Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

Community LIFT's Creative Placemaking program supports community initiatives that foster connection and community engagement through creative endeavors and public art.

Program Structure: Features a cohort model with multiple members working on creative placemaking initiatives.

Focus: Turning ideas into realities that enrich the city and its people through creative initiatives, neighborhood projects, local events, and community engagement.

Geographic Scope: Memphis, Tennessee

Contact Information:

  • Community LIFT Corp
  • 1863 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
  • Phone: (901) 521-4232
  • Email: info@communitylift.org
  • Website: communitylift.org

What Community Lift Corp actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
17
Total given
$515K
Median grant
$20K
Range
$7,500–$180K
  • By dollars: Tennessee 97%, Illinois 3%. Top recipient cities: Memphis, TN; Chicago, IL.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 47% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Arts
  • Community development
  • Community services

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