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Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Grants is a grant from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee that funds nonprofits building a more thriving and inclusive community across Middle Tennessee. The foundation supports a broad range of causes including arts, education, health, human services, and civic engagement, with a commitment to addressing inequity and strengthening community connections.
Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving residents of Middle Tennessee. The foundation offers multiple grant programs throughout the year, including competitive grants and discretionary funds from donor-advised accounts supporting organizations across the region.
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Community Impact Grants – Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Building a more thriving and inclusive community * Access Your Fund _paid_ * Reserve A Space _account\_circle_ * [Accessibility _accessibility_](https://www. cfmt.
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* Access Your Fund _paid_ * Reserve A Space _account\_circle_ * [Accessibility _accessibility_](https://www. cfmt. org/nonprofits/grants/#reciteme) 2024 Community Impact Grantee Recipients Gather for a Convening.
* Donor Advised Fund FAQs * Community Impact Grantsexpand_more * Arts & Creative Culture * Child/Youth Development & Education * Community Impact Grants FAQs * Special Interest Grantsexpand_more * Special Interest Grantee Toolkit * Special Interest Grants FAQs ### Building a Vibrant Future ##### Grant Opportunities Supporting Arts, Education, and Mental Health Our **Community Impact Grants** focus on three key areas:**Arts & Creative Culture, Child/Youth Development & Education, and Positive Mental Health.
** Each of these areas is integral to supporting a vibrant, inclusive community where everyone can thrive. Middle Tennesseans deserve to experience greater belonging and well-being. CFMT’s Community Impact Grants focus areas align perfectly with our unique capacity to drive meaningful change and honor the generosity of our donors, who have supported these core areas for the past 30 years.
Through our Grants program, we continue to build on this legacy, ensuring that our community remains strong, creative, and resilient. ### Arts & Creative Culture ### Child/Youth Development & Education ### Positive Mental Health 2025 Community Impact Grant Reporting Form ##### **Grants Portal: Registering and Applying for a Grant** The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has updated our grant application system!
The Grants Portal, powered by Foundant’s Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM), is where all grant applications will now be submitted. **With the software transition, ALL applicants must create a new account. ** If you have any questions, reach out to us, we’re here to help!
Registration: What You’ll Need _expand\_more_ Here is the link to a **short how-to video** After clicking the link, select GLM Applicant Tutorial (New Dashboard). Then, use the drop-down menu to choose _GLM Applicant Tutorial Video_.
If you’re the first person from your organization to access our Grants Portal (GLM), you’ll need to register both: * Yourself as an individual user * Your organization in the system During registration, you’ll be asked to provide the following: ##### **Organization Information** * EIN / Tax ID (e.g., 12-3456789) * Phone Number (e.g., 615-555-1234 x123) ##### **Proposal Contact (You)** * Role within the organization * Email address (this becomes your GLM username) * Mailing Address (you can copy the organization’s address) ##### **Executive Officer Details** If you are the Executive Officer, select “Yes” and continue.
If you are not, select “No” and provide the following: * Role within the organization How to Apply _expand\_more_ When you are ready to apply for a specific grant opportunity, please click on the image and follow the steps in the flowchart below: What to Know When Applying for a Grant _expand\_more_ * Community Impact Grants are classified as unrestricted operating support.
Funds can be used at the discretion of the organization to cover any costs necessary to carry out its core mission work within one of CFMT’s focus areas. * Applicants may only apply to ONE focus area. Please choose the focus area that best describes your organization’s mission aligned work.
* Grants are awarded for one-year terms and requests must stay within our guidelines based upon the total size of the organization’s operating budget. **Budget Size****Maximum Request** $500,000 to $1,500,000$20,000 $1,500,000 to $3,000,000$25,000 $3,000,000 to $5,000,000$30,000 While CFMT is prioritizing supporting organizations whose total operating budget is less than $5,000,000, those above that amount are still eligible to apply.
community Impact Grant FAQs #### GivingMatters Requirement All 501(c)(3) public charities interested in being considered for a Community Foundation grant must maintain a complete and up-to-date profile in GivingMatters. com. This requirement ensures that we have all the necessary information to thoroughly consider your organization for funding.
**All profiles must be claimed or created — and fully completed — on the new GivingMatters. com platform by July 31, 2025. ** You’re welcome to begin and submit your CFMT grant application before completing your GivingMatters.
com profile, but please note: **both must be complete by the application deadline in order to be eligible for funding. ** Let us know if you need help at any point — we’re here to support you!
Community Impact Grant FAQs #### Community Impact Grant 2025 Timeline ###### **July 1 – July 31** Application open for submissions Applications under review ###### Late October – November: Community Impact Grants awards and declinations sent to nonprofits ###### Late November-December: ##### CFMT’s Community Impact Grants: General Info Virtual Session #### Questions?
Contact our experts in Philanthropy and Grantmaking Vice President of Community Impact Community Impact Program Officer Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee [[email protected]](https://www. cfmt. org/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3b5c524d52555c595a58507b585d564f1554495c) * [](https://www.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits in Middle Tennessee. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $20,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Grants is funded by Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Tennessee. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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