Community Solutions Grants

Geographic Scope: Memphis and Mid-South region

Focus Areas:

• Community safety and well-being
• Systemic issue resolution
• Community resilience
• Justice system reform
• Public safety innovation
• Violence prevention
• Community empowerment

Program Description:
A multi-year funding initiative supporting nonprofits executing ground-level, community-driven strategies to tackle systemic issues and empower communities. First round awarded $450,000 across five organizations in May 2025.

Eligibility:

• Nonprofits deeply connected to communities they serve
• Organizations actively collaborating with communities on solution design and implementation
• Preference for organizations led by executive directors/CEOs of color (80% of funded agencies in first round)

What They Fund:

• Innovative, tangible solutions for community safety
• Programs addressing critical challenges related to community safety and well-being
• Community-driven strategies
• Police reform and transparency initiatives
• Youth justice alternatives
• Community healing and conflict prevention
• Theater-based community engagement
• Resident training and neighborhood empowerment

Recent Awards (May 2025):

• Decarcerate Memphis: $50,000
• Heal 901: $100,000
• Memphis Artists for Change: $150,000
• Playback Memphis: $81,250
• Stand for Children Tennessee: $68,750

Decision Process:

• Volunteer Community Initiatives Committee

Contact:

• Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
• 1350 Concourse Avenue, Suite 458
• Memphis, TN 38104
• Phone: (901) 728-4600
• Website: cfgm.org

Funding Source: FOREVER Funds

Application Process

Detailed application procedures available on cfgm.org under "Grants & Scholarships" or "For nonprofits" section.

Contact for Information:

• Phone: (901) 728-4600
• Email: Submit through contact form at cfgm.org
• Website: cfgm.org/grants