Elizabethton/Carter County Community Foundation
This grant funds projects that improve health, welfare, education, culture, environment, and community development in Carter County, Tennessee.
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards $5,000–$15,000 for a one-year term (based on past cycles; subject to change).
Summary: Supports projects that enhance wellbeing, culture, education, and development in Carter County, Tennessee.
Key Information: Grant cycle not offered in 2026; next anticipated cycle is 2027.
Description
The Elizabethton/Carter County Community Foundation, a fund of the East Tennessee Foundation, provides grants to support the health, welfare, culture, and development of Carter County, Tennessee. Established by a local donor, the fund aims to preserve the community’s history, culture, and landscape while encouraging contributions that benefit Carter County residents. Grants are awarded to projects that make a significant local impact, provide educational or cultural opportunities, promote community or economic development, support historic preservation, enhance the environment, or strengthen the capacity of local organizations.
