Nashville Community Fund Grant

Nashville Community Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: NSC Community Fund
Last Updated: March 18, 2025

Summary

The NSC Community Fund aims to enhance communities through soccer, focusing on youth, health, and inclusion. It supports programs that empower young people, promote mental and physical well-being, and foster equitable environments. Organizations eligible for funding must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Middle Tennessee, aligning with these community pillars. The fund is dedicated to addressing disparities and improving lives through meaningful engagement and support, ensuring a positive impact in the areas served.

Overview

Mission The mission of the NSC Community Fund is, through the beautiful game of soccer, to enrich and enhance communities served by Major League Soccer and Nashville SC. The NSC Community Fund demonstrates our commitment to improving the places where we live and play. Community Pillars Grant requests must focus on one or more of the following areas for consideration: YouthPrograms and activities that provide opportunities for youth to learn, thrive, and engage in meaningful experiences. Emphasis on programs that are youth-driven and provide involvement, leadership, and decision-making by young people.HealthPrograms and activities that promote physical and mental health to achieve strong homes, schools, workplaces, and communities. Emphasis on programs addressing health disparities, and related social, economic, environmental, and cultural factors essential for communities to flourish.InclusionPrograms and activities that promote safe, equitable and inclusive communities.Emphasis on programs that address disparities in marginalized communities including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, sexual identity and/or ability. Only organizations that align with NSC community pillars will be considered for funding.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Nashville SC Community Fund is a Donor Advised Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT). It supports charitable, non-profit organizations, registered as a 501(c)(3) with tax exempt status from the IRS, and that are located within the Middle Tennessee area including Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Maury, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties.