Grant History

Aerial view of Lookout mountain, downtown Chattanooga, and the Tennessee River

Since 2013, the Lillian L. Colby Foundation has made 260 grants to more than 80 organizations in the greater Chattanooga area totaling $4,224,750.

Grants by Program Area (2013 – 2024)

2024 Grants

Health & Human Services

Chattanooga Area Food Bank – $30,000

Sack Pack Program

Metropolitan Ministries – $25,000

Human Needs Project

Northside Neighborhood House – $25,000

Empowering Neighbors, Supporting Communities

Survivor Fitness Foundation – $8,000

Survivor Fitness Chattanooga: Helping Cancer Survivors Regain their Health and Wellness Following Treatment

Chattanooga Room in the Inn – $25,000

Shelter to Stability Program

A Step Ahead Chattanooga – $34,000

Contraceptive Program

Habitat for Humanity Chattanooga – $15,000

Homeownership Program

AIM Center – $10,000

Uncompensated Care Program

Education

Public Education Foundation – $25,000

Project Inspire

KELCURT Foundation – $25,000

Books for Children in Hamilton County

Teach for America – $30,000

Teacher Corps and Ignite Tutoring Fellowship

Arts & Culture

ArtsBuild – $25,000

Imagine! Arts Education Program

Students walking into the Hunter Museum of American Art Students listening to a presenter in front of a painting Students lined up looking over a display clase in the Hunter Museum of American Art Students pointing to parts of a architectural model inside a glass display case Students sitting on the floor listening to a presenter. Several have their hands raised.

Children & Youth

Lift Youth Center, Inc. – $8,000

Afterschool Program

Environmental Justice

Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center – $20,000

Native Landscape Apprenticeship Program

Economic Empowerment

LAUNCH – $25,000

Business Start Up Support for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs

CoLab – $10,000

Supporting Underserved Small Business Owners

Designated

Chattanooga Symphony & Opera – $30,000

Chattanooga Symphony & Opera – $30,000

Annual Total: $400,000