While the Foundation’s funding priority is our scholarship program, we also partner directly with Middle Tennessee organizations to drive transformative change for students and communities.
GRANT GUIDELINES
We encourage grant seekers to explore our Key Initiatives and read about past and current grantees. Application is by invitation only and funding is restricted to the same 40 Middle Tennessee counties as our scholarship.
Our 4-Step Grant Guidelines:
Align with Foundation
Mission and Key Initiatives
College & Career Readiness
Literacy
Principal and Teacher Leadership
Advocacy
Serve within our 40 Middle Tennessee Counties
The Foundation does not fund the following:
Building and capital campaigns or debt retirement
Individuals
Legislative lobbying or other political purposes
Sponsorships or fundraising events
If your organization fits these guidelines, connect with us!
To find out if your project fits one of the Foundation’s key initiatives, please submit a brief, 1-page document describing the project through our contact page. We will respond promptly and share next steps. We want to hear from you!
TIMELINE
Once a year, after we have awarded our college scholarships, the Foundation extends invitations for grant applications.
EARLY SPRING
Foundation extends grant invitations, conducts site visits, and pre-review meetings
MAY
Grant decisions are made by the Foundation board
FEATURED GRANTS
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