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  1. Who can apply?

Grants are awarded only to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations  and qualifying agencies.

Clayton Foundations do not grant funds to: Individuals, Private Foundations, non-US Charities, or Type III Supporting Organizations (unless functionally integrated).

 

  1. Do the Foundations have a geographic focus?

Grants are primarily awarded where Clayton Banks and other family businesses are located. Rarely are grants awarded to organizations located in Chattanooga,  Memphis, Nashville or the Tri-Cities. At this time, the Clayton Foundations do not accept applications from organizations outside Tennessee.

 
  1. What is not eligible for funding?

Clayton Foundations do not fund:

 

Advertising

Fundraising Events

Seed Money
Sporting Events
Conferences
Political Activities
Social Events
Trips or Tours

  

  1. Application deadlines?

Clayton Foundations accept proposals on an ongoing basis.

 
  1. When should we expect a response?

Allow up to 90 days for processing and review.  Responses are sent after the process is complete.

 
  1. May I submit attachments with my request?

Due to the large volume of requests received, please do not initially send the following:

 

Resumes or Staff Bios

Letters of Support

Photographs

News Articles

Videos or DVDs

Form 990

    
  1. What grants have been awarded?

Download 990 (pdf)