General Grant Program (2025-26 Cycle)

General Grant Program (2025-26 Cycle) is sponsored by First Horizon Foundation. Focuses on strategic impact areas including education, leadership, and health services, with an annual application window typically opening on October 1st.

First Horizon Foundation - Grant Information & Application Details Hinchilla Home Learn Tools Funders ← Back to US Funders Directory Annual Giving : $15,709,765 (2023) Success Rate : Not publicly disclosed Grant Range : $500 - $50,000 (six-figure grants for public health and higher education institutions) Geographic Focus : 12-state footprint (Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, New York, Alabama, Georgia) Website : https://www.

firsthorizonfoundation. com Address : 165 Madison Ave, 12th Floor, Memphis, TN 38103 Mailing Address : PO Box 2078, Memphis, TN 38101-2078 Contact Person : Alana Hu First Horizon Foundation is the private, charitable foundation of First Horizon Corporation, established in 1993 to serve communities across the bank's operational footprint. Since its inception, the Foundation has distributed more than $150 million in grants.

In 2023, the Foundation awarded $15,709,765 in grants to nonprofit organizations. The Foundation operates across a 12-state footprint, with the bulk of funding remaining in Tennessee, particularly in Memphis where it is headquartered. In 2024, the Foundation celebrated the bank's 160th anniversary with a special "Grants for Good" campaign, awarding $1.

6 million to 160 nonprofits after receiving over 3,500 applications. The Foundation focuses on five strategic impact areas that align with community needs and the bank's commitment to corporate social responsibility.

General Grant Program : $500 - $50,000 (online application portal, annual cycle) Standard grants typically range from $500 to $50,000 Six-figure grants available for public health and higher education institutions Application period: October 1 - January 31 (certain regions have narrower windows) Decisions made within 90 days of submission ArtsFirst Grants (Memphis/Shelby County) : $5,000 - $30,000 (annual cycle) Partnership with ARTSmemphis established in 2012 Over $5.

8 million awarded to date to Memphis arts community Open to 501(c)(3) organizations in Shelby County with arts-based mission Requires minimum three-year history and active board of directors Application opens Fall 2025 for 2026 grants Grants for Good : Variable (special initiative) Special campaign tied to bank milestones 2024 campaign awarded $1.

6 million to 160 nonprofits The Foundation invests in five impact areas: Arts & Culture : "Emphasizing excellence and enrichment in the arts" Support for arts organizations, programs, and sponsorships Focus on artistic excellence and community enrichment ArtsFirst program serves as core vehicle for Memphis arts funding Education & Leadership : "Educating and developing the next generation of leaders" Large portion of Foundation giving Focus on teacher effectiveness Youth enrichment and after-school programs Higher education institutions (including six-figure grants) Note: K-12 schools not directly funded, but education-focused nonprofits serving K-12 students are eligible Environmental Sustainability : "Fostering a more sustainable future" Programs promoting environmental stewardship Sustainability initiatives Financial Literacy : "Promoting financial literacy within our communities" Youth and adult financial education programs Financial literacy classes and training programs Strong alignment with bank's core expertise Health & Human Services : "Improving the well-being of our communities" Community health programs Human services organizations Public health institutions (including six-figure grants) Solely religious organizations Operating budget deficits Charities that redistribute funds to other charitable organizations (except recognized united-fund type organizations) Governance and Leadership The Foundation is led by key personnel from First Horizon Corporation.

Historical board members have included: Clyde Billings : Assistant General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at First Horizon National Corp Candace Steele Flippin : Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer for First Horizon National Corp, who leads corporate social responsibility and corporate giving The ArtsFirst grant panel is composed of First Horizon Foundation representatives who make all funding decisions for that program.

Application Process & Timeline Applications are submitted through the Foundation's online grant portal at firsthorizonfoundation. com/Apply-for-a-Grant. Organizations must be eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in communities served by First Horizon Corporation across their 12-state footprint.

