Vision:
To use our distinctive set of assets to support the youth and their families in the
community that we call home.
Mission Statement:
The Nashville Predators Foundation’s mission is to build philanthropic partnerships within our
community to successfully leverage the unique assets and skills of our entire organization to
improve the lives of youth and their families.
2016 Grant Guidelines
PREDATORS FOUNDATION GRANT CRITERIA
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The Foundation will award grants for specific projects, durable good and one-time programs,
but NOT for general operating costs, staff salaries, sponsorship or fundraisers of any kind,
capital campaigns, endowments or reserve funds or grants to individuals, PTA’s or Booster
Clubs.
Foundation grants may range from $500 to a maximum of $10,000 annually. Average Grant
last year: $4,700
Foundation grants are reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors, which consists of
individuals from the Nashville community and team representatives
The organization must be a 501(c)(3) organization or government agency serving the
Nashville or Middle Tennessee area
The focus of the project or program should be youth/family related
Specific projects with funding needs are more likely to be funded
Funding will be distributed by early May. Please do not request funding for a project
scheduled for April or May 2016 but you can request for April or May or 2017
Organizations looking to partner with the Nashville Predators and the Nashville Predators
Foundation beyond funding are given stronger consideration
Projects with a detailed itemized list of program expenses are more likely to be funded
Organizations whose operating budget is under $2.0 million will receive priority consideration.
Organizations that have received funding in three consecutive years will be considered but
organizations that have not received grants in consecutive years may receive priority
consideration.
The organization must be available for a site visit if selected as a funded partner
The organization must adhere to all deadlines and application requirements
o Mid-Year Report:
October 28, 2016
o Final Report:
February 28, 2017
(reports must be emailed by these dates; 100% of the funding must be used by February
28th unless special permission requested or program is in April/May 2017)
Many organizations apply for grants each year and the overall amount of funding requested far
exceeds the Predators Foundations resources. Declined applications in no way reflect the worthiness
of an organization’s mission or programming and these groups are encouraged to apply again next
year.
WHAT TO SUBMIT
Step 1:
Go on-line to:
 www.nashvillepredators.com
 Community
 Predators Foundation
 Grant Application and click on the link to fill out the on-line form
or visit:
 https://nashvillepredators.formstack.com/forms/2016_predators_foundation_grant_application
Applications missing the on-line submission will not be considered.
Step 2:
Fill out the grant application information on the following pages. Make sure to follow the directions
exactly as they are outlined - page 1, page 2, page 3 and page 4. Submit two copies of the grant
proposal and one copy of your Board of Directors. If your information is not current on Giving Matters
you must submit your 501(c)(3) documentation.
Applications must not exceed the four page limit and must fit on the specified page. If specific
guidelines are not followed your application will not be reviewed.
NASHVILLE PREDATORS FOUNDATION 2016 GRANT APPLICATION
PAGE 1: Your Organization
Organization Name:
Organization Contact Name & Title:
(if you are a grant writer, please use name, title, phone
number and email address of Executive Director or
CEO)
Mailing Address:
City, State and Zip:
Telephone:
E-Mail Address:
Grant Writer’s Name (if applicable):
Grant Writer’s Email Address (if applicable):
Grant Writer’s Phone Number (if applicable):
Tax Exempt I.D. and Date Approve:
Organization Mission Statement:
Fiscal Year Dates:
Total Operating Budget for Current Fiscal Year:
Estimated Operating Budget for Next Fiscal Year:
Total 2015 Revenues and Expenditures for 2015:
Revenues:
Expenditures:
(if your fiscal year runs July to June please send revenues and expenditures for July 2014 – June 2015)
What percent of budget is spent on salaries?
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If this project includes any of the following please indication the expected number:
Full Time:
Part Time:
Volunteers:
Who are your top three funders?
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What percentage of your board donates ($) to your charity?
Is your information on givingmatters.com up to date?
(If no, please update your online profile. If you are not registered, please visit their website and inquire.
Although not mandatory we strongly recommend you complete your profile).
As a representative for the applying organization, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the rules and
guidelines regarding the Nashville Predators Foundation grant process. I verify that the above information is
correct as of the date submitted and that any major change to this proposal prior to the selection of beneficiaries
will be articulated to the Nashville Predators Foundation in a timely manner. I further confirm that if selected as
a beneficiary for a 2016 grant, our organization will continue to provide updated program information to the
Nashville Predators Foundation on a regular basis.
