2026/27 TDC Small Grants Program Application

Proposals are due Friday, September 4, 2026.

Please review the eligibility and grant guidelines before applying for grant funds. You can save your work to finish later. An email will be sent to the email address provided in the "Grant Contact" section with an edit link.

Small Grants Program: https://www.tndisability.org/application-process

If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to request application accommodations, please email: smallgrants@tndisability.org.

Organization Information:

The organization working on this grant project:

The small grants program aims to provide funding to those who do not currently serve the disability community but are building their internal capacity to do so.

Priority will be given to applicants who fit this program goal.

Organization Name:

Organization Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Organization Phone Number:

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Federal ID Number:

EIN, FEIN

Organization's Unrestricted Annual Budget:

Grant Contact Information:

The "Grant Contact" is the person who should receive grant-related emails and the person overseeing the day-to-day project implementation.

Full Name:

First NameLast Name

Email:

example@example.com

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Title:

Additional Organization Contact:

Please provide additional contact information. Additional contact must be a director, president, CEO, or a member of your organization's executive board.

To be eligible for funding, two contact must be provided.

Name:

First NameLast Name

Email:

example@example.com

Phone Number:

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Title:

Other

Organization Description:

Help us understand who you are and what you do. This helps reviewers evaluate how well your proposed project fits your organization’s mission and structure.

Does your organization primarily serve people with disabilities?

If yes, how will this project be different (1-3 sentences)?

A brief summary of your project (1-3 sentences): Note: If funded, this will be posted on our website, and shared with our board of directors.

Website, Social media, etc:

Project Summary:

In plain language, tell us:

What you plan to do
Why it matters
Who it will benefit
How you will carry it out
What success will look like

(400-word max)

To review plain language examples, please use the hyperlinks below:

Video

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Project summary:

Capacity Building & Sustainability:

The Small Grants Program aligns with the mission of the Tennessee Disability Coalition to promote the full and equal participation of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of life. To support this mission, this program funds projects that strengthen the capacity of the disability community and help build a society that includes and values people with disabilities.

The purpose of the Small Grants Program is to increase the ability of organizations and communities to better serve individuals with disabilities and their families.

If you need to revisit the definition of capacity building, please go to: https://www.tndisability.org/small-grants-overview

How will this project create lasting benefit?

Examples may include, but are not limited to:

building partnerships,
training staff or volunteers,
creating reusable resources,
increasing accessibility,
growing leadership,
expanding programs, or
improving long-term community support.

How will your work continue after the grant ends?

(700-words max)

Capacity building & sustainability:

Outcomes/evaluation:

Provide a detailed explanation of the anticipated outcomes, impact, and your evaluation process.

What do you hope the outcome will be?
What impact do you anticipate for this project?
How will you measure and evaluate the project (e.g., surveys, testing, numbers, programs, etc.)?

(300-word max)

Outcomes & Evaluation:

Past Funding (if applicable):

If your organization has received TDC grant funding in the past, tell us about the project(s) and how this project is different.

Please provide the year[s] and project name[s] if applicable.

Past funding:

Project Budget:

Please use this section to clearly explain how you will use the $15,000.00. Your response will be scored.

This section is scored!

Amount requested. Maximum allowed $15,000:

$15,000.00

Budget Narrative. Briefly explain how grant funds will support your project priorities.(400-word max)

Budget Line Items:

The link below is for a Google Excel template.

Upload this template with your application.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1D0bzrl6ri9VCxrFpcRItzGkvG-RNefdPGWgaEWTV-cc/edit?usp=sharing

Budget:

Tax ID Form[s]:

Certification & Submission:

We certify that the information contained herein is correct and complete. We agree to keep accurate financial records for any funds that might be received and to use any grant money strictly for the purpose detailed herein. We will comply in the event the Tennessee Disability Coalition asks to schedule site visits before and after the grant has been made, and we agree to submit the interim and final requested narrative and fiscal reports by the deadlines set forth by the Coalition. We will allow the Coalition to use the information provided in this request for public information pieces and will acknowledge the Coalition’s support in any publicity generated regarding this project.

To ensure that this form is as accessible as possible, please use the option that best fits you below by either signing or typing your name:

Organization Contact:

First NameLast Name

Signature Box:

Signature box

Organization Executive Contact:

First NameLast Name

Signature Box

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