Joe C. Davis Foundation Grant

The Foundation supports charitable organizations that embody Joe C. Davis' core values of personal initiative, perseverance, hard work, education, and entrepreneurship. Its primary areas of focus are education, healthcare, and community and social services, with a geographic focus in Nashville, Tennessee. The Foundation invests in organizations with strong leadership, long-term, sustainable financial models, and leading experts in relevant areas of service. In education, the Foundation focuses on recruiting and developing top talent in the education sector, increasing the supply of high-performing charter schools. It also supports early childhood programs, after-school programs, adult education programs, and workforce development programs. The Foundation supports a broad array of healthcare organizations, including medical training, health and wellness initiatives, medical clinics serving the underinsured, addiction services, mental health services, and crisis services. Community and social services organizations focus on helping children reach their highest potential and helping adults become self-sufficient. The Foundation does not provide funding for arts, environmental causes, religious activities, individuals, or fundraising events or dinners. Grants are typically one-time, designed to enhance existing programs or create new ones with long-term financial sustainability models. Larger grants are made after extensive interaction between the foundation and the grant seeker over an extended period.