1. to increase the access of underprivileged populations to quality, loving healthcare
2. to support and enhance the success of the non-profit organizations it funds by offering funding and consulting to organizations to promote cultures centered on loving care.

• Transom Grants - for specific projects or programs, which include clear objectives, timeframes and measurable outcomes. Grants are typically awarded to program expansions or new programmatic initiatives.
• Baptist Healing Trust Partnership Grants - to provide the extra support necessary to apply the principles of radical loving care through funds and in-kind services relating to leadership training and consulting. BHT Partners receive funds for the expenses associated with undertaking transformational change. (read more about loving care…)
• Impacting Education Grants - for specific programs or courses, which impact medical or other health professionals during their education. The Trust seeks to encourage educational institutions to introduce a course or program advocating a loving care model of leadership and culture, or a similar program addressing spirituality and compassionate care. (read more about loving care…)

Grant proposals are accepted and reviewed in the spring and fall with the spring full proposal deadline falling in late February and the fall deadline being in late August. Awards are extended on an annual basis. Grants are only made to non-profit organizations in Middle Tennessee qualifying under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code. All grant proposals should display and emphasize respect for the dignity of all persons. Programs submitted should be consistent with the principles espoused by the mission and core values of the Baptist Healing Trust. The Trust advocates:

• Caring with a servant’s heart
• Healing for the mind, body and spirit
• Loving with respect and without reservation
• Creating cultures of mindfulness, wisdom, justice and peace
• Supporting sacred work
• Inclusiveness

The Trust’s Board of Trust allocates funds for both programmatic and grant-making initiatives. An annual allocation process determines the amount of funds available for grant making. Programs of the Baptist Healing Trust include Caring for the Caregiver, the Radical Loving Care initiative, the Healing Charity ™ and Servant's Heart ™ and collaboration with the Southeastern Council of Foundation’s Health Legacy Foundations. (read more about programs…)

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