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Helper Grants | Nashville Predators Giving Back to SMASHVILLE Through an annual grant cycle, the Nashville Predators Foundation gives out hundreds of thousands of dollars to local charities for projects and programs benefiting youth and their families in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. In 2026, the foundation distributed a record-breaking $855,642 to 199 charitable organizations. Helper Grants Open: Oct.
1, 2026 Grant Deadline: Jan. 8, 2027, at midnight 2026 Email Announcement: Late April Applicant must be a 501c3 organization or government agency serving the Nashville or Middle Tennessee area Projects/programs must benefit youth and their families Each organization can only submit ONE application. Grants may range from $500 to a maximum of $10,000.
The average 2026 grant was $4,300 Projects with a detailed itemized list of grant expenses are more likely to be funded. Organizations looking to partner with the Nashville Predators and the Nashville Predators Foundation beyond funding are given stronger consideration. Organizations whose operating budget is under $2.
0 million will receive priority consideration. Organizations that have received funding in three consecutive years will be considered but organizations that have not received grants in consecutive years may receive priority consideration. Grant check presentation takes place in May.
A charity representative must be present at the presentation to accept the check. Checks will not be mailed.
Specific projects involving youth and families General operating costs (including building/facility repairs and updates) Staff salaries & benefits, program per diems Sponsorship or fundraising of any kind Endowments or reserve funds or grants to individuals PTAs, PTOs or Booster Clubs (We do donate items to auctions & raffles, please see information on donations here .)
Foundation grants are reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors, which consists of individuals from the Nashville community and team representatives. All applicants are notified in late April via email and funding is distributed by early May. For this reason, we do not accept requests for funding projects in April or May of that year.
It is however acceptable to request funding for a project in April or May of the following year. If funding needs change after grant is approved, please contact us. All grant recipients must submit a midyear and final report by the preset deadline.
2026 Grant Recipient Reminders Click here to view your application and submit your midyear and final report. All funding must be used by Feb. 15, 2027 (unless a special request is submitted).
Reports are available to view and submit on the grant application site prior to the deadline. Mid-Year Report due Oct. 30, 2026 Final Report due Feb.
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Inc. Daystar Counseling Ministries East Nashville Hope Exchange, Inc. Easter Seals Tennessee, Inc. Edgehill Neighborhood Partnership Endure Athletics Foundation Fannie Battle Day Home for Children, Inc. Feed America First of Tennessee, Inc. Gamers Outreach Foundation Gift of Life Marrow Registry GiGi's Playhouse Nashville Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee Inc. God's Company dba Food for the Soul Gordon Jewish Community Center GraceWorks Ministries, Inc. Greater Nashville Area Scholastic Hockey Habitat for Humanity of Sumner County Habitat for Humanity Williamson Maury Harmony Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Homesafe Of Sumner, Wilson, And Robertson Counties Hospice of the Highland Rim Foundation, Inc. Hospital Hospitality House Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee Launch That Business Sis Inc. Learning Matters Incorporated Make-A-Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee McNeilly Center For Children, Inc. Metro Nashville Public Schools Middle Tennessee Pow Wow, Inc. Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center Nashville Diaper Connection Nashville Elite Hockey Club, Inc. Nashville Figure Skating Club Nashville Freedom School Partnership Nashville Humane Association Nashville Inner City Ministry, Inc. Nashville Junior Roller Derby Nashville Launch Pad Inc. Nashville Public Library Foundation Nashville Safe Haven Family Shelter Inc. Nashville Tools for Schools, Inc. Nashville Youth Basketball Association Nashville Youth for Christ, Inc. Nashville Youth Hockey League, Inc. National Museum of African American Music Nolensville High School PTSO Nueva Vida Food Project / Trustees of the Presbytery of Middle Tennessee Operation Andrew Group, Inc. Operation Stand Down Tennessee Pastoral Counseling Centers of Tennessee, Inc. Pathways Kitchen Corporation Refuge Center for Counseling Retrieving Independence, Inc. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville, Tennessee, Inc. SAFE Soldiers and Families Embraced SCHS Bison Hockey Club Inc. Special Olympics Tennessee, Inc. Stones River Lodge Foundation Support and Training for Exceptional Parents Team CJ Colas Uterine Cancer Foundation Tennessee Alliance for Kids Inc. Tennessee Association of Craft Artists Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition Tennessee Environmental Council Tennessee Golf Foundation Tennessee Lions Charities, Inc. Tennessee Voices for Victims Tennessee Wildlife Federation, Inc. Tennessee Wolverines Hockey Foundation Tullahoma Fine Arts Center Turnip Green Creative Reuse United Service Organizations, Incorporated Unlimited Potential Community Development Corporation Vanderbilt University - Susan Gray School Vanderbilt University Medical Center Victor S.
Johnson III Nashville Children's Alliance, Inc. W. O. Smith/Nashville Community Music School Wayne Reed Christian Childcare Center wear blue: run to remember Grant Amount Given by Year In 2022, the Preds Foundation renamed their grants program to Helper Grants after former Preds Senior VP & Advisor Gerry Helper.
Helper retired after 40-plus years in the NHL, including 24 with Nashville, where he ended his career as Preds Foundation Chairman of the Board. Every summer, the Foundation visits some of the Helper Grant recipients to see the grants in action! Check out the stories of how local organizations have been able to utilize the grants and keep up with our visits at the link below.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government agencies serving youth and families in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500 to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Nashville Predators Foundation Grants is funded by Nashville Predators Foundation. 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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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.