How much funding does Lillian L. Colby Foundation Grant provide?

Lillian L. Colby Foundation Grant provides US $5,000 - US $25,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Lillian L. Colby Foundation Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Lillian L. Colby Foundation Grant?

Geography: In the Chattanooga region. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Lillian L. Colby Foundation Grant

Lillian L. Colby Foundation

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Funding Amount

US $5,000 - US $25,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

In the Chattanooga region

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

If you are a 509(a)(3) Supporting Organization, please be prepared to provide additional information.
Organizations that receive funding must wait two years from receipt of grant prior to becoming eligible to apply for another grant.
Organizations that do not receive funding remain eligible to apply at each grant cycle.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Grants are not made to support individuals.
Not eligible: Grant applications from organizations known to have discriminatory policies will not be considered.

Overview

The Lillian L. Colby Foundation Grant aims to enhance educational and economic opportunities for underserved individuals in the Chattanooga region. With grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, the Foundation prioritizes organizations that are 501(c)(3) exempt. Special consideration is given to those named in Mrs. Colby’s Trust Agreement. Organizations not receiving funding may reapply after two years, ensuring broad accessibility and support for innovative programs that uplift marginalized communities.

The Colby Foundation will accomplish this work through collaborative, proactive grantmaking.
Grant Range
The average grant size based on the history of the Foundation’s grantmaking is $5,000 to $25,000. There is no stated minimum or maximum grant amount per organization.

Eligibility

The Directors will consider qualified applications received from organizations that are exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). If you are a 509(a)(3) Supporting Organization, please be prepared to provide additional information. Organizations that receive funding must wait two years from receipt of grant prior to becoming eligible to apply for another grant.Organizations that do not receive funding remain eligible to apply at each grant cycle.