McMinn Community Fund
Forecasted
McMinn Community Fund supports organizations serving McMinn County residents with projects addressing health, education, child welfare, and other community needs to improve local 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 improve quality of life and address community needs 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 provides a lasting resource to achieve community goals and promote the county.
Past priorities have included health issues such as obesity, teen pregnancy, drug abuse, mental health, and health education, alongside homelessness and senior citizen needs. Education interests have included family life literacy skills, after-school programs, and remedial education. Child welfare has also been a focus, particularly services for underserved and under-resourced youth.
