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Number of available Grants: 28

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, and Housing Authorities for Low-Income Housing

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and housing authorities to promote affordable housing for renters. Funding is intended for the construction, acquisition, or renovation of rental housing projects that are designed for low-income re...

GrantWatch ID#: 207598

Grants to Tennessee Local Government Agencies for Projects that Enhance Transportation Infrast...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Tennessee local government agencies for the development and improvement of local transportation infrastructure. Applicants must conduct a public hearing prior to applying. Funding is intended to create safe facilities and trails for non-vehicle traffic, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174100

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Projects to Preserve Historically Significant Sites Through...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for projects to preserve historically significant sites throughout the state. The purpose of the program is to acquire and protect heritage sites connected to the Civil War and the Underground Railroad. Eligible sites ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 205300

Grants to Tennessee Schools, Local Governments, Organizations, Individuals, and Museums to Pre...

Deadline: 11/14/26

Grants to Tennessee educational institutions, local governments, organizations, individuals, and museums for projects and programs to preserve historic sites. The purpose of the program is to support the preservation of significant war and military-related sites t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205301

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits to Increase Awareness of and Responses to Climate...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations to increase awareness of and responses to climate change and extreme weather. Funding is intended for research, journalism activities, and conferences that serve to enhance political stability, share knowle...

GrantWatch ID#: 210862

Grants to Tennessee Law Enforcement Agencies to Improve School Security

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee law enforcement agencies to improve safety and security in local K-12 public schools and charter schools. Funding is intended to place full-time school resource officers in schools across the state. The funded personnel will connect schools and...

GrantWatch ID#: 215268

Grants and Financial Assistance to USA Government Employees to Help Purchase a Home

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $9,000 and financial assistance to USA government employees to help purchase a home. Funding is intended to benefit government employees at all levels, including but not limited to postal service employees, clerical staff, general administration, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217375
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Grants to Ohio Schools to Acquire, Construct, and Renovate Facilities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Ohio schools to acquire, construct, and renovate facilities. Funding is intended to provide high-quality facilities for students. There is a focus on proposals that support the following groups of students: students who are economically or educationally ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229314
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Grants to Tennessee Rural Health Councils for Suicide Prevention Efforts

Deadline: 06/12/26

The summary grant details are still being written by our team. You can click here to see our work in progress and go directly to the funder's application page on their website.

GrantWatch ID#: 229517

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts and Cultural Programs

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government agencies for arts and cultural projects and programming. Funding is intended for publicly accessible arts activities. The goal of the grant program is to increase the availability of arts e...

GrantWatch ID#: 180772

Grants to Tennessee Public Schools and School Districts for Arts Enrichment Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Tennessee public schools and school districts for arts enrichment activities. Funding is intended for costs associated with arts education activities during the school day, including compensation for teaching artists, admission fees for c...

GrantWatch ID#: 176353

Awards to Tennessee Entities for the Study and Preservation of State Heritage

Deadline: 12/31/26

Awards to Tennessee organizations, government entities, corporations, groups, and individuals to recognize exceptional endeavor in promoting the study and preservation of Tennessee's heritage. The awards are intended to honor outstanding contributions to historic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221149

Service Contract to a Louisiana Artist or Artist Team for Artwork for a Designated Site

Deadline: 06/29/26

The summary grant details are still being written by our team. You can click here to see our work in progress and go directly to the funder's application page on their website.

GrantWatch ID#: 229950

Grants to Tennessee Local Governments, Counties, and Cities for Capital and Infrastructure Pro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee local governments, counties, and cities for capital projects and infrastructure improvements in eligible communities throughout the state. Applicants must hold a public meeting prior to applying. Project types include public health and safety, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167683