New updates to the small grants program starting July 1, 2024!
- The small grants program will now be an annual program.
- Grants will be offered in the fall each year.
- The next grant offering will open on Friday, August 30, 2024.
- You can now request funding of up to $15,000.
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This is an increase from $10,000.
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The Coalition's Board of Directors offers an annual small grant award of up to $15,000.00 per grant. In keeping with the mission of the Coalition, the grant awards must BUILD CAPACITY in the disability community and include a sustainability plan.
What is Capacity Building?
Definition of capacity building adopted by the Board of Directors in June 2018:
CAPACITY BUILDING is not just about the capacity of a nonprofit today -- it's about the future. Distinct capacity building projects such as identifying a communications strategy, improving volunteer recruitment, developing a leadership succession plan, identifying more efficient uses of technology, and engaging in collaborations with community partners -- all build the capacity of a charitable nonprofit to effectively deliver its mission in the future. When capacity building is successful, it strengthens a nonprofit’s ability to fulfill its mission over time and enhances the nonprofit’s ability to have a positive impact on lives and communities.
~ National Council of Nonprofits
Who can apply?
- Projects/organizations in the State of Tennessee, that are IRS - designated tax-exempt organizations - 501(c)(3) and government entities
- As part of the annual budget, the project/organization's unrestricted funds must be less than $2 million
- Projects/organizations that are ready to build capacity in the disability community.
Please note that prior grant recipients cannot re-apply for two years, except for topic-specific grant cycles.
The small grants program does NOT fund:
- Individual or family grants
- Membership fees
- Conferences
- Fundraisers
- Replacement of lost funding
- Reimbursement for purchases previously made
- General operating cost
- Political Activities
- Social events
Example of funded proposals:
- To add technology for outreach, communication, managing finances, data storage, and optimizing operations
- Create a resource library of videos/podcasts
- Develop a formal volunteer program
- Purchasing equipment (i.e., hearing assistive technology, computers) that can be used by many individuals and over time
- Assist in the funding of a new chapter of the organization
Ready to learn more and apply? If so, use this link: https://www.tndisability.org/application-process
If you would like to be added to the Small Grants email notification list please use this link to register your email address: https://form.jotform.com/232266260440044
For more information, contact:
Carrie Carlson | smallgrants@tndisability.org