Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

November 15, 2026

221 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Agency Grant Request

Funder: Charity Circle of Murfreesboro (TN, US)

Geographic Scope: Rutherford County, Tennessee

Mission: The Charity Circle Mission Statement states that monies shall only be given to agencies that serve the basic needs of Rutherford County, Tennessee citizens.

Funding Focus

Eligible Basic Needs:

  • Food

  • Clothing

  • Shelter

  • Medicine

  • Related needs such as medical, developmental, protective programs

  • Some literacy and counseling programs (considered on a case-by-case basis as funds are available)
  • What They Don't Fund

    • Administrative costs - No grant money may be used for administrative costs

    Eligibility

    • Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
    • Must serve basic needs of Rutherford County, Tennessee citizens
    • Must be registered with or exempt from charitable solicitation requirements in Tennessee

    Timeline

    • Application Deadline: November 15 (annually)
    • Distribution Timeline: Monies are typically distributed in mid to late February

    Contact Information

    Mailing Address:
    Charity Circle of Murfreesboro
    Attn: Special Projects
    PO Box 11128
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129

    Email: charitycirclemboro@gmail.com

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission Methods:

  • By email to charitycirclemboro@gmail.com

  • By mail to Charity Circle Murfreesboro / Attn: Special Projects / PO Box 11128 / Murfreesboro, TN 37129
  • Required Documents (All Applicants):
    1. First page of latest 990 filed
    2. Most current financial statement
    3. Current budget
    4. Proof of charitable solicitation registration or exemption thereof from the state of Tennessee
    5. List of board of directors

    Additional Requirements for First-Time Applicants:
    1. Copy of IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter
    2. Agency mission statement
    3. Copies of past five 990s filed (first page only)

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitshuman-servicesfoodhousingpoverty-alleviation

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