The Women’s Fund
The Women’s Fund offers flexible, unrestricted grants to nonprofits advancing health, safety, and economic stability for women and girls in Middle Tennessee.
Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Special Interest grants application deadline for The Women’s Fund; applications open Jan 1–31 annually)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 for organizations 3+ years old; up to $5,000 for organizations under 3 years; one-year, unrestricted operating support.
Summary: Supports nonprofits advancing health, safety, economic stability, and growth for women and girls in Middle Tennessee with flexible, unrestricted grants.
Key Information: Projected cycle; eligibility requires most work focused on women/girls and budget under $3M.
Description
The Women’s Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, provides annual, unrestricted operating support to nonprofits working to create systemic, long-term change for women and girls in Middle Tennessee. The Fund prioritizes organizations whose missions are primarily devoted (75% or more) to women and girls, with annual operating budgets under $3 million. Funding is intended to amplify the missions of organizations advancing women's health, safety, economic stability, and opportunities for girls, allowing recipients flexibility in how funds are used to fulfill their core mission and programs.
