The City of Murfreesboro is accepting applications for 2026-2027 Charitable Grants.
Donor Name: City of Murfreesboro
State: Tennessee
City: Murfreesboro
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/31/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The purposes of the Trust are set forth in the Trust Agreement. These purposes are:
- to support projects and programs of the City or other nonprofit institutions that benefit the City’s inhabitants and improve or enhance the quality of life of the City’s inhabitants or aid civic or other public improvements;
- to promote and advance the social welfare of the inhabitants of the City;
- to promote and support educational and recreational programs, facilities and opportunities within the City;
- to promote and support economic development and employment opportunities within the City;
- to fund public works within or benefiting the City; and.
- to advance the general welfare of the City and its residents.
Funding Information
Average award amount is anticipated to be around $20,000.
Grant Period
July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027.
Use of Funds
These grants are awarded to respond to new programs, emerging needs and innovative services that benefit the residents of the City of Murfreesboro for a broad array of impact areas such as economic development, tourism, health, education, welfare, safety, arts/culture, and enhanced public services. Of particular interest are proposal that are collaborative, address current unmet community needs, align with City of Murfreesboro Council Priorities, and provide long-term, sustainable solutions.
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualify as a Charitable: 501(c)(3) (Nonprofit organizations legally chartered in Tennessee and in possession of a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service declaring the organization a public charity.)
- The project takes place within Murfreesboro City limits and provides benefit to City.
- Organization operates year-round (provides beneficial community services 12 months out of the year.)
- Program services are open to all without discrimination and exclusion.
- Facility location and services are ADA compliant.
- Project aligns with the purpose of the Trust.
For more information, visit City of Murfreesboro.
