The City of Franklin values the work that our community nonprofit organizations provide and takes pride in our ability to remit funds to further increase their impact. 

We encourage our local nonprofit organizations (501C3, 501C6, and 501c4) to apply for a funding allocation for their organization.  Applications for the following fiscal year will be available on this page by February. In April/May of each year, our Board of Mayor and Aldermen will determine the amount of funds that they are able to distribute amongst all applicants. As this determination is after the collection period for applications, we strongly encourage organizations to apply for the fund level they feel they need.  Actual organization funding allocations are at the discretion of the Board with some applicants receiving approval for full funding, some for partial funding, and some will not receive funding approval.

Evaluation considerations

• How much of an impact does this organization have on the community as a whole?
• Are funds projected to be spent in accordance with State of Tennessee TCA 6-54-111?
• Does the City of Franklin provide any other support (financial or other) to the entity?
• Does the entity receive any other additional financial support?

How to Apply

Electronic submission of the application and required attachments is the preferred method. They must be e-signed by Adobe digital signature, DocuSign, or a scanned printed copy with an original signature. Electronic submissions may be emailed to nonprofitfunding@franklintn.gov.  Alternatively, mailed applications and all applicable attachments should be sent to the City of Franklin, c/o Office of Budget & Performance, Attn: Nonprofit Funding, 109 Third Avenue North, Franklin, TN, 37064.

Only prior recipients with no changes may forgo submission of a new vendor form. Only entities providing an annual audit of their most recent fiscal year may forgo the State of Tennessee Annual Reporting Form.

Government entities wishing to seek funding from the City of Franklin may reach out to the Budget Division of Finance for government specific information and application materials.

Contact

For questions or assistance, please contact the Office of Budget & Performance at (615) 550-8445 or nonprofitfunding@franklintn.gov