Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Nonprofit organizations that have a well-defined sense of purpose, a demonstrated commitment to maximizing available resources and a history of delivering quality services are encouraged to apply for a grant through the CoreCivic Foundation.

Geography

  • Operating in Tennessee

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Supports offenders/former offenders, victims of crime and/or youth.
  • Must be willing and able to present measurable outcomes upon request.
  • Requested funds must be utilized as outlined in grant application/proposal and lawfully assist in carrying out the nonprofit's mission

Overview

The CoreCivic Foundation Grant aims to support nonprofit organizations that help former offenders, victims of crime, and underserved youth. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charities with a commitment to measurable outcomes. Preference is given to those with a history of collaboration with CoreCivic and those operating in Tennessee. This grant provides essential resources to enhance the quality of services delivered to these vulnerable populations, fostering rehabilitation and community support.

Eligibility

Nonprofit organizations that have a well-defined sense of purpose, a demonstrated commitment to maximizing available resources and a history of delivering quality services are encouraged to apply for a grant through the CoreCivic Foundation.Grantees can be deemed eligible to receive funding through the CoreCivic Foundation by meeting the following criteria:Organization is a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt charity recognized by the IRSAligns with CoreCivic's missionSupports offenders/former offenders, victims of crime and/or youthMust be willing and able to present measurable outcomes upon requestRequested funds must be utilized as outlined in grant application/proposal and lawfully assist in carrying out the nonprofit's mission

What The Corecivic Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
26
Total given
$504K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$10K–$220K
  • By dollars: Tennessee 94%, Michigan 2%. Top recipient cities: Nashville, TN; Franklin, TN; Antioch, TN.
  • 12% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • United Way of Metropolitan Nashvill · Nashville, TN

    $220K

  • The Next Door Recovery · Nashville, TN

    $20K

  • Men of Valor · Antioch, TN

    $15K

  • Renewal House · Nashville, TN

    $15K

  • You Have the Power · Nashville, TN

    $15K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Released prisoners
  • Youth programs

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