The Crown Automotive Charities/Hawkins Family Foundation supports a wide range of non-profit initiatives, including healthcare, animal welfare, education, veterans’ services, the arts, community and economic development, housing, and special needs. The Foundation primarily funds organizations in the communities where they operate: Chattanooga, Tennessee, Dublin/Columbus, Ohio, and the Tampa Bay area in Florida.

 

Grant Approval Process and Timeline

 

The Foundation’s Board of Directors reviews grant requests four times a year, typically in February, May, August, and November. After an application is submitted, the review process usually takes four to six weeks. However, depending on the specifics of the request or if additional information is needed, the process may take longer. If your proposal isn’t ready for a specific meeting due to outstanding issues, the Foundation will work with you to resolve them and ensure your application is included in the next available Board meeting.

 

Required Documents and Eligibility Criteria

 

To be considered for a grant, applicants must meet the following requirements:

501(c)(3) Status or Fiscal Sponsorship: The applying organization must be a 501(c)(3) public charity. If the organization is not directly a 501(c)(3), it must have a fiscal sponsor that holds 501(c)(3) status and agrees to manage the grant funds

Employer Identification Number (EIN): Applicants must provide their EIN (Employer Identification Number), which is required for tax purposes.

 

Grants and Sponsorship Applications

 

Applications for Grants and Sponsorships are submitted through our Grants Portal, powered by Temelio.

When you select either Grant or Sponsorship, you’ll be directed to the Temelio onboarding process. If you don’t already have a Temelio profile, you’ll need to create one before starting your application.