McMinn Community Fund
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McMinn Community Fund supports organizations serving McMinn County residents with projects addressing community needs in health, education, and welfare to advance local goals and improve quality of life.
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: 20% match required; administrative expenses limited to 10% of requested funding
Summary: Supports projects that advance community goals and improve quality of life for McMinn County residents.
Key Information: Applicants must have a local presence in McMinn County and serve a majority of McMinn County residents.
Description
The McMinn Community Fund is a community fund of East Tennessee Foundation supporting opportunities to advance and improve the quality of life of McMinn County residents. Established in 1991 by a local donor, it was created as a lasting resource to help achieve community goals and promote the county.
Past funding priorities have included health issues such as obesity, teen pregnancy, drug abuse, mental health, and health education; homelessness; and senior citizen issues. Education priorities have included family life literacy skills, after-school programs, and remedial education. Child welfare support has focused on services for underserved and under-resourced youth. Funded projects must demonstrate the potential for significant community impact through both qualitative and quantitative information.
