The following is not comprehensive but rather, lists some organizations that have previously funded projects of Memphis CDCs, or other potential opportunities CD Council has learned about. Please check each web site for the funder's eligibility, criteria, and application guidelines.
General Resources
Community and Economic Development Funding Guide
Note that some grants have geographical restrictions.
The Housing and Community Development Grantseekers Guide
From CD Publications, this guide offers the full scope of funding opportunities available for housing and development, including information on federal funding, profiles of grant opportunities offered by foundations and companies, and details on tax breaks and other incentives available to those who know about them.
United Way - Assisi Scholarships
Professional Development scholarships provided by Assisi Foundation and the United Way.
Community Development Council offers professional development scholarships to its members.
Bank Foundations
Although many banks foundations have online applications - and foundation staff located outside Memphis - funding decisions are often made locally. Establishing a relationship with the local bank president, or a community development banker, can significantly increase the chances for a successful funding request.
Wachovia Foundation
Wells Fargo Housing Foundation
Community Development Loan Funds
BUILD Program from Tennessee Housing Development Agency
Local Foundations
Assisi Foundation
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
Hope Christian Community Foundation
Hyde Family Foundations
Kemmons Wilson Family Foundations
Women's Foundation of Greater Memphis
Other
Georgia Pacific
Home Depot Foundation
Junior League of Memphis
