CoreCivic Foundation Grant
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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Released prisoners
- Youth programs
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