[East Tennessee Foundation](https://easttennesseefoundation.org)

Rolling (applications redirected to local Long-Term Recovery Groups)

No fixed limit; grant size varies based on recovery needs and available resources.

Supports nonprofits and agencies delivering disaster response, relief, and long-term recovery in East Tennessee communities affected by Hurricane Helene.

New requests are directed to local Long-Term Recovery Groups in affected counties.

--- ## Description The Neighbor to Neighbor Disaster Relief Fund, managed by the East Tennessee Foundation, provides funding to nonprofits and agencies engaged in disaster response, immediate relief, and long-term recovery efforts for East Tennessee communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The fund aims to address both urgent and sustained recovery needs, helping communities rebuild and improve resilience for future disasters. Current efforts focus on supporting organizations working directly with affected residents in specific counties. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. - New requests for assistance should be directed to the local Long-Term Recovery Groups (LTRGs) in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Johnson, Unicoi, and Washington counties. --- ## Funding Amount - The fund does not specify a maximum or minimum award amount. - Grant sizes are determined based on the specific needs of the applicant organization and available resources. - Funding is intended to be responsive and flexible to community needs. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants are nonprofits and agencies engaged in disaster response, relief, and long-term recovery for communities affected by Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee. - The fund currently prioritizes organizations working in the following counties: Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington. - Individual assistance is coordinated through local Long-Term Recovery Groups; nonprofits should partner or coordinate with these groups for funding. --- ## Application Process - New requests for assistance should be submitted to the relevant local Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG) in your county: - [Carter County LTRG](https://www.cartercountyltrg.com/) - [Cocke County LTRG](https://cockecountyltrg.org/) - [AIDNET of Greene County](https://aidnetgc.org/) - [Johnson County LTRG](https://www.johnsoncountytn-ltrg.org/home) - [Unicoi County LTRG](https://www.unicoicountyltrg.org/) - [Washington County LTRG](https://wcltrg.org/) - The East Tennessee Foundation continues to accept donations and supports LTRG-coordinated efforts. - For questions about the fund or application process, contact the Foundation’s Grantmaking Team (see below). --- ## Additional Information - The fund is designed to be responsive to both immediate and long-term community needs. - Collaboration with local LTRGs is strongly encouraged and often required for funding consideration. - The Foundation remains committed to supporting ongoing and future disaster recovery efforts in the region. --- ## External Links - [Neighbor to Neighbor Disaster Relief Fund Program Page](https://easttennesseefoundation.org/grants/neighbor-to-neighbor-disaster-relief-fund) - [East Tennessee Foundation Home](https://easttennesseefoundation.org) - [Hurricane Helene Relief Strategy](https://easttennesseefoundation.org/east-tennessee-foundation/east-tennessee-hurricane-helene-flood-relief/) - [Carter County LTRG](https://www.cartercountyltrg.com/) - [Cocke County LTRG](https://cockecountyltrg.org/) - [AIDNET of Greene County](https://aidnetgc.org/) - [Johnson County LTRG](https://www.johnsoncountytn-ltrg.org/home) - [Unicoi County LTRG](https://www.unicoicountyltrg.org/) - [Washington County LTRG](https://wcltrg.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email/Phone | Notes | |--------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | ETF Grantmaking Team | 865-524-1223 ext. 144 | General grant inquiries | | Lisa Ford, VP Strategic Engagement | [Email](mailto:lf***@*tf.org) / (865) 789-6810 | Media inquiries | | Angelia Nystrom, VP Advancement & Chief Legal Counsel | [Email](mailto:an******@*tf.org) | Donations and advancement | | Dara Worrell, Senior Director of Regional Advancement | [Email](mailto:dw******@*tf.org) | Donations and advancement | | ETF Main Office | (865) 524-1223 / (877) 524-1223 | General information | | Team Members Directory | [ETF Staff Directory](https://easttennesseefoundation.org/about-us/team-members/) | Additional contacts |

Neighbor to Neighbor Disaster Relief Fund

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