For small towns in Tennessee, Alabama & Georgia

Money for your fire hall, library and park is out there.

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31grants in the Oct 24 issue
15with a posted deadline
7of those need no cash match
20 daysuntil the next deadline (Nov 13)

Counts from the October 24, 2026 issue.

Open now, closing soonest

Five from the October 24 issue. Days counted from the issue date.

20days leftFri, Nov 13

Museums & history · TN, AL, GA

Inspire! Grants for Small Museums

$5K–$75K

County history museums and heritage centers. Cost share required.

IMLS page →

38days leftTue, Dec 1

Libraries · AL

Alabama Humanities Mini Grants

Up to $2,500

An author talk or local history night. No cost share. Then monthly.

Alabama Humanities page →

52days leftTue, Dec 15

Fire & EMS · TN

Volunteer Fire Assistance wildland kit

~$3,000 in gear

TN departments serving under 10,000. Opens Nov 15; MOUs due Dec 1.

TN Forestry page →

68days leftThu, Dec 31

Parks & community · TN, AL, GA

Walmart Spark Good Local Grants

$250–$5,000

Park cleanups, pantries, library programs. Fire companies not eligible.

Walmart page →

76days leftFri, Jan 8

Main Street & arts · TN

Rural Arts Project Support

$1K–$25K

Concerts, classes, festivals in listed rural counties. No match this round.

TN Arts page →

+26 more in the full issue, sorted by fire, libraries, parks and nonprofits.

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FEMA Assistance to Firefighters (AFG, SAFER)Next round not announced. Last window closed Jun 22, 2026.
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Firehouse Subs Public Safety GrantOpens Thu, Jan 14, 2027, 2 PM ET. Fills fast.
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TN Local Parks and Recreation FundNext round not announced. 2027 date not posted.
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Dollar General Literacy GrantsOpens January 2027. Close date not posted.
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