Apply for Funding

Charitable organizations that serve the Memphis area are eligible to apply for funding.

Please follow the steps below to apply for a grant.

How to Apply

1. Review what we fund

Our funding is deployed to advance a thriving, unified Memphis for all. Review our mission and impact areas in detail to determine whether your work aligns with our strategy.

2. Contact our program team

Both new applicants and current grantees should email the relevant program staff person before applying to discuss whether your request aligns with our priorities and available resources.

3. Apply

Complete your application in our grants management system, Foundant. Applications are accepted year-round with three submission deadlines: February 1, May 1* and August 1. You will receive a response within 12 weeks of submission.

*The May 1 deadline is only for existing grantees seeking renewal of general operating support. All other requests must be submitted by February 1 or August 1. If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications are accepted through the following day.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We fund in four impact areas to create a unified, thriving Memphis for all. Review our mission and impact area descriptions in detail to determine whether your work aligns with our funding strategy.

  • Only 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that serve the Memphis area are eligible to apply for funding. We do not make grants to individuals or political organizations.

  • There is no minimum or maximum grant amount. We recommend contacting the relevant program staff member to ensure your request is scoped appropriately.

  • Yes, many of the grants we make are for general support. You can also apply for funding for a specific project. Existing grantees may request support for a capital campaign.

  • Applications are considered three times each year.

    Application deadlines:
    - February 1
    - May 1
    - August 1

    If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications will be considered through the end of the following business day.

  • You’ll need to be ready to answer our grant application questions. Be prepared to upload supporting documents including:
    - Project budget (if applicable)
    - Organizational budget
    - Most recent audited financial statements
    - Board of Directors list
    - Staff list
    - Income statement and balance sheet (from current and prior fiscal year)
    - Cash flow (current fiscal year)

  • Your application is reviewed by staff and considered by our board of trustees. You will be updated on the status of your application within 8-12 weeks of submission.

  • If you need to change your application, please contact Lauren Jenkins at ljenkins@hydefoundation.org.

Questions?

If you have questions about the application process or grant portal, or if you need technical assistance, contact Lauren Jenkins, Director of Grants Management & Administration.