Application Period : October 1 - January 31 Note: Certain regions have narrower application windows Check the Foundation website for region-specific deadlines Eligibility Requirements : 501(c)(3) nonprofit status Located in First Horizon's service area (12-state footprint) Alignment with one or more of the five impact areas No funding restrictions (see "What They Don't Fund" section) Formal submission through online grant portal All requests must be formally submitted through the Foundation's online process Response Time : Applicants can expect a response within 90 days of the request's submission Notification Method : Recipients of the Grants for Good campaign were contacted by local First Horizon associates regarding their grant award Standard grant recipients notified through the online portal system While specific success rates are not publicly disclosed, the 2024 Grants for Good campaign provides some insight into competitiveness: Over 3,500 applications received Approximately 4.

6% success rate for this special campaign (note: this may not reflect typical success rates for general grants) Information about reapplication policies for unsuccessful applicants is not publicly disclosed. Organizations are encouraged to contact the Foundation directly for guidance on reapplying.

Application Success Factors Financial Literacy and Education Focus : According to Inside Philanthropy, "grant seekers with focused proposals on teacher effectiveness and financial literacy for youth may have success." The Foundation has a particular interest in these areas given the bank's core mission and expertise. Community Connection : The Foundation prioritizes nonprofits in communities where First Horizon operates.

Organizations located in the bank's 12-state footprint and demonstrating strong community ties have better alignment with the Foundation's mission. Education Grants Strategy : While K-12 schools are not directly funded, the Foundation "tends to fund other education-focused nonprofits, after school programs and youth enrichment activities."

Education-focused organizations serving K-12 populations should frame their work through this lens. Financial Literacy Programs : Both youth and adult financial literacy programs are prioritized. The Foundation supports "financial literacy classes and training programs" targeting diverse populations.

Baptist Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine : $1 million grant (paid over five years) - the single largest donation made to BHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine Memphis Urban League : Recipient of Grants for Good funding 18 Memphis Arts Organizations : $450,000 total through ArtsFirst program in 2024 Arts & Culture Applicants : For Memphis-area arts organizations, the ArtsFirst program requires "a minimum three-year history of presenting quality arts projects and programs, and an active board of directors."

Demonstrating organizational stability and governance is critical. Application Volume : The Grants for Good campaign received over 3,500 applications for 160 grants, demonstrating high competition. Strong alignment with funding priorities and clear demonstration of impact are essential.

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers Focus on priority areas with proven need : Financial literacy and education programs, particularly those addressing teacher effectiveness or youth financial literacy, align strongly with Foundation interests Demonstrate community impact : The Foundation has distributed over $150 million since 1993 and prioritizes organizations serving communities in their 12-state footprint Apply within the deadline window : October 1 - January 31 is the standard application period, though regional variations exist Plan for 90-day decision timeline : Build this timeframe into your project planning and budget cycles Consider grant size appropriately : While most grants range from $500-$50,000, public health and higher education institutions may request six-figure amounts for major initiatives Leverage partnership opportunities : The ArtsFirst program demonstrates the Foundation's willingness to create structured partnerships (like with ARTSmemphis) for focused impact Understand geographic priorities : While the Foundation operates across 12 states, Tennessee (particularly Memphis) receives substantial funding attention as the headquarters location First Horizon Foundation Official Website First Horizon Foundation - Cause IQ Profile First Horizon Foundation - Inside Philanthropy How the First Horizon Foundation Gives to Local Groups in Tennessee - Inside Philanthropy First Horizon Foundation Apply for a Grant First Horizon Foundation Awards $1.

6 Million to Grants for Good Recipients - PR Newswire First Horizon Foundation Awards $1 Million Grant to BHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine First Horizon Foundation - Instrumentl 990 Report First Horizon Foundation ArtsFirst Grants ARTSmemphis - ArtsFirst Program Memphis Flyer - First Horizon Foundation Grants $450,000 to 18 Local Arts Organizations First Horizon Foundation - Foundation Directory (Candid) Community Development Grants - First Horizon Foundation 🎯 You've done the research.

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