Johnson County Community Foundation
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Johnson County Community Foundation supports local organizations with funding for innovative community projects that improve residents’ health, welfare, and quality of life.
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $6,500; previous awards supported one-year terms
Summary: Supports innovative community projects that improve health, welfare, and quality of life for Johnson County residents.
Key Information: Applicants need a Johnson County presence, direct local service, citizen involvement, and a 20% match.
Description
The Johnson County Community Foundation, a community fund of East Tennessee Foundation, supports programs and projects that build community goodwill, address community challenges, and improve quality of life for all Johnson County citizens. Established through the Johnson County Champion Community Committee and contributions from local residents, the fund emphasizes innovative work that strengthens communities and draws on the county’s unique assets.
Funding priorities include health and welfare; direct benefits for families, women, and children; educational and cultural opportunities; community and economic development; historic preservation; and environmental enhancement. The fund also supports organizational and leadership capacity-building that helps organizations carry out their missions more effectively.
