Events & Other Important Dates
Before You Ask – Fall Mornings 2025
An educational 12-session series designed to help nonprofit executive directors and staff further define and refine goals and strategy before asking for necessary funding, first-time applicants are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Fall 2025: 08/05/25 - 10/21/25. TUESDAY mornings from 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. IN PERSON at the Foundation. Vaccinations required.
Register1st Quarter Grant Applications 2026
We accept arts and culture related applications this quarter, along with applications that do not fall under another program area with a designated annual deadline.
Holiday Open House
4:00 to 6:30 pm. Please join us at the Foundation for our annual holiday open house. Food, drinks, and cheer provided. We look forward to celebrating this holiday season with the Greater Memphis nonprofit community. Location: 515 Erin Drive, Memphis, TN 38117
Before You Ask – Spring 2026
An educational 12-session series designed to help nonprofit executive directors and staff further define and refine goals and strategy before asking for necessary funding, first-time applicants are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.
- Spring 2026: 01/06/26 - 03/24/25, mornings 8:30 to 11 AM
2nd Quarter Grant Applications 2026
We accept education-related applications this quarter, as well as applications that do not fall under another program area with a designated annual deadline.
Before You Ask – Summer Evenings 2026 (virtual only)
An educational 12-session series designed to help nonprofit executive directors and staff further define and refine goals and strategy before asking for necessary funding, first-time applicants are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.
Summer 2026: 03/31/26 - 06/16/26. Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Please use the following email to register: esmith@assisifoundation.org
3rd Quarter Grant Applications 2026
We accept digital news-related applications this quarter, along with applications that do not fall under another program area with a designated annual deadline.