Tapping Individual Potential Grant

The Tapping Individual Potential program, led by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, supports talented Metro Nashville public school students in grades five to eight. It provides personalized enrichment opportunities to help these students explore their unique skills, overcoming financial barriers. By connecting students with tailored programs, such as art classes and advanced science courses, the initiative fosters individual growth and nurtures future potential, ensuring a thriving and inclusive community.

Talented students are identified by a teacher, school counselor or principal and recommended to The Community Foundation through an application available twice yearly. We review applications to determine how grant funds can provide opportunities.
After evaluation of a TIP participant’s experience, an application for additional opportunities is available through a school teacher or counselor.

Eligibility

CFMT’s TIP program works with rising fifth through eighth grade Metro Nashville public school students who have extraordinary talent, but who may not be able to explore their skill because of limiting financial or other circumstances. The goal is to provide individualized attention and enrichment opportunities for these students, and to continue investing in their talents as they make progress.