About Us
Meet Marcus Lemonis
The nonprofit Nashville 30 Day Fund was launched by entrepreneur, advocate, philanthropist, and TV personality Marcus Lemonis.
In a world where business leaders are lauded for being cutthroat, Marcus does it all with heart and compassion for the people, process and product he aspires to elevate. With millions of dollars donated to charitable organizations and invested in small businesses, he is an advocate for the underdog and finds his strongest inspiration by investing in people.
You can read Marcus’ full biography on his personal website, here.
About Us
What You Need To Know
To qualify for assistance from the Fund, applicants must be:
The funds disbursed by the Nashville 30 Day fund do not need to be repaid. If individuals or businesses who receive the Fund’s assistance do, at a later date, wish to “pay it forward” to another individual or business in need of assistance, they may do so by directing those dollars back to the Fund, which will disburse the funding to another recipient.
What You Need to Know
The Nashville 30 Day Fund is a volunteer-powered nonprofit with all funds raised going directly to small businesses and individuals affected by the Christmas Day bombing.
Who does the Nashville 30 Day Fund help?
To qualify for assistance from the Fund, applicants must be:
– A small business that operates in Nashville and is located within 1/2 mile radius of the explosion site (166 2nd Avenue);
– An individual who is a resident of Nashville and lives within 1/2 mile radius of the explosion site (166 2nd Avenue).
Do Nashville 30 Day Fund funds need to be repaid?
No. The funds dispersed to businesses by the Nashville 30 Day Fund do not need to be repaid. If businesses who receive the Nashville 30 Day Fund assistance do, at a later date, wish to “pay it forward” to another Nashville small business in need of assistance, they may do so by directing those dollars back to the Fund, which will disburse the funding to another Nashville business in need.
What is the application process?
The application process is designed to be quick and easy. The application can be submitted from your phone in less than ten minutes.
Is the Nashville 30 Day Fund a government program?
NO, the Nashville 30 Day Fund is an organization fueled by the private sector committed to supporting small business jobs, entrepreneurs, and individuals in Nashville directly affected by the Christmas Day bombing.
