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Community Foundation Scholarship Portal Open To UC Students

The application portal for Upper Cumberland students to apply for a Community Foundation Scholarship is open. Community Relations Director Pat Embry said last year, over 20 undergraduate Tennessee Tech students received a scholarship. Four of which come from Putnam County. “We have 150 different scholarship funds and since Cookeville is particularly a college town, getting a good solid education should ... Read More »

Community Foundation Scholarship Portal Closing Tuesday

The deadline for Upper Cumberland students to apply for a Community Foundation Scholarship comes Tuesday. Community Relations Director Pat Embry said 150 scholarship funds exist established by donors to help students through college. “Last year, we gave out almost $750,000, and six students from Putnam County Schools were benefactors of that,” Embry said. Embrey said several Tennessee Tech students have ... Read More »

UC Non-Profits Eligible To Apply For CFMT Grant Funding

Upper Cumberland non-profits are eligible to participate in the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee’s grant program. Community Relations Director Pat Embry said organizations have until August 6th to apply. “It’s an exciting time,” Embry said. “It is one of the key reasons why we’re in business here is to award grants to non-profit organizations that serve such a wide range ... Read More »

Community Foundation Non-Profit Grant Applications

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee annual non-profit grant applications are now available. Community Relations Director Pat Embry said Upper Cumberland non-profit organizations from animal shelters to school systems have until Oct. 16th to submit an application. “These non-profits need our help more than ever,” Embry said. “There is nothing better then connecting somebody’s generosity with a need. Our grant ... Read More »

Just 8% Of Middle TN Community Foundation Tornado Grants To Putnam

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has made some $3.76 million in grants for tornado relief since March. Of that amount, just $258,550 has gone exclusively to Putnam County organizations. That’s roughly 6.8 percent of the grants. Donor Services Vice President Amy Fair said the lack of money going to Putnam is due to a lack of applications. “Any non-profit ... Read More »