 20 miles of its pipelines, including the Columbia Gulf line in Tennessee. It funds gear and hazmat training for first responders and other community needs. Most grants are $1,000 to $25,000.
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Corporate
Domtar · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 30, 2026 · 53 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
- ! Only near the company's Tennessee locations — check the program page
Domtar funds groups working on education and literacy, people in need, and the environment near its sites. Apply through the online form between January 1 and November 30. Requests are reviewed every two months.
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Corporate
Walmart / Walmart Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 30, 2026 · 53 days left
- Award
- $250 – $5,000
- ✓ Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
- ! Only near the company's Tennessee locations — check the program page
Local Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs and distribution centers give cash grants of $250 to $5,000 to groups serving their area. Nonprofits, schools, local governments and faith groups running community projects can apply. Apply through a Spark Good account on...
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Tennessee state
TN Department of Agriculture – Division of Forestry · Opening soon
- Deadline
- Opens Nov 15, 2026 · due Dec 15, 2026
- Award
- Amount not specified
Should we apply? · Get ready
- ✓ Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
- ✓ Available in Tennessee
- i Past Tennessee awards on file: 18
Fire departments serving populations under 10,000 can apply for a wildland fire suppression kit of protective gear and hand tools worth about $3,000. Departments must be legally organized and have a current memorandum of understanding with the Division of...
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Private
Friends of NRA / The NRA Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Dec 22, 2026 · 75 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
- ✓ Available in Tennessee
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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Federal
AmeriCorps · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 13, 2027 · 97 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- ✓ Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
- ✓ Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- ! Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- i Past Tennessee awards on file: 61
AmeriCorps improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. AmeriCorps brings people together to tackle some of the country’s most pressing challenges through national service and volunteerism....
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