Small GrantsApplication Process

 

 

1 - Step application process:

  1. Submit a proposal using the JotForm link provided below
  2. You will receive an email when funding determinations have been made.
Important Message: The TDC uses JotForm as our electronic submission platform. The TDC uses JotForm because it is an accessible platform, but we do realize that it might not be accessible to everyone. If you need an alternative way to submit your proposal, please email Carrie Carlson at smallgrants@tndisability.org

 

General funding dates and timelines 

A new timeline will be announced with the next funding opportunity. 

 

Please remember that prior grant award recipients cannot re-apply for two years, except for topic-specific grant cycle recipients. The timeline to reapply starts after the end date on your last grant agreement.

 

FUNDING PROCESS

Grant funds are disbursed in two installments:
Please see your funding agreement for disbursement dates.
  1. Once you have returned the signed Funding Agreement to the TDC staff liaison, the first installment will be disbursed by the date on your funding agreement. 
  2. Once the small grants committee has approved the five-month report submitted, disbursement of the second installment will happen by the date on your funding agreement.
    • Late report submissions or non-approved reports can delay your second installment.
 
Would you like to receive email notifications when the Small Grants Program is accepting grant proposals? 
If so, use the link below to register your email address: 
Link: https://form.jotform.com/232266260440044

 

The next grant cycle will open in the fall of 2025!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Grant funds must be used during the designated grant year.
  • Funds cannot be used for past expenses, or to reimburse the program for expenses that were paid before the first award was deposited.  
  • If grant funds are not exhausted, the excess funds must be returned to the TDC.
  • If grant funds are used for expenses that are not outlined in the proposed program budget line Items, funds must be returned to the TDC. 
  • Grant awards are not considered gifts or charitable grants.

 

REQUIRED REPORTS

All grantees will be required to submit:
  1. A five-month progress report, with a current budget.
  2. A final report, including a final budget, within four weeks following the end of the project term.
 
Please note: You will receive an electronic link for submitting these reports via JotForm. Reports submitted in alternative formats will not be accepted unless you have prior authorization.
Many organizations apply for grants each year and the overall amount of funding requested far exceeds our resources.  Declined applications in no way reflect the worthiness of an organization's mission or programming and these groups are encouraged to apply again in future cycles.
 
 

Download the program guidelines

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: 

 Carrie Carlson | smallgrants@tndisability.org