NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable organization dedicated to enriching the quality of life in 40 Middle Tennessee counties and beyond, announces $2,397,870 in grants to 365 local nonprofit organizations as part of the 2019 annual grant-making process.
The grants will benefit nonprofits in 28 area counties including Montgomery County.
The top three awards categories were: Arts and Humanities (18 percent), Human Services-Children (15 percent of the grants), and Education (14 percent).
“The Community Foundation is honored to connect generosity with need through these annual grants and through other avenues throughout the year, but we couldn’t have the impact we do without the many nonprofits offering solutions to our community’s needs and vital services to our neighbors,” said Ellen Lehman, president of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. “Thanks to the generous support of our donors, and the work of dedicated and talented nonprofits, we are able to fund solutions (that) address Middle Tennessee’s emerging needs and opportunities.”
Grant recipients in Montgomery County are:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville: To improve classroom behavior and defend children’s potential by pairing them with adult mentors to meet consistently and provide guidance.
Loaves and Fishes: Provide a consistent supply of fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy for daily meal program. Work with nutritionist to improve meals.
Montgomery County Imagination Library/The Friends of the Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library: To mail one high-quality, age-appropriate book to the homes of children enrolled one a month from birth to age 5.
Roxy Productions, Inc.: To support artistic salaries for “JUNIE B. JONES: The Musical” at the Roxy Regional Theatre in January/February 2020.
The Community Foundation awards discretionary grants annually from its unrestricted and field-of-interest funds to Middle Tennessee nonprofits. Grants are awarded through an open application process for organizations addressing community needs and benefiting the well-being of citizens through valuable programs and innovative services. More information on the grant process is online at www.CFMT.org
For a complete list of 2019 grant recipients, go to www.CFMT.org. And to learn about more than 1,800 of Middle Tennessee’s nonprofits and the wonderful work they do, go to CFMT initiative GivingMatters.com and its newly refreshed website www.GivingMatters.com
About The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
The Community Foundation exists to promote and facilitate giving in the 40 counties of Middle Tennessee and beyond. It does this by accepting gifts of any size from anyone at any time and by empowering individuals, families, companies, nonprofits, and communities to respond to needs and opportunities that matter. The Community Foundation works with people who have great hearts, whether or not they have great wealth, to craft solutions that reflect their intentions and goals. For more information, call 615-321-4939 or visit www.cfmt.org.