The Fallon Company, master developer of the East Bank, is proud to announce the inaugural recipients of the Fallon Community Fund – a $50,000 grant program designed to strengthen connections across Davidson County by supporting local organizations that bring neighbors together.
This year, 11 nonprofits were selected from 114 applications to receive grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000, recognizing their commitment to creating opportunities for collaboration, connection, and community engagement across Nashville.
The 2025 Fallon Community Fund winners are:
- 510 Foundation
- Creative Girls Rock
- Cumberland River Compact
- DancEast
- First Steps, Inc.
- Greenways for Nashville
- Martha O’Bryan Center
- Neighbor 2 Neighbor
- Oasis Center
- Trinity Community Commons
- Water Walkers
Each of these organizations is dedicated to creating opportunities for collaboration, connection, and community building – from neighborhood engagement and environmental stewardship to youth mentorship, public art, and cultural programming.
“The Fallon Community Fund reflects our belief that vibrant cities are built not just on great design, but on strong relationships,” said Michael Fallon, CEO of The Fallon Company. “Each of these organizations embodies that mission by helping create meaningful connections within their communities, and we’re honored to support their efforts.”
Through the Fallon Community Fund, The Fallon Company expands its commitment to strengthening places where people can thrive, extending this work beyond the East Bank and into neighborhoods across Davidson County. The selected projects demonstrate the creativity and inclusivity that make Nashville’s communities unique.
“We hear it all the time: Nashvillians crave community connectivity,” said Meg Morgan, Executive Director of Greenways for Nashville. “We are thrilled about this special opportunity from The Fallon Company to create just that. Greenways embody connectivity. Thanks to this funding, we can’t wait to launch a new network of greenways ambassadors who will bring this concept to life.”
“The Fallon Company’s investment in public spaces and community gatherings will strengthen connections between neighbors and restore a vital sense of belonging. When all our neighbors have a place to live, gather, and grow together, the whole community becomes stronger.”- Zach Lykins, Trinity Community Commons.
“At Creative Girls Rock®️, we believe creativity is one of the most powerful ways to bring people together and strengthen community. This support from The Fallon Community Fund allows us to expand our intergenerational arts programming and create more spaces where youth, families, and seniors can connect, heal, and thrive side by side. We are honored to be among this inaugural group of grantees and excited to help deepen the sense of connection across Nashville.” – Charmin A. Bates, Founder & CEO, Creative Girls Rock®️
For more information about the Fallon Community Fund visit the link (here).
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