How To Apply

 The Durham Foundation makes no grants to individuals and every applicant must possess a current 501(c)(3) exemption or equivalent. The Durham Foundation  makes grants to charitable organizations which serve older people primarily in Memphis, Tennessee, and the Mid-South (including West Tennessee, Northeast Arkansas and Northwest Mississippi). However, projects of national significance which could be replicated in this area will be considered.

A letter of intent is required before a grant application is submitted. This letter may be submitted electronically or by mail, and should briefly describe the organization, why funds are needed and what will be accomplished if funding is received. Letters of intent are accepted at any time. If the Foundation finds the request appropriate for its support, the applicant will be mailed guidelines for submission. If filing electronically, please send to cc1020@wspice.com.

Board meetings to consider grant applications are held in April and October. Application deadlines are: March 1 for the April meeting, and September 1 for the October meeting, or the first working day after each of the above dates. All pages should be numbered.  Proposals may be submitted electronically, but if you are submitting paper copies, please submit five unstapled copies of the written proposal and attachments, paper clips are preferred.

Applicants will be notified with results shortly after board meeting. If approved, applicants will be provided with two copies of a grant agreement, BOTH of which must be signed and returned to the Foundation, for final signature by the Foundation. Upon receipt of BOTH signed agreements, the Foundation will provide the applicant with a fully executed agreement, and a check for funding,