2025 Graces Grant Application Form

Please read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application.

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note that any blanks not completed or filled in with N/A (Not Applicable) will render the application incomplete and ineligible for consideration.

If selected, you will be asked for documentation to support the data you provide. Likewise, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. So, please use proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation.

Qualifications: The Graces Grant is designed to assist Nashville-area women who are improving the local community in the areas of non-profit, hospitality, food, beverage or other lifestyle-focused industry. Candidates will be judged on their merits in three main categories:

Euphrosyne/”joy”: Does your work or organization make a positive impact on the community around you?
Thalia/”bloom”: Is your work or organization poised for growth?
Aglaia/”brilliance”: Does your work or organization demonstrate creative thinking or care that shines above others?

Grant Criteria:

Applicant must be a female legal resident of Middle Tennessee
Applicant must have an organization based in or doing primary work in Middle Tennessee
Applicant must demonstrate financial need
Applicant must demonstrate how their organization or work is addressing a community need in Middle Tennessee

Grant Awards:

Project-based, pro bono work in the areas of public relations, marketing and/or brand development will be awarded based on need, merit and community involvement. Services will be offered for a period of six months, with an average of 10 service hours per month. This does not include any cash or monetary payout.

Based on annual budget and qualified applications, the number of recipients may vary from year to year.

Grant recipient(s) will be notified on or before December 31, 2025.

Full Legal Name*

First NameLast Name

Preferred Name (if different)

Phone*

Email *

Where the confirmation will be sent to

Permanent Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

What is your career objective?*

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Name of Organization*

Please write "self" if you are seeking the grant for individual purposes

How would you classify this organization?*

Organization's Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Please provide a description of the organization.*

What are the organization's goals for 2025?*

Describe your role or connection to this organization.*

Describe financial need/goals for support.*

How do you envision this grant will come to life for the organization? Please detail upcoming project needs and/or areas where can we assist. Be as specific as possible.*

How would you define success in this partnership should you/your organization be chosen as a Graces Grant recipient this year?*

Have you or this organization previously worked with a PR or marketing agency in any capacity? If so, please explain.*

How many hours per week are you currently working on PR/Marketing?*

What percentage of your time is dedicated to PR/Marketing?*

How many additional hours per week could you spend on PR/Marketing if you were to receive the Graces Grant?*

Please upload your current resume or CV.*

Please upload references or letters of recommendation from professional relationships, non-family. Minimum two (2)*

Signature*

Parthenon PR is committed to equal opportunity in employment and clientele. The agency does not discriminate in any individual, client, program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status or any other protected class.

2025 GRACES GRANT Application Form

Application Deadline: September 30, 2025 @ 11:59 p.m. CT

I. Personal Data

II. Professional Overview

III. Financial Need

IV. Marketing Needs

V. Supporting Documents