[Speedway Children's Charities](https://www.speedwaycharities.org)

June 26, 2026 (Full application deadline, 5:00 PM CDT)

Recent annual total over $240,000 distributed; individual award sizes vary by project and need.

Supports nonprofit organizations in Middle Tennessee serving children's critical, medical, and educational needs.

Does not typically fund capital projects or operational expenses (including salaries).

--- ## Description The SCC Nashville Grant Program, administered by Speedway Children's Charities, provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Middle Tennessee focused on improving the lives of children. Grants support projects addressing critical needs (such as homelessness, foster care, sex trafficking victims, and food security), medical challenges (including illness, dental care, disability, and therapy), and educational opportunities (such as tutoring, literacy, and after-school programs). The primary goal is to help children overcome obstacles and reach their full potential, ensuring every child has the chance to lead a productive and healthy life. --- ## Due Dates - **Full Application Deadline:** June 26, 2026 (by 5:00 PM CDT) - The online SCC Nashville Grant Application must be completed and received by this date. - The application period typically opens in early February and closes in late June each year. --- ## Funding Amount - In 2025, the Nashville chapter distributed over $240,000 in total to local nonprofits. - Individual grant amounts vary based on project scope and need. - Funding is for programmatic support; capital projects and operational costs (including salaries) are generally not funded. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be an existing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. - The organization’s primary focus must be serving children in Middle Tennessee. - Priority is given to organizations supporting: - Victims of sex trafficking - Homeless children - Orphans and foster populations - Food security initiatives - Projects must fall under one of the following pillars: - **Critical**: Victims of sex trafficking, homeless, orphans, foster population, food security - **Medical**: Illness, dental, disability, therapy - **Educational**: Tutoring, literacy, after-school programs - SCC does **not** typically fund: - Capital projects - Operational expenses (including staff salaries) --- ## Application Process 1. **Online Application:** Complete and submit the online application form by June 26, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT. - [SCC Nashville 2026 Grant Application Form](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/grants/nashville-grants/scc-nashville-grant-application/) 2. **Initial Review:** Applications are screened for eligibility and alignment with program pillars. 3. **Second Round:** Selected applicants will be contacted by end of August to submit additional documentation within one week, including: - IRS 501(c)(3) verification - Organization’s financials - List of board of directors - Mission statement - Organizational chart - Budget tracker worksheet (provided by SCC) 4. **Site Visit:** SCC Trustee conducts an in-person visit and interview (September–November). 5. **Award Notification:** Approved organizations are notified by early December and must attend the Annual Night of Joy Grant Ceremony to receive funding. 6. **Evaluation:** Past recipients must complete a program evaluation form as part of the application process. --- ## Additional Information - Volunteering with SCC events is highly encouraged, though not required. - Only organizations that complete all phases of the process on time will be considered for funding. - Attendance at the Night of Joy Grant Ceremony is required to receive funding. - If a deadline is missed at any stage, the application will not be considered. --- ## External Links - [SCC Nashville Grants Program Page](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/grants/nashville-grants/) - [2026 SCC Nashville Grant Application Form](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/grants/nashville-grants/scc-nashville-grant-application/) - [Past Recipient Program Evaluation Form](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/grants/nashville-grants/scc-nashville-grant-evaluation-form/) - [About Speedway Children's Charities](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/about/) - [Nashville Superspeedway News Release](https://www.nashvillesuperspeedway.com/media/news/nashville-chapter-speedway-childrens-charities-now-accepting-2026-grant-applications.html) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |----------------|----------------------------------------------------|---------------| | Traci Roberts | [troberts@speedwaycharities.org](mailto:troberts@speedwaycharities.org) | 704-455-4426 | | General SCC | [Contact Form](https://www.speedwaycharities.org/about/contact/) | |

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