Faculty & Staff Mini Grants

The Faculty & Staff Mini-Grant Program is designed to support innovative, student-centered projects that align with Nashville State Community College’s priorities. This process ensures grant proposals receive proper support before submission and adhere to the institutional policies of Nashville State and the Tennessee Board of Regents.

Who Can Apply?

Applications may be submitted by Nashville State faculty and staff. Applicants must meet the following conditions in order to have their projects considered for funding: 

• Any full-time Nashville State employee.

Grant Funds May Not Be Used For:

Grant awards are capped at $3,000 per funding cycle (academic year); please do not request more than the maximum award amount in your application. Please note that the following are NOT eligible for funding through the Faculty & Staff Grant Program:  

• Professional development

• Salaries or stipends (Exceptions for non-employees and non-students may be considered with proper justification)

• Marketing or promotional items (e.g., T-shirts, pens)

• Travel

• Cash or Gift Cards (Exceptions for gift cards for non-employees and non-students may be considered with proper justification.)

Grant Guidelines

1. To make the biggest impact, we encourage proposals that are innovative, thoughtful, and designed to serve a wide range of students.

Application & Award Procedures

1. The request period is on-going during the academic year. The Foundation will only accept submissions via the online form, no exceptions.
2. The Faculty & Staff Mini-Grant team will review all requests for funding. 

3. You will be notified individually once your proposal has been reviewed for consideration.

4. The Foundation team will schedule a photo-op and grant announcement.

Faculty & Staff Grant Application

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