United Way of South Central Tennessee Grant 2025-2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that improve education, health, and financial stability for communities in seven counties of South Central Tennessee.

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.

Basic Information

Name
United Way of South Central Tennessee Grant 2025-2026
Funding Source Type
Private
Funding Source
United Way of South Central Tennessee
Geographic Scope
Limited
Eligible States
Tennessee
Eligible Geographies
Bedford County (TN), Coffee County (TN), Lincoln County (TN), Moore County (TN), Warren County (TN)
Primary Category
Community Development

Funding Information

Award Ceiling
Not Specified
Award Floor
Not Specified
Total Program Funding
Not Specified
Number of Awards
Not Specified
Match Required
No
Funding Details
Funding supports programs that serve residents in the seven eligible counties. Priority is given to programs aligned with United Way’s focus on education, health, and financial stability.

Important Dates

Next Deadline
Not Specified
Application Opens
Closed
Application Closes
March 20, 2025

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