West End Home Foundation Grant

The West End Home Foundation Grant supports organizations that enhance the quality of life for senior adults in Middle Tennessee. With a focus on advocacy, enrichment, nutrition, healthcare, housing, transportation, and wellness, the foundation prioritizes projects for those aged 60 and older. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing relevant services in specified counties. The foundation emphasizes measurable outcomes and community impact in its competitive grant process.

NOTE: Letters of Intent (LOI): If you are not receiving Foundation funding in 2026, you are required to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) in order to be considered for 2027 funding. Before submitting an LOI, please contact the Program Director prior to submitting your LOI. This initial conversation will help determine whether your project aligns with the Foundation’s funding priorities.
At the West End Home Foundation, we believe aging should be celebrated, not feared.
Advocate– lWEHF boldly uses its voice and amplifies the voices of others to advocate for policies, programs, and cultures that promote successful aging.Convene– WEHF brings together diverse partners and stakeholders from across the aging services ecosystem to remove barriers and expand resources so everyone can age well.Fund– WEHF provides grant funding to mission-aligned organizations that provide direct services to older adults, engage in collaborative initiatives, or advocate and raise awareness to drive change in the systems that support people as they age.
Guidelines & Eligibility
Program: Funding to support the implementation of a specific program or project. Projects may be new or ongoing.
Capital
Funding to support a capital investment in agency infrastructure, such as equipment, technology, facility maintenance, or facility acquisition/expansion.

Eligibility

To Be Eligible for Funding, Applicants Must:

• Be a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization

.Provide services that align with the WEHF mission. Demonstrate capacity to deliver services that achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes
.Provide services in one or more of the following middle Tennessee counties:Cheatham,Davidson,Robertson,Rutherford,Sumner,Williamson,Wilson.

Ineligibility

We Do Not Award Grants:
To churches and religious organizations for projects that primarily benefit their own members; however, we may support church-based programs funded by multiple sources with broad community reach and support
.To disease-specific organizations seeking support for national research projects and programs
.To sponsor special events, telethons, performances or similar fundraising and advertising activities
.To retire accumulated debt
.To individuals.