The 2025 Grant Application from United Way of South Central Tennessee provides funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations serving communities across seven counties in South Central Tennessee: Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Lincoln, Moore, Rutherford, and Warren. This competitive grant process seeks to support programs and projects that align with United Way’s mission to improve education, health, and financial stability in these communities.

The grant application opened on February 4, 2025, and all applications must be submitted by Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST. To assist applicants, United Way is hosting two Grant Information Sessions via Zoom. The first session for Rutherford and Cannon Counties will take place on February 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST. The second session for Bedford, Coffee, Lincoln, Moore, and Warren Counties will be held on February 6, 2025, at 9:00 AM CST. These sessions will review the application structure, funding priorities, and answer questions about the 2025 application process.

Organizations serving Rutherford and Cannon Counties must request access to the application no later than March 6, 2025. Organizations in Bedford, Coffee, Lincoln, Moore, and Warren Counties can begin working on the application immediately and do not need to request access.

All grant applications must be submitted electronically through United Way’s online portal. Award notifications will be issued in mid-June 2025, with the funding cycle beginning on July 1, 2025. The grant supports local nonprofit programs that directly benefit residents in the eligible counties, with a focus on strengthening education, health, and financial stability.

For questions or assistance during the application process, applicants are encouraged to contact Ella Weaver, at ella.weaver@yourlocaluw.org.