We are now accepting applications for 
2025 Community Outreach Grants

To apply for a 2025 HSN Community Outreach Grant
please click here.

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  ***Save the Date***  

2025 Grant Fundraiser
Saturday, March 8 at Green Door Gourmet!!
check back soon for more information

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To see a summary of how our 2024 Grant funds were used, click here
Click on the links below to see progress reports from each of our 2024 Community Outreach Grant recipients!

 About HSN Community Outreach Grants:

  HSN Mission: The Herb Society of Nashville is a non-profit, working organization dedicated to promoting the knowledge, use, and delight of herbs through educational programs, research and sharing the experience of its members with the community.

Outreach Grant Mission: Supporting gardens that enhance opportunity awareness and sense of community by providing nutrition, wellness and education.

Applicants:
Grant applicants may include schools, communities, care facilities, not-for-profit organizations, and any other entity that supports the HSN mission in the Middle Tennessee area. Though previous grant recipients may apply again each year, if an applicant has not submitted a progress report and/or has not completed its prior project or used their prior grant money, they may not re-apply for a grant.

Deadline & Dates:
Application proposals must be received on or before January 24, 2025. The application must be submitted electronically. To access the form, please click here. 

• Upon receipt of the application, HSN will confirm via email. 

• Announcement of grant recipient(s) will be made by March 1, 2025. 

• Grantees must agree to submit a progress report by October 15, 2025 to the grant committee that includes details of how the project was started and developed, people involved, impact to date, before and after photos of project space, people, etc. and how the money was used (identify specific items in the original budget).

• Chosen applicants agree to allow HSN to publicize their project details on our website and in any appropriate media. 

Grant Dollar Amount: The maximum amount available for the 2025 grant is $10,000. The committee has discretion to divide the funds and award several projects.

 If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].