2025 Grants

When to Apply:

Grant funding will be allocated after appropriate review and approvals.

The application process may begin on June 11, 2025.
See How to Apply for access to the grant application
All applications must be completed on-line by July 31, 2025.
If you have no access to a computer, please call our office at (828) 202-4630 for an alternative
Grant decisions are made in mid-September. Organizations will receive notice of their status at that time. Checks and report forms will be delivered in early October for those who are approved.

Eligibility

An organization should qualify as an exempt organization, according to the IRS.
A request should address one of the identified focus areas.
Documentation that the organization’s governing body approves the grant request should be provided.
The proposal should provide measurable benefits for the residents of Rutherford County.
The project should exemplify the Foundation’s Mission and Values.
The proposal should include a plan to sustain the program beyond RHI Legacy Foundation grant funding.
Recent financial statements should be provided in the grant application.
The application should be completed and submitted through the Foundation’s website. If internet use is not possible, Foundation staff may assist with entering the application.

2025 Grant Focus Areas:

Chronic Disease: Programs, projects and services which address prevention of chronic disease, provide screenings to identify chronic disease in early stages or facilitate overall health improvement for Rutherford County residents who already experience chronic diseases.

Healthy Eating: Programs, projects, and services which increase access to sufficient, healthy foods for all segments of Rutherford County.

Active Living: Programs, projects, and services which encourage or facilitate active lifestyles.

Purpose of Funding

When we award a grant to an organization, we expect the funding to accomplish at least one of the following:

Provide funds to address capital needs of a project
Provide funds for a program or service that meets a community need
Build the organization’s capacity to insure long-term sustainability

Apply

The 2025 grant cycle opens June 11, 2025.

If you would like to discuss your idea with us prior to applying, please call (828) 202 – 4630. We will offer guidance about your project or the grant application.

Complete the application at any time. You will be able to save and return to the application and continue working until it is finalized. At that time, use the SUBMIT function to begin processing your request. You will receive an email confirmation that your request has been submitted. All applications for the 2025 grant cycle must be completed and submitted by July 31, 2025.

CAUTION: If you do not receive an email confirmation, your request has not been entered into the grants system, and it will not be reviewed. Please save your confirmation for future reference.

NOTE: Our major investment in the Legacy Soccer Park in 2024 and 2025 will likely affect our ability to fund large projects this year.

Future Communications:

An organization should expect regular communication and site visits from Foundation staff if grant funding is awarded. This will provide an opportunity for discussion about the impact of the award and partnership opportunities. Staff and board members of your organization are welcome to participate in all communications.

We use social media to promote agencies that receive funding and regularly include grantees in sharing of news when an opportunity fits an agency’s cause. If you prefer to opt out this type of communication, please let us know.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY!