Lillian L. Colby Foundation Grant

Lillian L. Colby Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Lillian L. Colby Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000
Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Summary

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.

Overview

Our Vision The Lillian L. Colby Charitable Foundation strives to impact the greater Chattanooga region by advancing education and economic mobility, with special emphasis on the marginalized. The Colby Foundation will accomplish this work through collaborative, proactive grantmaking. Our Mission The mission of the Lillian L. Colby Charitable Foundation is to strengthen the greater Chattanooga region by supporting effective, well-led organizations and innovative programs that enhance opportunities for underserved children and adults. Lillian L. Colby Foundation Grant 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.

Ineligibility

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