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NASHVILLE PREDATORS FOUNDATION 2016 GRANT APPLICATION
PAGE 2: Your Funding Request
Name of project, program or asset to be funded:
Total funds requested from the Predators Foundation for this year’s grant cycle:
Why is this project, program or asset important towards fulfilling your mission?
How does project, program or asset help us fulfill our vision and mission?
Provide itemized list of how the funds requested from the Nashville Predators will be appropriated for
this project, program or asset:
Individually list other significant funding sources for this specific project, program or asset, denoting
amounts and whether they are confirmed, committed or pending.
NASHVILLE PREDATORS FOUNDATION 2016 GRANT APPLICATION
PAGE 3: Your Project
Give a brief description of the request for which funding is requested:
Brief overview of goals, objectives, timetables and how results will be evaluated:
Describe how and when your organization will report outcomes of the project to the Nashville
Predators Foundation if funds are granted?
If this is an on-going project, what plans does the organization have for sustainability?
Approximate number of youth/families who will be affected by this grant:
What are the demographics of the youth being served?
What counties are served?
Why the request is needed and the impact it will have on the community?
NASHVILLE PREDATORS FOUNDATION 2016 GRANT APPLICATION
PAGE 4: Partnership
Beyond funding and player appearances, in what ways can your organization creatively partner with
the Nashville Predators and the Predators Foundation on this grant request you submitted? (see
next page for examples)
Beyond funding and player appearances, in what ways can your organization creatively partner with
the Nashville Predators and the Predators Foundation on other programs and events? (see next
page for examples)
Every grant cycle we select four organizations that did not receive a grant as our Feature Charities.
These organizations are featured on our website, given a Preds game to host an awareness night, inarena drive and an information table, included in our newsletters and promoted in the game night
program. Why should your organization be selected? What item(s) would you collect at the drive?
How could your organization leverage your partnership with the Nashville Predators as a feature
charity to further your mission?
Has your organization or your employees participated in any of the following (highlight the fields that
apply):
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Purchased tickets to GnashVegas Casino Night, Wine Festival, Petey’s Preds Party, Preds & Pins, Beer Festival, Hot Chicken
Festival, or Mini-Golf (Bold which fundraisers apply)
Attended GnashVegas Casino Night, Wine Festival, Petey’s Preds Party, Preds & Pins, Beer Festival, Hot Chicken Festival, or
Mini-Golf (Bold which fundraisers apply)
Emailed Nashville Predators Foundation event information to your board or donors
Signed up for the weekly Nashville Predators Newsletter
Retweeted a Nashville Predators/Predators Foundation Tweet
Tagged the Nashville Predators/Predators Foundation in a Tweet
Friended the Nashville Predators and Nashville Predators Foundation on Facebook
Shared a Nashville Predators/Nashville Predators Foundation Facebook message, Tweet or email
Purchased tickets to a Nashville Predators game
Do any of your staff’s family members work with the Nashville Predators team as an employee
Are any of your board members or staff affiliated with the Nashville Predators organization? (Nashville
Predators staff member serves on your board, members of your board are Season Ticket Holders, etc)
Beyond funding and not limited to just player appearances, in what ways can your
organization creatively partner with the Nashville Predators and the Predators Foundation on
this grant request you submitted?
EXAMPLES:
 An organization purchased a bus to transport students and branded the bus with Gnash and
the Preds logo
 Organizations have requested funding for a zip line, teepees, gaga ball and a woodshop to
enhance camper experience.
 A local school requested funding to purchase equipment was purchased for goalball. Players
came out in the Fall and participated in a game of goalball with the athletes.
 An organization requested funding for summer field trips. The students participated in a
chaperoned scavenger hunt around town to learn about their city and one of their stops was
Bridgestone Arena. Preds staff greeted them and took pictures to document their stop.
 An organization requested funding for classroom equipment and they ordered a Gnash rug to
enhance the space.
 An organization purchased iPads for their curriculum. They placed Nashville Predators
stickers on the iPads and send picture updates of the students using the Preds iPads.
 An organization requested funding for their science lab. They had an artist paint the Predators
logo on the wall of the science lab.
 A local school requested funding to build an outdoor walking track. They invited Gnash to
walk with the students after the track was built.
 The Predators Foundation purchased books for a Birthday Book program. The organization
placed a sticker inside each book stating that it was purchased by the Nashville Predators.
Beyond funding and player appearances, in what ways can your organization creatively
partner with the Nashville Predators and the Predators Foundation on other programs and
events?
