Leadership Education Fund
The Leadership Education Fund supports projects that foster leadership, innovation, and lasting improvements in public education across East Tennessee schools.
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates: May 29, 2026 (Full application deadline, closes 5:00 p.m. Eastern)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per grant; one-year grant term (Aug 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027).
Summary: Supports organizations advancing excellence and leadership in public education within East Tennessee.
Key Information: Applicants must serve residents in ETF’s 25-county service area.
Description
The Leadership Education Fund, established through a partnership between the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and East Tennessee Foundation, aims to strengthen public education by supporting organizations that foster leadership, innovation, and sustained improvement in East Tennessee schools. Grants are intended to empower nonprofits and public educational institutions to implement projects that have a lasting, positive impact on educational outcomes in the region.
