The 38 places are full of work worth backing.
The Great 38 helps supporters, funders, and partners see clearly across the region and direct resources where they’ll land best.
Fund regional intelligence
Underwrite the platform and data infrastructure that makes the region legible.
Sponsor convenings
Bring civic, philanthropic, and corporate leaders together around shared priorities.
Support local organizations
Direct resources to the community organizations already doing the work.
Provide technical assistance
Offer expertise in data, design, research, or operations to county leads.
Fund storytelling and visibility
Make regional stories visible to the funders and partners who can help.
Partner on county-specific initiatives
Co-design and co-fund pilots in counties signaling readiness.
Featured Priorities
Where leaders are asking for support now
- Childcare slot expansion (Robertson, Maury, Putnam)
- Rural broadband completion (Cumberland Plateau)
- Youth apprenticeship cohort (Coffee)
- Storytelling residency (Hickman)
Cumberland
$38k
Davidson
$143k
DeKalb
$247k
Dickson
$352k
Fentress
$57k
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Make a one-time or monthly donation, or reach out about sponsorship and funding partnerships.