The Assisi Foundation is seeking applications for its Creating Positive Change Grant Program.
Donor Name: The Assisi Foundation of Memphis
State: Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee
County: Crittenden County (AR), DeSoto County (MS), Fayette County (TN), Shelby County (TN), Tipton County (TN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/06/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
At The Assisi Foundation, they work with nonprofit organizations to address pressing challenges and search for root causes with the goal of healthy, positive transformation. 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 our mission of philanthropy, done well.
- Literacy Service Providers: Foundation will resume accepting applications for literacy-based programs in Q2 of 2026. For specific dates and additional information, please refer to the Application Deadline section.
- Digital Media Organizations: Applications from eligible digital news organizations will only be accepted for review the third quarter of the year.
Focus Areas
- Health & Human Services
- Education & Lifelong Learning
- Social Justice & Ethics
- Cultural Enrichment & The Arts
- Community Enhancement & Capacity Building.
Geographical Areas
The organization must be located:
Your organization must be located in Shelby, Fayette and Tipton Counties in Tennessee; Crittenden County, Arkansas; or Desoto County, Mississippi.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for funding, your organization must meet the following requirements:
- IRS status:
- Your organization must currently hold tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code.
- Organization Location:
- Your organization must based in the Greater Memphis area.
- Faith Nondiscrimination Policy:
- Organizations that exclude individuals based on their faith are not eligible for funding. This includes, but is not limited to, requiring participants, staff, or board members to sign a statement of faith affirming specific religious beliefs or limiting services, employment, or leadership opportunities to individuals of a particular faith. Your organization is required to certify that it welcomes individuals of all faith traditions, both Christian and non-Christian.
Ineligibility
Grants are not made to or for:
- Individuals (including personal financial assistance or scholarships)
- National fundraising campaigns
- Events (including but not limited to): auctions, dinners, fundraisers, festivals, health fairs, conferences, tournaments, workshops, or event tickets
- Capital improvements, operations, outreach projects, or ministries of an individual church or religious organization
- Political organizations, candidates, or lobbying efforts
- Financial shortfalls, such as recurring budget deficits or government funding cuts
- Athletic competitions, including tournament fees and travel expenses
- Evangelization or proselytizing efforts
- Ongoing program expenses, such as annual workshop series, membership dues, regularly needed medical equipment, or patient care costs
- Regularly supported activities of fundraising organizations
- Sponsorships
- Emergencies
- Charter Schools
- Summer Camps.
For more information, visit The Assisi Foundation.
