GOVERNORS RURAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Governors Rural Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking within rural education, having paid a total of $12.5 million in grants in 2025. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and its funding opportunities are strictly by invitation, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement strategy. Nonprofits interested in potential funding can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE ACTIVITY OF THE CORPORATION IS TO IMPROVE COLLEGE ACCESS AND COLLEGE READINESS FOR TENNESSEE STUDENTS.
Cause Areas
1
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TAF Rural Expansion Foundation
Parsons, TN
$27.5M
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GOVERNORS RURAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
No. GOVERNORS RURAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GOVERNORS RURAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION give?
GOVERNORS RURAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are GOVERNORS RURAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GOVERNORS RURAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $15 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GOVERNORS RURAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, GOVERNORS RURAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $12.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GOVERNORS RURAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, GOVERNORS RURAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include TAF Rural Expansion Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GOVERNORS RURAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
GOVERNORS RURAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.