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Community Impact Grants - Child/Youth Development & Education is sponsored by Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. These grants support nonprofit organizations or networks that implement holistic approaches to address the diverse needs of young people's overall growth, success, and lifelong resilience – inside and outside of school. Literacy programs are often included in this focus area.
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Community Impact Grants – Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee A new chapter for Community Impact grantmaking After listening closely to nonprofit partners across Middle Tennessee, we’re evolving our grantmaking toward longer commitments, deeper partnership, and less paperwork.
Announcement and Changes for 2026-2027 Community Impact Grants Over the past couple of years, nonprofit partners across Middle Tennessee have consistently shared an important truth with us: meaningful community change takes time, steady partnership, and flexible support . At the same time, traditional annual grant cycles often create unnecessary uncertainty and administrative burden.
“We’ve heard that clearly, and we believe our grantmaking should evolve in response. ” As a result, CFMT is beginning to explore a more long-term, partnership-centered approach to Community Impact grantmaking. Priorities guiding this transition Longer commitments give nonprofit partners room to plan and execute on mission.
Lighter administrative load Reducing repetitive paperwork so staff time goes back to the work that matters. Creating space for ongoing conversation, shared learning, and real partnership. Aligned with real timelines Funding cycles that match the pace at which community change actually happens.
A multiyear partnership model designed around how community change really works. What this means in practice FOR CURRENT GRANTEES A Streamlined Renewal Current Community Impact grantees in good standing will be invited into a simplified renewal process for the 2026–2027 fiscal year — no full reapplication required while CFMT prepares the launch of the updated multiyear model in 2027.
FOR PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS A Pause For This Cycle CFMT will not open a new competitive Community Impact grant cycle during the 2026–2027 fiscal year. Additional details about future Community Impact opportunities and timelines will be shared in Q1 2027.
WAYS TO STAY ENGAGED Other Opportunities Continue Special Interest Grants continue to operate annually each January, and CFMT remains responsive to emerging community needs and opportunities throughout the year as this work evolves. We know thoughtful evolution requires listening, trust, and partnership.
In the months ahead, we look forward to continuing conversations with nonprofit leaders and community partners as we shape this next chapter together. “Nonprofits do their best work when they have greater stability, stronger relationships, and more time focused on mission rather than paperwork. ” We remain grateful for the partnership and trust nonprofit leaders continue to share with us as we shape this work together.
We’ll have more to share in the first quarter of 2027, so check back then for updates. Get updates as this work evolves Questions? Contact our experts in Philanthropy and Grantmaking Vice President of Community Impact Director of Grants Management Community Impact Program Officer 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 or networks implementing holistic approaches to child and youth development and education in Middle Tennessee. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows average of $22,000 (2024). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Impact Grants - Child/Youth Development & Education 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.
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Special Interest Grants - The Women's Fund is sponsored by Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. These grants are classified as unrestricted operating support and can be used at the discretion of the organization to cover any costs necessary to carry out its core mission and programs within one of The Women's Fund focus areas. Focus areas include Women's Health, Women's Safety, Women's Economic Stability, and Girls' Growth and Opportunity.
Community Grants for Tennessee Visual Arts (William N. Rollins Fund for the Arts) is sponsored by Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. This program provides funding for community arts nonprofits and eligible government entities in Tennessee for visual arts, arts education, or art therapy programs, supporting organizations that advance creative expression and arts access.