Grants & Initiatives

The Community Foundation makes grants to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, and does not make grants to individuals. Scholarships are awarded directly to educational institutions for the benefit of scholarship recipients. Eligibility for grants varies by fund. Click on the appropriate link below for more information about grant programs, eligibility, applications processes and deadlines.


Community Partnership Fund
This is the Community Foundation’s unrestricted pool with competitive grant rounds.  Check the calendar for upcoming deadlines.

Scholarship Funds
The deadline for most scholarship applications is April 1.

Community Foundation Initiatives
The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis actively addresses community needs by examining community issues, securing and distributing resources, advocating when appropriate and convening meetings and conversations which encourage people to respond.

Collierville Community Fund
Grants are awarded annually for organizations serving the Collierville community. For details, visit the Collierville Community Fund.

Donor-Advised Funds
Grants from these funds are recommended by individual fund advisors. The Community Foundation does not accept applications on their behalf.
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First grants awarded

 

Grants & Initiatives