Mount Rest Fund
The Mount Rest Fund supports projects in Knox County, TN that use research-based approaches to advance early childhood education, health, and prevention of Adverse Childhood Experiences for women, children, and youth.
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per award; typical term is two years.
Summary: Supports projects in Knox County, TN that benefit women, children, and youth, with emphasis on early childhood education, health drivers, and prevention of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
Key Information: Grant will not be awarded in 2026; next cycle details available by January 31, 2027.
Description
The Mount Rest Fund, managed by the East Tennessee Foundation, continues a legacy of supporting women, children, and youth in Knox County, Tennessee. Originally established to care for elderly women with limited means, the fund now supports nonprofit projects that address early childhood education, drivers of health, and the prevention or mitigation of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Grants are intended to strengthen community resources and improve outcomes for women, children, and youth in the Knoxville area.
