Deadline: 8-Nov-21
The Assisi Foundation of Memphis is seeking applications for Creating Positive Change to address pressing challenges affecting their community while also searching for root causes with the goal of healthy, positive transformation.
They focus on areas such as health and human services, education and lifelong learning, social justice and ethics, cultural enrichment and the arts, and community enhancement. However, it should be noted that whether or not an organization falls neatly within one of these categories, they always invite the exploration of good ideas that align with their mission of philanthropy, done well.
Focus Areas
- Health and Human Services: The Foundation supports initiatives that enhance the spiritual, mental and physical health and well-being of the Mid-South community. Grantees include organizations that address a variety of social determinants through the provision of direct care, research or preventive measures.
- Education and Lifelong learning: The Foundation strives to strengthen their community’s educational well-being through programs that develop tools for life and focus on the awareness and importance of accepting social responsibilities. The Foundation funds nonprofits that build the organizational capacity of provider agencies, provide professional development, promote collaboration, and leverage local, state and federal resources.
- Social Justice and Ethics: The Foundation values organizations that help individuals strive to reach their greatest human potential. The Foundation funds projects and programs that strengthen ethical values among Mid-South citizens and promote social justice—initiatives that lead to a better understanding of, and a more effective response to, the economic and social challenges of the community.
- Cultural Enrichment and the Arts: Seeking to foster an even greater appreciation of Memphis arts and culture, The Foundation supports some of their area’s cultural icons and groups that work to promote the cultural and artistic heritage of the Greater Memphis area.
- Community Enhancement and Capacity Building: For grant applications that don’t fit neatly into other named categories, The Foundation welcomes the opportunity to explore activities that offer clear community benefit valued by named beneficiaries; address gaps and promote effectiveness within the socioecological system; and strengthen community resilience.
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Eligibility Criteria
- IRS Status: Your organization must have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code.
- Faith Nondiscrimination Policy: The Assisi Foundation of Memphis acknowledges and appreciates your statements of values and faith that guide the practices of your nonprofit and many other faith-based organizations. If, however, your organization precludes or prohibits individuals of a different faith from participation, or receiving services from your organization, and/or from serving on the staff or governing board of your organization, the Foundation asks that you seek funding from other sources. To clarify further, even if you have volunteers and employees, and serve clients from ALL faith traditions, if you have never had non-Christians on your Board and have no plans to select non-Christians to serve on the board, they ask you to seek funding from other sources.
For more information, visit https://assisifoundation.org/for-grantseekers/