The Women’s Fund
The Women’s Fund supports Middle Tennessee nonprofits advancing the health, safety, economic stability, and opportunities of women and girls through flexible, unrestricted grants.
Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Due Dates: January 31, 2027 (Special Interest Grants application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 for organizations 3+ years old; up to $5,000 for organizations under 3 years; one-year, non-renewable awards.
Summary: Supports organizations in Middle Tennessee empowering women and girls through unrestricted grants for health, safety, economic stability, and opportunity.
Key Information: Prioritizes organizations with budgets under $3M and at least 75% focus on women/girls.
Description
The Women’s Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, offers unrestricted operating support to nonprofit organizations whose core mission is to improve the lives of women and girls in Middle Tennessee. Grants are designed to foster long-term solutions in areas such as women’s health, safety, economic stability, and opportunity for girls. Funding is flexible and may be used at the recipient organization’s discretion to further its mission within these focus areas. The program prioritizes organizations with operating budgets below $3 million and those whose work is predominantly (75% or more) focused on women and/or girls.
