CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund
This grant funds East Tennessee nonprofits in 2026 to support teen resilience and veteran well-being through targeted, research-informed community programs.
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates: June 11, 2026 (Full application deadline; closes 5:00 p.m. Eastern)
Funding Amounts: Up to $12,500 per grant; one-year grant term (Sept 15, 2026–Sept 14, 2027)
Summary: Supports East Tennessee nonprofits addressing teen resilience and veteran support in 2026, with priorities set by CNS employee committee.
Description
The CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund, administered by the East Tennessee Foundation, provides annual grant support to nonprofit organizations serving a 20-county area in East Tennessee. The fund is guided by an employee-led advisory committee from Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (CNS), which sets evolving funding priorities each year. For the 2026 cycle, proposals must focus on either teen resilience—targeting at-risk youth by addressing barriers such as poverty, trauma, and lack of adult support—or veteran support, including mental health, housing, job skills, and reintegration services. Grants are designed to address the most pressing community needs and foster positive impact throughout the region.
