Our Grants

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.
 

The Community Foundation Discretionary Grant Timeline:


Application and guidelines made available

May 2012

Grant applications due

August 1, 2012

Applications reviewed

Fall 2012

Notification sent to applicants

November 2012


The Community Foundation
of Middle Tennessee

3833 Cleghorn Ave, Ste 400, Nashville, TN 37215-2519

888-540-5200 or 615-321-4939 or 615-327-2746 (fax)

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