The Davidson County Juvenile Court is currently receiving Community Partnership Fund (CPF) grant applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. Funding is contingent upon the passage of the Mayor’s FY 26 budget.
To participate in this competitive process, complete the application and return to Shelley Hudson (shelleyhudson@jisnashville.gov), and Nicole Whitlock (NicoleSWhitlock@jisnashville.gov). The application deadline is May 15, 2025 on or before 1:00 pm (CST). Applications will not be accepted after the deadline date and time. Grant applications must be completed in their entirety and meet all eligibility criteria to move forward for consideration. Incomplete grant applications and those that do not meet eligibility criteria will not move forward for consideration. Applicants who meet eligibility criteria will be invited to present a 15-minute program pitch to an independent Civilian Grant Review Committee on May 29 – May 30, 2025. The independent panel will make all funding decisions. The Juvenile Court Grants Management team will coordinate this event for the applicants.
Prior to Applying: Applicants will need to review Metro’s Non-Profit Grant Manual, as the applicant must meet all non-profit grant management requirements. Click this link: https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2023-05/Non-Profit-Grants-Manual-2023.pdf?ct=1683135105
Please direct any questions to Shelley Hudson at shelleyhudson@jisnashville.gov.