Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund
This grant funds innovative projects and research to improve healthcare and wellbeing for Jefferson County, TN residents, especially underserved and low-income groups.
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $5,000–$50,000; up to $100,000 for major equipment or improvements; grant term ~10 months.
Summary: Supports innovative projects to improve healthcare and wellbeing for Jefferson County, TN residents, prioritizing underserved and low-income populations.
Key Information: Organizations do not need to be located in Jefferson County but must serve its residents directly.
Description
The Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund is a field-of-interest grant program administered by the East Tennessee Foundation. It aims to improve the healthcare and overall wellbeing of residents in Jefferson County, Tennessee. The fund encourages creative and innovative approaches to addressing a wide range of health challenges, with a particular focus on projects that benefit underserved and low-income populations. Eligible proposals may address physical, mental, dental, or vision health; workforce shortages; transportation and access barriers; health literacy; preventive services; opioid addiction; acquisition of essential medical equipment; nutrition and food access; comfort and wellbeing; promotion of healthy behaviors; and caregiver support. Larger requests (up to $100,000) may be considered for projects involving significant equipment purchases or major improvements.
