Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund
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Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund supports organizations’ healthcare and wellbeing projects for Jefferson County residents, prioritizing opportunities for underserved and low-income people.
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$50,000 for ten-month terms; requests up to $100,000 considered for major equipment or other necessary improvements
Summary: Supports projects improving healthcare and wellbeing for Jefferson County residents, with special consideration for underserved and low-income residents.
Key Information: Organizations outside Jefferson County may apply but must demonstrate program presence in and direct support to the county.
Description
Established in 2014, the Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund is a field-of-interest fund administered by East Tennessee Foundation. It supports healthcare and wellbeing for Jefferson County residents, with intentionally broad priorities that encourage creative and innovative responses to local needs. Special funding consideration goes to projects extending healthcare and wellbeing opportunities to underserved and low-income residents.
Supported work includes affordable physical, mental, dental, and vision care; healthcare workforce shortages; transportation to medical appointments; health literacy; preventive services and early detection; opioid addiction; and essential medical equipment. Projects may also provide affordable healthy food or gardening supplies, warm clothing, air conditioners or heaters, activities promoting healthy behaviors and lifestyles, and caregiver support.
