Partnering with nonprofits strengthening Northeast Tennessee
Request partnership for your nonprofit with The Phil and Martha Bachman Foundation.
Grants
The Phil and Martha Bachman Foundation was founded to support a variety of non-profit organizations in Northeast Tennessee and beyond. We continue the generous community work of Phil and Martha by donating to schools, food banks, housing, health services, arts and culture, youth organizations, veterans affairs, and many other non-profit endeavors across the region.
Building on the legacy of Phil and Martha Bachman, whose enterprise helped drive opportunities in Northeast Tennessee, the Phil and Martha Bachman Foundation, Inc. advances education to fuel growth, leadership, and thriving communities for generations to come.
Application Process
APPLICATION
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The application will request information about the needs your organization will address, how you will evaluate results and your budget, including other funding sources.
REVIEW
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Your grant application will be reviewed by staff, a committee and/or a board of directors. During this process, our team may request more information or conduct a site visit. Program staff will notify you when to expect a decision.
AWARD
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A final decision about your grant is made by the board or committee. Your organization may receive full or partial funding, or we may decline to fund your project. You will receive notification of the decision in writing or by phone.
Eligible Organizations
We carefully review every grant application we receive, giving each submission the attention it deserves. Applications are accepted year-round. Applicants generally receive a decision within 3–4 weeks.