Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund
This grant funds innovative projects to improve healthcare and wellbeing in Jefferson County, TN, especially for underserved and low-income residents.
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards $5,000–$50,000 for 10-month terms; up to $100,000 considered for major equipment/projects.
Summary: Supports innovative projects to improve healthcare and wellbeing for Jefferson County, TN residents, prioritizing underserved and low-income groups.
Description
The Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund is a field-of-interest fund managed by the East Tennessee Foundation, established to improve healthcare and wellbeing for residents of Jefferson County, Tennessee. The fund encourages creative and innovative approaches to addressing local health needs, with special consideration for projects that serve underserved and low-income populations. Eligible projects may include expanding access to affordable healthcare (physical, mental, dental, vision), addressing workforce shortages, providing transportation assistance, improving health literacy, offering preventive services, combating opioid addiction, purchasing essential medical equipment, increasing access to healthy food, promoting healthy behaviors, supporting caregivers, and enhancing comfort and wellbeing for residents.
