The Fallon Community Fund

The Fallon Community Fund is a grantmaking initiative established by The Fallon Company, the master developer of Nashville’s East Bank. The Fallon Company has positioned itself as a leader in urban redevelopment and community engagement, with this fund designed to extend its community-first approach beyond its development projects. The fund directly responds to local needs, particularly those highlighted in the Imagine Nashville survey, which found that 72 percent of residents desire stronger neighborhood connections. Fallon’s investment is rooted in the belief that vibrant, resilient communities are built on trust, shared spaces, and inclusive programming. The purpose of the Fallon Community Fund is to support neighborhood and community-based organizations throughout Davidson County in creating opportunities for connection and engagement. The fund prioritizes initiatives that activate public spaces, encourage gatherings, and foster stronger neighborhood identity. It aims to close the gap between residents’ desire for connection and the current lack of opportunities for meaningful interaction. The fund reflects Fallon’s broader commitment to community-building by directing resources to groups that have established leadership, structure, and vision to deliver impactful programming. The grant will fund a variety of activities, including public community events and gatherings, activation of shared public spaces, neighborhood beautification efforts, and initiatives that bring together people across generations and cultures. Projects that strengthen neighborhood identity and promote ongoing engagement are also eligible. While the scope of eligible projects is broad, they must serve community-building purposes; religious programming, political activities, or projects benefiting for-profit entities are explicitly excluded. This ensures that resources are focused squarely on inclusive, secular initiatives with a broad community benefit. Eligible applicants include registered neighborhood associations, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, schools and school-affiliated groups such as PTAs or PTOs, faith-based organizations conducting non-religious community projects, and other established community-based organizations. Ineligible applicants include individuals, informal groups of neighbors, for-profit businesses, political or lobbying organizations, and nonprofits already receiving annual charitable contributions from The Fallon Company. These criteria are designed to ensure applicants have the capacity, stability, and accountability to effectively manage funds. The application process begins with an open call for proposals on September 3, 2025. The application period will close on October 20, 2025. Applicants will submit their proposals through the Fallon Community Fund Application portal, which serves as the primary submission mechanism. Proposals will be evaluated based on their potential to create meaningful community engagement, the organizational capacity of the applicant, and alignment with the fund’s goals. Final funding decisions will be announced on November 18, 2025, and funded projects must be completed within 12 months of the award date. The total fund amount is $50,000, with individual grants ranging between $1,000 and $10,000. The distribution of funds will depend on the number and scale of successful applications. No matching requirement is imposed, making the fund accessible to small organizations without additional fundraising capacity. Awards are intended to support short-term community initiatives with tangible outcomes that strengthen connections across Davidson County. Although the current announcement pertains to a single cycle, the fund’s framing and alignment with community priorities suggest it may recur annually. If continued, future application cycles would likely mirror this timeline, with fall deadlines and award announcements before the end of the calendar year. At present, however, applicants should treat this as a stand-alone opportunity with defined opening, closing, and project performance periods.

Strongest projects are those that build community trust and connection, activate shared spaces, and reflect community identity.