These foundations have a track record of funding faith-based work in Tennessee, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
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outreach ministryeducationmission endeavors+3 more
Who can apply: Projects, initiatives, and advancement of new or existing programs are encouraged. Grants for covering or offsetting normal organization operating costs are discouraged. Category A supports ministries outside St. John's that provide outreach ministry or resources for education and mission endeavors of the ELCA, domestic and foreign. Category B supports ministries and physical facilities within St. John's for outreach, education, mission, additional facilities, and maintenance/preservation/improvement of physical facilities.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) organizations and public agencies serving the tri-county area of Grundy, Marion, and Franklin. Faith-based organizations are eligible only for initiatives serving grant priorities in the broader community. Previously funded organizations may reapply for new projects, programs, or enhancements. One application per cycle.
Catholic educationfaith formationreligious outreach+1 more
Who can apply: Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity or religious organization; values must align with the teachings of the Catholic Church; mission must fit one of the foundation's supported cause categories; prior grantees must submit a final grant report before reapplying.
Local community needsHunger reliefEconomic opportunity+4 more
Who can apply: Applicants must have a Walmart Spark Good account, be verified by Deed, and serve the same service area as the facility from which funding is requested. Eligible applicants include qualifying 501(c)(3) public charities, government entities, schools with an NCES number or 501(c)(3) status, and faith-based organizations with projects benefiting the community at large. Organizations may submit up to 25 pending or approved applications at a time and may not reapply to the same facility within the same fiscal year after receiving funding.
Healthcare workforce recruitmentHealthcare workforce retentionPrimary care+4 more
Who can apply: Physician practice sites must be underserved Tennessee facilities. Dental sites may be FQHCs, charitable clinics, faith-based clinics, or other qualifying clinics. Eligible positions include primary care physicians, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, dentists, and qualifying emergency medicine physicians. Owners, equity partners, and immediate family members of practice site administrators are ineligible for sign-on or retention bonuses.
Who can apply: Organizations that align with the foundation's mission (faith, family, community). Prefer 501(c)(3) organizations in good standing; emphasis on organizations that have not received a grant in the last 12 months. The site notes the organization may have volunteer staff or paid staff; audits and prior grants are asked about in the form.
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