Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund
Supports innovative projects that improve healthcare and wellbeing in Jefferson County, TN, with a focus on underserved populations and solutions to local health challenges.
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; requests up to $100,000 considered for major equipment/infrastructure.
Summary: Supports innovative projects improving healthcare and wellbeing for Jefferson County, TN residents, prioritizing underserved and low-income populations.
Description
The Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund, managed by the East Tennessee Foundation, is a field-of-interest grant program established to enhance healthcare and wellbeing for residents of Jefferson County, Tennessee. The fund supports a broad range of creative and innovative projects addressing issues such as affordable healthcare access, workforce shortages, transportation for medical care, health literacy, preventive services, opioid addiction, essential medical equipment, healthy food access, comfort items, healthy lifestyles, and caregiver support. Special consideration is given to initiatives serving underserved and low-income populations. Larger funding requests may be considered for projects requiring significant medical equipment or infrastructure improvements.