EXAMPLES:
 During the holidays the Nashville Predators and DNC-Sportservice purchase food boxes with
turkeys & fixings to families from different organizations in Middle TN.
 Nashville Predators staff adopt families over the holidays. Staff purchase items off of a wishes
and needs list and then the families are invited to a holiday party at Bridgestone Arena.
 Organizations are a part of the Give & Go ticket program and receive tickets to the games.
After the games organizations mail in pictures and thank you notes or post pictures in
newsletters, on Facebook or Twitter.
 Organizations have purchased tickets or teams and attended Preds Foundation events –
Preds & Pins Bowling, GnashVegas Casino Night, Wine Festival & Tasting, Gnash’s Mini-Golf,
Craft Beer Festival, Petey’s Preds Party, etc.
 Nashville Predators staff are out in the community every week of the year volunteering.
Organizations will notify us of different opportunities where we can get involved. Projects are
typically done in a day, does not require high skill and allows company to work as a group.
This includes, but not limited to:
o Painting fences and walls
o Sorting school supplies
o Demoing bathrooms
o Writing letters of
o Building playgrounds
encouragement to students
o Walking/socializing dogs
o Signing up as a mentor
o Stuffing goody bags
o Cooking or serving meals
o Gardening
o Playing games/activities
o Sorting food
o Coaching hockey clinics
WHAT TO INCLUDE
Four-page signed grant application (two copies typed)
Page 1 – Your Organization
Page 2 – Your Funding Request
Page 3 – Your Project
Page 4 – Partnership
Copy of IRS 501(c)(3) letter (if 501(c)(3) document is current on Giving Matters, you do not need
to submit an additional copy.
Listing of current Board of Directors
REMINDERS
 Each organization may only submit one grant application. Your proposal must include
501(c)(3) documentation (if needed) and board of directors list.
 Grant requests must not be for programs that only take place in April and May 2016 as
funding will not be distributed until May. We will review applications for funding needed in
April and May of 2017.
 Responses to the grant application must be four pages and submitted in the exact order
and format as outlined above. (Page 1, 2, 3 and 4 – applications longer than four pages or
content on incorrect pages will not be considered)
 Applications must be typed. Do not use staples, paperclips, bindings or folders.
 Do not attach or include collateral material (i.e. dvd’s, brochures, etc.)
 The application must be postmarked or hand-delivered by 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday,
January 6, 2016. Faxed, emailed, late or incomplete applications will be not be accepted
or reviewed – no exceptions. This includes weather, vacations and illness. Early
applications welcomed and appreciated.
 2016 grant recipients will be posted on the Nashville Predators website by early April. All
applicants will be notified via email when list is available. Please do not call to check on
status.
Follow up report due dates: Mid-Year Report: October 28, 2016 and Final Report:
February 28, 2017. All reports must be emailed. 100% of the funding must be used by
February 28, 2017 (unless special request is submitted). Final report information will
be emailed to all grant recipients for completion.
HOW TO SUBMIT
Hand-Delivery:
Hand delivered applications must be received and logged by the security desk located at the
Bridgestone Arena entrance at the corner of Broadway & 6th Avenue. Security desk hours are
Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Free 30 minute parking can be found on 6th Avenue.
Nashville Predators Office – Bridgestone Arena
Grant Application
Attn: Rebecca King
501 Broadway (entrance at the corner of 6th and Broadway)
Nashville, TN 37203
Mail:
Grant Application
Nashville Predators Foundation
Bridgestone Arena
501 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
GRANT DEADLINE: Wednesday, January 6, 2016
2016 Grant Application Check list:
 Did you fill out and sign the first page of the application?
https://nashvillepredators.formstack.com/forms/2016_predators_foundation_grant_application
 Did you fill out and sign the first page of the application?
 Does your application fit on four pages and in the
requested format?
Page 1 – Your Organization
Page 2 – Your Funding Request
Page 3 – Your Project
Page 4 – Partnership
 Did you include two typed copies of the application
(pages 1-4) and does it fit on four pages?
 Did you include one copy of your 501(c)(3)?
If your 501(c)(3) document is on your Giving Matters profile you do not
need to submit a copy with this application.
 Did you include one copy of your board of directors?
Application is due Wednesday, January 6, 2016.
Please do not mail page 1, 2, 7, 8 or 9 of this packet
with your application. Keep for your files. Early applications
are always accepted and greatly appreciated. Grants that
arrive on deadline do not allow time for corrections or missing
elements to be submitted.