The Assisi Foundation of Memphis is seeking applications for its grant program to address pressing challenges and search for root causes with the goal of healthy, positive transformation.
Donor Name: The Assisi Foundation of Memphis
State: Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas
County: Shelby County (TN), Fayette County (TN) and Tipton County (TN) Crittenden County (AR) and Desoto County (MS)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/15/2023
Details:
The Foundation focuses on areas such as health and human services, social justice and ethics, and community enhancement. However, it should be noted that whether or not an organization falls neatly within one of these categories, they always invite the exploration of good ideas that align with their mission of philanthropy, done well.
Focus Areas
- Health & Human Services
- The Foundation supports initiatives that enhance the spiritual, mental and physical health and well-being of the Mid-South community. Grantees include organizations that address a variety of social determinants through the provision of direct care, research or preventive measures.
- Social Justice & Ethics
- The Foundation values organizations that help individuals strive to reach their greatest human potential. The Foundation funds projects and programs that strengthen ethical values among Mid-South citizens and promote social justice—initiatives that lead to a better understanding of, and a more effective response to, the economic and social challenges of the community.
- Community Enhancement & Capacity building
- For grant applications that don’t fit neatly into other named categories, The Foundation welcomes the opportunity to explore activities that offer clear community benefit valued by named beneficiaries; address gaps and promote effectiveness within the socioecological system; and strengthen community resilience.
Geographical Areas
Your organization and program must be located in Shelby, Fayette and Tipton Counties in Tennessee; Crittenden County, Arkansas; or Desoto County, Mississippi.
Eligibility Criteria
Please review and consider before applying:
- Your organization must have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code
- Faith Nondiscrimination Policy: The Assisi Foundation of Memphis acknowledges and appreciates your statements of values and faith that guide the practices of your nonprofit and many other faith-based organizations. If, however, your organization precludes or prohibits individuals of a different faith from participation, or receiving services from your organization, and/or from serving on the staff or governing board of your organization, the Foundation asks that you seek funding from other sources. To clarify further, even if you have volunteers and employees, and serve clients from ALL faith traditions, if you have never had non-Christians on your Board and have no plans to select non-Christians to serve on the board, they ask you to seek funding from other sources.
Ineligibility Criteria
Grants are not made for:
- Individuals
- National fundraising drives
- Events (including but not limited to): auctions, dinners, benefits/fundraisers, festivals, health fairs, conferences, tournaments, workshops
- Outreach ministries or projects of only one congregation
- Political organizations or candidates for public office
- Lobbying activities
- Recurring budget deficits
- Tournament fees and/or travel for athletic competitions
- Evangelization (religion)
- Program expenses that occur on a regular basis (i.e. annual workshop series, membership dues, regularly needed medical equipment or patient care)
- Regularly supported activities of fundraising organizations
- Replacement of government funding cuts
- Scholarships
- Sponsorships
- Perpetual ongoing support for programs
- Emergencies
- Charter Schools.
For more information, visit TAFM.
