MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County nonprofits will have the chance to apply for a $5,000 grant, offered by the Philanthropic Black Women of Memphis (PBWM), thanks to their annual grant cycle.
Eligible non profits are those based in Shelby County that have a yearly budget of less than $250,000. Nonprofits should also have tax documents that prove their tax-exempt designation (501(c) (3) from the Internal Revenue Service). In the past, nonprofits who have received the grants had worked on career development, education, entrepreneurship, scholarship and health.
“It is our responsibility to give back to the community that has given us so much,” said Sharon Devine Harris, PBWM President. “Our members look forward to reviewing the applications and awarding grants to organizations providing exceptional support to our residents.”
PBWM is a private organization which is funded by their eight members. They were founded in 2005. According to their press release, the organization does not provide grants to individuals, for-profit organizations, churches or programs with religious activities.
Applications were announced as opened on March 28. Applications will close on April 26. Interviews should be scheduled by May 1, with a finalist decision by May 15.
For more details on the grant and the application process, visit PBWM.