Community Support Grants

Through its Community Support Grant ministry, Idlewild Presbyterian Church embodies God’s love by funding community non-profits who provide compassionate services. This funding extends Idlewild’s current outreach ministry efforts by fostering a more just, inclusive, and welcoming community.

2024 Grant Theme: Restoration

“The Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your needs in parched places and make your bones strong, and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water whose waters never fail. Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to live in.”
– Isaiah 58:11-13

“Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice. Be restored; encourage one another; agree with one another; live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.”
– 2 Corinthians 13:11

“The Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your needs in parched places
and make your bones strong, and you shall be like a watered garden,
like a spring of water whose waters never fail.
Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations;
you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to live in.”
– Isaiah 58:11-13

“Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice. Be restored; encourage one another;
agree with one another; live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.”
– 2 Corinthians 13:11

2024 Grant Recipients

Learn about the incredible Memphis and greater Memphis organizations that are using Idlewild’s grant money to make Memphis a better place in 2024. To learn how you can further help these organizations click here

Grant Guidelines

Because we receive an abundance of applications, and our funds are limited, please review these guidelines carefully. While these guidelines attempt to clarify anticipated questions regarding the process, contact Marsha Enlow at 901.726.4681 ext. 210 or Karen Matthews at 662.822.7678 with any additional questions that may arise.

Application Deadline: January 26, 2024

*Any incomplete or late applications, including any missing required attachments, will not be considered for a 2024 grant.*

All grant applications will be evaluated based upon their alignment with the Community Support Grant mission statement, this year’s grant theme, and how the Community Support Grant committee scores each application.

  1. Required Attachments with Application
    1. 501(c)3 forms, including a copy of your organization’s 501(c)3 IRS letter of determination
    2. A copy of your organization’s latest audited and year-end financials (If audited financials are not available, please explain why.)
    3. A copy of your organization’s current year budget and year-t0-date actuals
    4. A list of your organization’s board members, preferably with their affiliations
    5. An organizational chart or list of key staff members
  2. Timeline
    1. Awardees notified by April 30.
    2. Awarded grants distributed in two payments. First payment arrives by June 30. Second payment arrives by December 30.

Applications are open!

The application deadline is January 26, 2024. If you have any questions, please reach out to communitysupport@idlewildchurch.org.