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Q2: March 6 (Board Review May 6), Q3: June 19 (Board Review Aug 26), Q4: Sept 11 (Board Review Nov 11). Capital requests Q4 only, invitation-only.
The HCA Healthcare Foundation's Middle Tennessee Fund provides grants to 501(c)(3) organizations in the greater Nashville area, covering Davidson, Williamson, Wilson, Rutherford, Cheatham, Dickson, Robertson, and Sumner Counties. The Foundation offers three funding cycles annually for general operating and program grants, with capital requests considered by invitation only in Q4.
Eligible organizations must be established for at least three years with operating budgets between $500,000 and $20 million. Funding priorities include basic needs, primary care, health and wellbeing, and early childhood through secondary education. New applicants must complete an Applicant Inquiry Form through the GrantsConnect platform, while returning grantees can apply directly through the portal during open application windows.
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Please install one of the other recommended browsers. HCA Healthcare Foundation Grant opportunities in 2026 The Foundation will offer three funding cycles in 2026: General Operating & Program Grants: Considered in Q2, Q3, and Q4. Capital Requests: Invitation-only and considered exclusively in Q4.
Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations established for at least three years and headquartered in Davidson, Williamson, Wilson, Rutherford, Cheatham, Dickson, Robertson, or Sumner Counties.
HCA Healthcare Foundation (Middle Tennessee Fund) 2026 Dates Instructions for returning applicants: The HCA Healthcare Foundation has moved to GrantsConnect, a Blackbaud platform designed to make the grantmaking process simpler and more efficient. Organizations must have a GrantsConnect account before applying for grant support.
In order to create a GrantsConnect account, utilize Blackbaud ID to create an account, verify your email address and select a password. If your organization has previously completed an application in GrantsConnect – for another funder or donation provider – utilize your existing Blackbaud ID account credentials to access the HCA Healthcare Foundation GrantsConnect's Applicant Portal .
If you are not immediately taken to the HCA Healthcare Foundation application, paste the application link in the address bar. Instructions for new inquiries: Organizations that have never received funding from the Foundation - or have not received support within the past 18 months - must complete an Applicant Inquiry Form.
After submission, please allow at least two weeks for a response with next-step instructions from the HCA Healthcare Foundation team. When planning your submission, be sure to review the 2026 application deadlines to ensure timely consideration. Organizations must have a GrantsConnect account before submitting an Applicant Inquiry Form.
If you need to create a GrantsConnect account, utilize Blackbaud ID to create an account, verify your email address and select a password. If you have previously completed an application in GrantsConnect (even for another foundation), utilize your existing Blackbaud ID account credentials to access the HCA Healthcare Foundation GrantsConnect’s Applicant Inquiry Form .
In 2026, funding is restricted to organizations that meet the following criteria: Address community concerns related to basic needs, primary care, health and wellbeing, and early childhood through secondary education. 501c3 for at least three years and located in Davidson, Williamson, Wilson, Rutherford, Cheatham, Dickson, Robertson or Sumner Counties.
Minimum general operating budget of $500,000 / Maximum general operating budget of $20,000,000.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) organizations established for minimum 3 years with general operating budget of $500,000-$20,000,000, headquartered in Davidson, Williamson, Wilson, Rutherford, Cheatham, Dickson, Robertson, or Sumner Counties in Tennessee. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 19, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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