Our Grants
The 2013 Grant Application is now available. Find important timeline information below.
How To Apply
Grantmaking is at the heart of The Community Foundation’s work to enhance the quality of life in Middle Tennessee. With deep roots in our community and expertise in effective philanthropy, we are positioned to assess community needs and opportunities and support quality programs providing solutions.
We award grants annually to nonprofits for a broad array of charitable purposes in areas such as education, the environment, the arts, health, social services, and more.
Our discretionary grants are awarded to respond to new programs, emerging needs and innovative services for the benefit of our community. Applications for discretionary grants are accepted annually from tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations serving Middle Tennessee. We are particularly interested in grant proposals addressing currently unmet community needs and providing long-term solutions.
The Board of The Community Foundation has the authority to award discretionary grants and may be aided in its efforts by Fund Advisory Committees constituted for that purpose. Find overview information on The Community Foundation's types of charitable funds and grantmaking processes, including discretionary grants described here.
The Community Foundation Discretionary Grant Timeline:
To RSVP for one of the three optional GivingMatters.com trainings listed in the grant timeline below, please contact Beth Groves at bgroves@cfmt.org. Space is limited.
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Application and guidelines made available |
May/June 2013 |
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Optional GivingMatters.com Training 1 |
Thursday, June 13, 2013, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Optional GivingMatters.com Training 2 |
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Optional GivingMatters.com Training 3 |
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
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Deadline to initiate NEW GivingMatters.com Profiles |
Thursday, July 18, 2013 |
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GivingMatters.com Profile updates due |
Thursday, July 25, 2013 |
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Grant applications due |
Thursday, August 1, 2013 - 4:30 p.m. |
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Applications reviewed |
Fall 2013 |
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Notification sent to applicants |
November 2013 |