We want partners to feel informed, supported, and confident as they explore whether our funding aligns with their work. Below are answers to the questions we hear most often about our grantmaking approach, eligibility, timeline, and application process.
Organizations must:
Yes. While most of our funding stays in Middle Tennessee, we occasionally support statewide, national, or international organizations, especially within our animal welfare, environment, and healthcare portfolios.
Our top priorities for 2026 include:
We also welcome opportunities in: Animal Welfare, Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, and Healthcare.
Spring Cycle – Operational Grants
Open application period from February 1 – March 1. These grants support organizational health and community impact.
Fall Cycle – Invitation-Only
Select partners may be invited to apply for strategic initiatives, capital campaigns, or medical research, treatment, and advocacy projects.
Organizations will be notified following our June board meeting each year.
Yes. The application includes an optional section where you can share information about strategic initiatives, capital needs, or medical research projects for consideration in our invitation-only Fall cycle.
Operational Grants are one-year commitments.
Select Fall Cycle grants may receive one-year or multi-year support depending on the scope of the initiative.
Applications open February 1 – March 1.
Visit our grant portal to create an account, start an application, or return to an existing one.
Yes. Organizations with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor are eligible to apply.
Yes. The application has a couple of additional questions for returning grantees.
Use the “Forgot Password” option in the portal to reset your login credentials.
Yes. If you have questions about eligibility, timing, or the application process, please reach out through our contact form. We’re happy to help.
