John D. Grubb and Louise G. Sumner Fund for Monroe County
Forecasted
John D. Grubb and Louise G. Sumner Fund for Monroe County supports organizations’ community projects to improve local residents’ economic, social, cultural, and educational well-being.
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2028 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$7,500; two-year grants in the most recent cycle; 10% match required
Summary: Supports community projects that improve the economic, social, cultural, and educational well-being of Monroe County residents.
Key Information: Applicants must have a Monroe County presence, directly serve local residents and workers, and involve county citizens.
Description
The John D. Grubb and Louise G. Sumner Fund for Monroe County is a community fund of East Tennessee Foundation supporting projects that benefit county residents and their communities. Grants encourage creative use of area resources to improve local quality of life across economic, social, cultural, and educational areas. Special consideration goes to organizations collaborating on projects that benefit Monroe County.
Established in 1998 through a gift from Monroe County siblings John Grubb and Louise Sumner, the fund is a permanent charitable endowment dedicated to improving residents’ lives. The donors’ desire to secure advanced educational opportunities for students and leave a lasting philanthropic legacy underpins its community-focused purpose.
