Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Improve the Lives of Older Adults

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Grant Provider's 990 Report

Intent to Apply Date

05/13/22

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Application Deadline

06/30/22 Noon

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Geographic Focus

USA: Tennessee: Cheatham, Davidson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson Counties

West End Home Foundation (WEHF) Grant

West End Home Foundation (WEHF)

Grant Provider's 990

Agency: Foundation

GrantWatch ID #169277

Grant Description

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that benefit older adults in local communities. Organizations that have not received funding in the last five years must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Priority consideration is given to projects specifically designed to meet the unique needs of adults age 60 and older. Eligible organizations provide services in one or more of the following middle Tennessee counties: Cheatham, Davidson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson.

The West End Home Foundation is dedicated to helping support and sustain a comprehensive system of care for older adults in Middle Tennessee.

The Foundation conducts an annual grants process during which time applications are accepted from organizations providing programs that seek to enhance the quality of life for older adults. The broad spectrum of programs that benefit each year address one of these key impact areas:

Advocacy: Legal assistance and education for issues related to aging and advocacy for new or expanded initiatives to ensure a comprehensive system of care for older adults.
Enrichment and Socialization: Opportunities for meaningful social interaction and lifelong learning.
Food and Nutrition: Services such as groceries, home-delivered and congregate meals to meet the nutritional needs of vulnerable older adults.
Healthcare: Primary health care including diagnosis and treatment of chronic and critical conditions, oral health care and behavioral health services.
Housing: Home repair and safety modifications, rent and utility assistance and access to appropriate housing solutions to facilitate safe and affordable housing.
Transportation: Safe and affordable transportation to ensure that older adults have access to needed services and have opportunities to remain engaged in community life.
Wellness and Supportive Care: Prevention, wellness and in-home supportive services to promote and sustain healthy aging.
Other: Other initiatives that complement and enhance the mission of The West End Home Foundation.

Types of Grants Awarded:

Program – funding to support 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
Annual – all grants are awarded for a period of one year

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Eligibility:

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)

Additional Eligibility Criteria:

To Be Eligible for Funding, Applicants Must:
- Be a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization
- Provide services that align with the WEHF mission. Priority consideration is given to projects specifically designed to meet the unique needs of adults age 60 and older.
- 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

Grants are not awarded:
- 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
- For legislative lobbying or political purposes
- To retire accumulated debt
- To individuals

Pre-Application Information:

If you have not received funding from The West End Home Foundation in the past 5 years (prior to 2018), you are required to submit a letter of intent by May 13, 2022.

You will be notified of the status of your Letter of Intent no later than May 25. If you are invited to submit a full application, there is no guarantee that your request will be funded.

The full grant application is due by noon on Thursday, June 30, 2022.

Grant awards for 2023 project funding will be announced in November 2022. Successful applicants will receive their actual grant award in early January 2023.

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Additional Funding Information:

Estimated Size of Grant:

The Foundation has not established minimum or maximum grant award amounts. Grant award amounts in recent years have varied widely. It is the responsibility of the applicant to present a budget that is appropriate for the type and amount of service proposed.