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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2025 Nashville Predators Foundation Helper Grants

Applications due Oct. 17, 2024

These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC investigators should visit the OOR funding opportunity site.

Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the 2025 Nashville Predators Foundation Helper Grants.

Overview

The foundation is offering funding to support projects/programs serving the Nashville or Middle Tennessee area. Projects must specifically benefit youth and their families. Organizations looking to partner with the Nashville Predators and the Nashville Predators Foundation beyond funding are given stronger consideration.

Funds may be used for:

  • Specific Projects
  • Durable Goods
  • One-time Programs

Funds may not be used for:

  • General operating costs (including building/facility repairs and updates)
  • Staff salaries
  • Sponsorship or fundraising of any kind
  • Capital campaigns
  • Endowments or reserve funds or grants to individuals
  • PTAs or Booster Clubs

Award information:

Grants may range from $500 to a maximum of $10,000. Average 2024 grant was $4,500. The foundation does not accept requests for funding projects in April or May of the application year. It is however acceptable to request funding for a project in April or May of the following year. See the program page for more information.

Internal Submission Instructions

Interested faculty should click here to submit an application for the internal LSO competition and to find additional information about the opportunity. The deadline for the internal competition is Oct. 17, 2024.

The chosen nominee will submit a proposal to the sponsor by the deadline of Jan. 8, 2025. The foundation will notify applicants via email in early April, and funding is distributed by early May.

Any questions about this opportunity may be directed to VU-LSO@vanderbilt.edu.