Grants to Enhance Education, Healthcare, & Social Services
GrantID: 68217
Grant Funding Amount Low: $25,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $25,000
Summary
These grants provide meaningful support to nonprofit organizations that are making a difference in Tennessee, with a special focus on education, community and social services, and healthcare. The foundation awards funds through structured competitive cycles each year, making both annual operating support and larger one-time project awards available to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations. The overall intent is to help community-anchored nonprofits improve outcomes for people and families, especially those facing economic or social challenges.
The funding is not open to individuals or for-profit businesses. Grants are designed to help well-run nonprofits strengthen their capacity, support vulnerable populations, and sustain critical programs in areas like early childhood education, youth services, workforce development, health clinics, mental health, housing stability, and basic needs support. The foundation generally does not fund arts and culture programming, environmental causes, religious activities, fundraising event sponsorships, or projects outside its geographic and focus areas.
There are two main types of opportunities. Operational grants provide unrestricted support to help organizations cover everyday expenses and stabilize service delivery. These are typically offered through annual cycles where applicants submit a letter of interest or full application based on their history with the foundation. These awards often range up to moderate amounts that help cover a portion of operating budgets or program costs, with smaller requests regularly considered alongside larger ones.
Transformational grants are larger one-time awards aimed at strategic capacity-building, major program expansion, infrastructure upgrades, or capital improvements that elevate an organization’s long-term impact. These awards are usually made through a more involved process that includes information sessions and discussions with foundation staff before invitation to submit a full proposal.
Overall, this grant opportunity is oriented toward nonprofit organizations committed to improving life outcomes in the community through sustained, measurable impact.
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