Eligible applicants must have a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt designation from the Internal Revenue Service and have an annual budget of less than $250,000. The group has one grant cycle per year. Winners from previous years may apply if they have not won in the last two years.
“It is our responsibility to give back to the community that has given us so much,” said Sharon Devine Harris, president of Philanthropic Black Women of Memphis. “Our members look forward to reviewing the applications and awarding grants to organizations providing exceptional support to our residents.”
Founded in January 2005, Philanthropic Black Women of Memphis is a private organization of nine women. Its funding is provided by the membership.
Philanthropic Black Women of Memphis’ grants support economic self-sufficiency in areas including but not limited to, career development, education, entrepreneurship, scholarship and health.
Grants are not open to Individuals, for-profit organizations, churches or programs that promote religious activities, projects that take place before the completion of the grant-making process, projects inconsistent with federal, state and local non-discrimination ordinances regarding equal employment opportunity and campaigns to elect public officials.
Grant applications are available now, and the submission deadline is March 31, 2025. Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled by May 1, 2025. Grants will be awarded by May 31, 2025.
For more details, visit the website at http://pbwmemphis.org.
