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Number of available Grants: 26

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 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

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

Grants to Tennessee Businesses to Advance New Technologies in Collaboration with IHEs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant to Tennessee businesses to advance new technologies in collaboration with local IHEs and research entities. Funding is intended to foster new partnerships and showcase the power of the state's research capacity. Grants are designed to encourage long-term bus...

GrantWatch ID#: 222245
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Grants to Tennessee Organizations to Increase Tourism in Their Communities

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Tennessee marketing, regional, and tourism organizations to increase tourism to their communities. Funding is intended to increase visitation, broaden the impact of marketing communication, and generate travel-related revenue. Tourism marketing efforts c...

GrantWatch ID#: 222595

Tax Credits to USA Businesses to Encourage Relocation to California

Deadline: 01/25/27

Tax credits to USA businesses to encourage business expansion and relocation to California. The purpose of this program is to support employment and economic development in the State of California. This program is open to businesses of any size that want to stay a...

GrantWatch ID#: 180343

Grants to Tennessee Qualifying Homeowners for Essential Home Repair Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee homeowners to support expenses associated with essential home repairs. Funding is intended to assist low-income elderly and disabled homeowners whose residences have critical structural issues or an essential system in need of replacement or co...

GrantWatch ID#: 208930

Grants to Tennessee Low-Income Households for Financial Assistance with Home Energy Payments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee qualifying households to defray the costs of home energy consumption. Funding is intended to assist low-income residents in paying their heating and cooling bills, including gas, electricity, oil, and other forms of energy. Crisis assistance is...

GrantWatch ID#: 208932

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Enhance Arts Programming in Dis...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and IHEs in eligible counties to enhance arts programming in disadvantaged communities. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 165824

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

Grants to Tennessee Households to Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee households to improve energy efficiency and lower energy-related expenses. Funding is intended to assist low-income households in reducing heating and cooling costs, particularly for the elderly, people with disabilities, and children, by impro...

GrantWatch ID#: 208934

In-Kind Grants of Volunteer Services to USA Entities for Community Service Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26

In-kind grants of volunteer services to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government entities, tribal governments, public schools, and universities in multiple states to benefit local communities. Applicants must contact staff before applying. The purpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 200391
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