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Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee – Positive Mental Health & Quality of Life Grants is a grant from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee that funds nonprofits working to strengthen mental health, well-being, and quality of life across Middle Tennessee. This Community Impact Grant focuses on three interconnected priority areas: Arts & Creative Culture, Child/Youth Development & Education, and Positive Mental Health.
Projects should advance belonging, inclusion, and community resilience for residents of Middle Tennessee. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations serving mental and behavioral health needs or related quality-of-life goals in the region. Award amounts average approximately $22,000.
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Community Impact Grants expand_more Child/Youth Development & Education Community Impact Grants FAQs Special Interest Grants expand_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. Child/Youth Development & Education 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 Porta l, 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: EIN / Tax ID (e.g., 12-3456789) Phone Number (e.g., 615-555-1234 x123) 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 Create your password and click Create Account to complete your registration. 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. 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!
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Contact our experts in Philanthropy and Grantmaking Vice President of Community Impact Community Impact Program Officer Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee © 2026 Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee California Consumer Privacy Act The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in Middle Tennessee serving mental health or quality of life needs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows average ~$22,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee – Positive Mental Health & Quality of Life 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.
Special Interest Grant Opportunities (Various Funds) is sponsored by Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Special Interest Fund Grants provide programmatic support to organizations within specific focus areas, including enhancing the health and well-being of children and youth, providing for the care and welfare of animals, and supporting environmental and conservation initiatives.
Positive Mental Health Grants is sponsored by Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. These grants support nonprofit organizations that provide mental and behavioral health services for vulnerable populations, especially children and youth, seniors, disabled/differently-abled communities, and caregivers. Primary funding goals include increasing access to mental health services and fostering social connectedness and community support networks.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.