The Faculty & Staff Mini-Grant Program is designed to support innovative, student-centered projects that align with Nashville State Community College’s priorities. This process ensures grant proposals receive proper support before submission and adhere to the institutional policies of NSCC and TBR.
​Who Can Apply?
Any full-time NSCC employee.
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Grant Guidelines
To make the biggest impact, we encourage proposals that are innovative, thoughtful, and designed to serve a wide range of students.
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Grant Funds May Not Be Used For:
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Professional development
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Salaries or stipends (Exceptions for non-employees and non-students may be considered with proper justification)
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Marketing or promotional items (e.g., T-shirts, pens)
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Travel
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Cash or Gift Cards (Exceptions for gift cards for non-employees and non-students may be considered with proper justification.)
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Application & Award Procedures
- The request period is on-going during the academic year. The Foundation will only accept submissions via the online form, no exceptions.
- The Faculty & Staff Mini-Grant team will review all requests for funding.
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You will be notified individually once your proposal has been reviewed for consideration.
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The Foundation team will schedule a photo-op and grant announcement.
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Need Assistance?
For questions or support, contact:
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Jordan Weinstein
Director of Grants Development
Office Hours (White Bridge campus – Office H-120A):
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Thursdays: 3:00 – 4:30 PM
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Fridays: 9:30 – 11:00 AM
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