McMinn Community Fund
The McMinn Community Fund supports research-based projects improving health, education, homelessness, seniors, and child welfare in McMinn County, emphasizing measurable community impact.
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants are for one-year terms; recent awards have ranged from $5,000–$15,000.
Summary: Supports projects that improve quality of life in McMinn County, focusing on health, education, homelessness, seniors, and child welfare.
Key Information: Funding requested must have a 20% match; at least 90% must be for direct project costs.
Description
The McMinn Community Fund, a component of the East Tennessee Foundation, is dedicated to advancing the quality of life for residents of McMinn County. Established in 1991 by a local donor, the fund supports initiatives that address community health issues (including obesity, teen pregnancy, drug abuse, mental health, and health education), homelessness, senior citizen needs, educational services (such as family literacy, after-school, and remedial programs), and child welfare for underserved youth. Projects must demonstrate significant potential for positive community impact.
