| APPLICATION PROCESS |
FORM 990-PF, PART XV, LINE 2B |
FORM 990-PF, PART XV, LINE 2BTHE FOUNDATION MAKES CONTRIBUTIONS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPLIFYING THE CORE VALUES OF JOE C. DAVIS - THE IMPORTANCE OF PERSONAL INITIATIVE, PERSERVERANCE, HARD WORK, EDUCATION, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY AREAS OF FOCUS ARE EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, AND COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES. GEOGRAPHICALLY, THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY FOCUS IS THE NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE AREA. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO INVEST IN ORGANIZATIONS WITH STRONG LEADERSHIP; ORGANIZATIONS WITH LONG-TERM, SUSTAINABLE FINANCIAL MODELS; AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE THE LEADING EXPERTS IN THE RELEVANT AREA OF SERVICE.IN LATE MARCH OF EACH YEAR, THE FOUNDATION AWARDS A LIMITED NUMBER OF GRANTS. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE MARCH GRANT CYCLE IS FEBRUARY 15. THE MAXIMUM REQUEST FOR A MARCH AWARD IS $25,000. ANY REQUEST OVER $25,000 WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. GRANT REQUESTS FOR $25,000 OR LESS MAY BE SUBMITTED FOR EITHER THE SEPTEMBER OR MARCH GRANT CYCLE BUT GRANT REQUESTS FOR MORE THAN $25,000 MAY ONLY BE SUBMITTED FOR THE SEPTEMBER AWARD PERIOD. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE SEPTEMBER GRANT CYCLE IS AUGUST 1.THE FOUNDATION UTILIZES A SECURE ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS. TO APPLY FOR FUNDING, PLEASE CONTACT ANGELA GODDARD AT 615-352-9036 OR [email protected] ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION REQUESTS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: *OVERVIEW OF ORGANIZATION'S HISTORY, MISSION, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES *OVERVIEW OF REQUEST - A GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE SPECIFIC PROGRAM OR PROJECT, INCLUDING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, DURATION, ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES, MEASURES OF SUCCESS, COLLABORATIONS, AND SUSTAINABILITY OF PLANS. *OVERVIEW OF FINANCIALS - SUMMARY OF THE AMOUNT OF FUNDING REQUESTED IN RELATION TO THE TOTAL AMOUNT NEEDED; LISTING OF SUPPORT FROM OTHER DONORS; A PROGRAM OR PROJECT BUDGET, AS WELL AS MOST RECENT ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET WITH A BREAKDOWN OF FUNDING SOURCES. *APPLICANTS MAY INCLUDE OTHER INFORMATION THAT MIGHT GIVE INSIGHT INTO THEIR ORGANIZATION, PROGRAM, OR PROJECT.THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS FOR SUPPORT OF, OR TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO, CHARITABLE FUNDRAISING EVENTS OR DINNERS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDS ONLY TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND DOES NOT PROVIDE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS. |