CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund
Forecasted
CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund supports community organizations serving East Tennessee, funding teen resilience and veteran services to address barriers facing young people, veterans, and their families.
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $12,500 for one year (2026 cycle)
Summary: Supports community programs addressing teen resilience and veteran support in a 20-county East Tennessee service area.
Key Information: Funding priorities change annually; applicants must address the priorities established for their grant cycle.
Description
The CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund is a donor-advised fund at East Tennessee Foundation, established by Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC, the contractor at Y-12 National Security Complex. It supports Oak Ridge and surrounding East Tennessee communities. An employee-based Investment Advisory Committee recommends grants where community needs are greatest and resources can be most effectively allocated.
For 2026, the priorities were Teen Resilience and Veteran Support. Teen programs address barriers facing at-risk teens and young adults in middle and high school, including poverty, trauma, instability, and lack of adult support. Veteran programs serve veterans and their families, including families of fallen soldiers. Supported services include healthcare, education, housing, employment skills, disability support, and community reintegration, depending on the priority.
