Hope in Action Fund
The Hope in Action Fund supports research and projects in East Tennessee that foster dialogue, education, arts, and systemic change to address racism, oppression, and injustice.
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Competitive grant application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Total awarded to date: $188,000; typical award size not specified; varies by project and fund availability.
Summary: Supports innovative projects and collaborations in East Tennessee that address and dismantle racism, oppression, and injustice.
Key Information: No competitive grant cycle in 2026; next opportunity is projected for January 2027.
Description
The Hope in Action Fund, established by the East Tennessee Foundation in 2019, is dedicated to supporting innovative projects and collaborations that address racism, oppression, and injustice in East Tennessee. The fund was created in response to increased hate crimes and aims to nurture hope, equality, and systemic change through programs that foster dialogue, education, the arts, and community growth. Grants have supported a diverse range of nonprofit organizations and initiatives working to build a more just, equitable, and inclusive region.
