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Find similar grantsThe Frist Foundation Grant Program is sponsored by The Frist Foundation. Supports non-profit agencies in Nashville/Middle Tennessee with a focus on human services, agency efficiency, and technology upgrades.
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Grants – The Frist Foundation For over 40 years, we have been dedicated to sustaining and improving the quality of life in Nashville and the broader Middle Tennessee area by investing in nonprofit organizations. We focus on agencies that address significant community challenges in comprehensive and collaborative ways. In 2026, we will be using a new grants management system to coordinate all grant requests.
The Foundation has outlined the following requirements and exclusions in regards to our grant making: Primarily serving Davidson County residents Operating for at least three years Updated profile on GivingMatters.
com Operating budget of at least $250,000 Organization’s focus area is in one of the following: Arts & Culture, Food Insecurity, Health Disparities, Human Services, Immigrants & Refugees, Nonprofit Infrastructure, and Unhoused Neighbors Grant request is in line with one of the grant focuses below.
Operational or programmatic expenses, including salaries Endowment or scholarship funding Hospitals or nursing homes Religious organizations for religious purposes The Frist Foundation is interested in funding projects that will increase service capacity or ensure an organization’s long-term sustainability.
These might include capital needs, the creation of earned revenue streams, or supporting consulting expenses for strategic planning or financial management. This does not include operational expenses including salaries or programmatic expenses. The technology grant program is designed to help agencies work differently and more effectively using technology.
In a rapidly changing environment, we see technology as integral to agency collaboration, data collection, workflow and improving the level of service to clients. This does not include hardware upgrades. Additionally, we provide annual support for Hands On Nashville’s GeekCause, which matches Nashville tech experts with community partners in need of their services.
From tech consultation to solution implementation, GeekCause provides a low-cost platform for agencies to solve tech-based challenges through the support of skilled volunteers. We often recommend agencies reach out to GeekCause before applying for a technology grant. The Frist Foundation makes dozens of operational grants each year, the most significant being to The Frist Art Museum.
The Foundation also supports organizations that we describe as “Nonprofit Infrastructure” including The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, The United Way of Greater Nashville, Hands On Nashville, Community Resource Center, and Young Leaders Council, among others. Please note: The Foundation is not currently making new grants for operating or programmatic expenses.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) organizations primarily serving Davidson County, TN residents, operating for at least three years, with a minimum operating budget of $250,000 and an updated profile on GivingMatters.com. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $5,000 - $100,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Technology Grants is sponsored by The Frist Foundation. This program helps agencies work more effectively through technology improvements such as software implementation, agency collaboration tools, data collection, and workflow enhancements. It focuses on technology that improves the level of service to clients or agency productivity. Funding excludes hardware upgrades and is often recommended following consultation with GeekCause. Geographic focus: Davidson County, Tennessee (Nashville) Focus areas: Nonprofit Infrastructure, Technology
General Grants is sponsored by The Frist Foundation. The Frist Foundation funds projects aimed at increasing service capacity or ensuring long-term organizational sustainability. Supported activities include capital needs (equipment or buildings), the creation of earned revenue streams, and consulting expenses for strategic planning, board development, or financial management. This program does not fund operational or programmatic expenses, salaries, endowments, or event sponsorships. Geographic focus: Davidson County, Tennessee (Nashville) Focus areas: Arts & Culture, Food Insecurity, Health Disparities, Human Services, Immigrants & Refugees, Nonprofit Infrastructure, Unhoused Neighbors
Technology Grants is sponsored by The Frist Foundation. This program helps agencies work more effectively through technology improvements such as software implementation, agency collaboration tools, data collection, and workflow enhancements. It focuses on technology that improves the level of service to clients or agency productivity. Funding excludes hardware upgrades and is often recommended following consultation with GeekCause. Geographic focus: Davidson County, Tennessee (Nashville) Focus areas: Nonprofit Infrastructure, Technology