The Women’s Fund

The Women’s Fund, an endowment fund within the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, is dedicated to fund long-term solutions to transform the lives of women and girls in Middle Tennessee.

Funding Goals:

• Increase Economic self-sufficiency for women;
• Improve strategies for the prevention of violence against women and girls;
• Promotion of health, well-being, and talent of women and girls.

The Women’s Fund grants are classified as unrestricted operating support. Funds may be used at the discretion of the organization to cover any costs necessary to carry out its core mission and programs within one of The Women’s Fund focus areas.

The Women’s Fund maximum grant award will be $20,000 for organizations 3 years or older. Organizations under 3 years old may request up to a maximum of $5,000.

Animal Welfare

CFMT will continue to support organizations that provide the necessary care and resources to care for animals across Middle Tennessee.

Funding Goals:

• Increase free or low-cost spay/neuter services and educational programming on the effects of pet overpopulation
• Sponsor retention programs that would help keep pets in low-income homes.
• Provide a safe and healthy home for a pet available for adoption
• Promote education and the humane treatment of animals through animal adoptions, injured animal rescue, and the use of animals for therapeutic services for people.

Nonprofits may request grants up to a maximum of $15,000.

Lillian Ashley Fund

Lillian Ashley, a Manchester, Tennessee native, lived a wonderful life filled with extensive travel, but Lillian always wanted to give back to the community she loved. She created this endowment to benefit the children, animals, and the environment and conservation efforts of Coffee County. 

Funding Goals:

• Support for the wellbeing of children and youth;
• Provide for the care and welfare of animals, and;
  
• Support environment and conservation efforts.

Nonprofits may request grants up to a maximum of $15,000.

Bellevue Community Foundation

In 2007, the Bellevue Community Fund was established in association with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee with a goal to grow the fund and create a pool of charitable dollars to support programs serving the Bellevue Community. In 2020, the name evolved to become the Bellevue Community Foundation, an organization committed to working in collaboration with like-minded civic organizations in Bellevue.

Organizations located in the Bellevue area (37221 zip code) are welcome to apply for consideration for funding from the Bellevue Community Foundation.

Nonprofits may request grants up to a maximum of $5,000.

Community Foundation for Dickson County

Established in 1999, Community Foundation for Dickson County promotes the quality of life in Dickson County and provides a way for citizens to make lasting gifts for the improvement and benefit of future generations. The Foundation serves as an endowment that will benefit the community in perpetuity. At the onset, The Community Foundation for Dickson County selected three categories to address: improved education, invigorated leadership, and an enhanced quality of life.

Funding Goals:

• Support for environmental efforts;
• Support the needs of youth and the elderly, and;
• Preservation of historical places in the Dickson County.

Organizations located in Dickson County are welcome to apply for consideration of funding from the Community Foundation for Dickson County.

Nonprofits may request grants up to a maximum of $5,000.

Community Foundation of Rutherford County

Established in 2017, Community Foundation of Rutherford County promotes the betterment of Rutherford and Cannon Counties and provides a way to make lasting gifts for the benefit of nonprofits in our community.

Organizations located in Rutherford and Cannon Counties are welcome to apply for consideration of funding from the Community Foundation of Rutherford County.

Nonprofits may request grants up to a maximum of $5,000.

The Sports Fund

The Sports Fund exists to help ensure that children across this community can become part of activities using a team approach, such as sports, teams, troupes, to keep children and youth out of trouble, particularly in the critical afterschool hours.

Funding Goals:

• Organizations with programs using a team approach which provide children and youth with a sense of belonging and hope.

Nonprofits may request grants up to a maximum of $5,000.