[East Tennessee Foundation](https://easttennesseefoundation.org)

October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Typical awards: $5,000–$50,000 for 10-month terms; requests up to $100,000 considered for major equipment/infrastructure.

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. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical award size: $5,000–$50,000 for a 10-month grant term. - Requests up to $100,000 may be considered for projects requiring major medical equipment or infrastructure improvements. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) public charity, unit of government, or public educational institution. - New or emerging groups without nonprofit status may apply with a qualified fiscal sponsor. - Organizations must demonstrate a programmatic presence in and direct support to Jefferson County, TN residents; applicants do not need to be physically located in Jefferson County. - Required documentation includes EIN, legal name, contact information, financial statements or IRS Form 990, operating budget, board and key staff lists, and a non-discrimination policy. - Grants will not be made to individuals, for debt retirement, endowments, general fundraising, or for projects with explicit religious content or participation requirements. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the [East Tennessee Foundation online grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=easttennesseefoundation). - New users must create an account; returning users log in with existing credentials. - Review the [ETF Grant Application Guide (PDF)](https://easttennesseefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ETF-Grant-Application-Guide.pdf) for step-by-step instructions. - Applicants must complete all required fields and upload supporting documents (project and organization budgets, financial statements, board/staff lists). - Applications cannot be edited after submission. --- ## Additional Information - Information about the next grant cycle will be posted by July 31, 2026, on the fund's program page. - Grants are awarded for 10-month terms, with typical awards announced in November for terms beginning November 1. - Special consideration for projects serving underserved and low-income populations within Jefferson County. --- ## External Links - [Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund Program Page](https://easttennesseefoundation.org/grants/jefferson-health-care-foundation-fund) - [General Eligibility and Funding Criteria](https://easttennesseefoundation.org/nonprofits/grants-we-offer/general-eligibility-and-funding-criteria/) - [ETF Grant Application Guide (PDF)](https://easttennesseefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ETF-Grant-Application-Guide.pdf) - [ETF Online Grant Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=easttennesseefoundation) - [Grants We Offer](https://easttennesseefoundation.org/nonprofits/grants-we-offer/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Department | Email | Phone | |-------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|------------------------------------| | Grantmaking Team | [grantmaking@etf.org](mailto:grantmaking@etf.org) | (865) 524-1223 x144
(877) 524-1223 x144 (toll-free) | | Ashley Siferd Butler, Director | [Contact via ETF team page](https://easttennesseefoundation.org/about-us/team-members/) | | | Brooke Anguiano, Assistant Director | [Contact via ETF team page](https://easttennesseefoundation.org/about-us/team-members/) | |

Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund

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