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

February 2027 (application opens, projected) | March 2027 (application closes, projected)

$1,500–$6,000 per award; one-year grant term

Supports impactful projects benefiting Norris, Andersonville, Bethel, and Fairview, prioritizing youth, military, animals, arts, seniors, and public safety.

10% match required (cash or in-kind); local presence in target communities required.

--- ## Description The Norris Area Community Foundation, a community fund of the East Tennessee Foundation, provides annual grants to support projects that benefit the residents of Norris, Andersonville, Bethel, and Fairview in Anderson County, Tennessee. Funding priorities include youth and young adults, military recognition, humane care of animals, arts with a cultural/historical perspective, support for seniors, and public safety. The foundation seeks projects that demonstrate significant community impact and encourages local organizations to address these focus areas. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027 (application opens, anticipated/projected) - March 2027 (application closes/full application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from $1,500 to $6,000. - Grants are for a one-year term. - A minimum 10% match of the requested funding is required (may be cash, in-kind, or both). --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) public charity, unit of government, or public educational institution. - New/emerging groups without nonprofit status may apply with an eligible fiscal sponsor. - Organizations must have a local presence and propose a project benefiting Norris, Andersonville, Bethel, and/or Fairview in Anderson County. - Projects must show significant impact using qualitative and/or quantitative data. - 10% match (cash or in-kind) of the requested grant amount is required. - Applicants must not discriminate per the [Foundation’s Diversity and Non-Discrimination Statement](https://easttennesseefoundation.org/about-us/diversity-and-non-discrimination-statement/). - Grants to individuals, debt retirement, endowments, general fundraising, or projects with explicit religious content are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the [East Tennessee Foundation grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=easttennesseefoundation). - New users must create an account; returning users log in with existing credentials. - Required documentation includes: IRS status, EIN, organizational and project budgets, financial statements, board and staff lists. - Applications must clearly address how the project aligns with focus areas and benefits the target communities. - See the [ETF Grant Application Guide (PDF)](https://easttennesseefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ETF-Grant-Application-Guide.pdf) for detailed instructions. --- ## Additional Information - Applications must be complete and submitted by the deadline; late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. - Funded projects are expected to submit progress and/or final reports. - For technical help or eligibility questions, contact the Grantmaking Team before the deadline. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Norris Area Community Foundation](https://easttennesseefoundation.org/grants/norris-area-community-foundation) - [General Eligibility & Funding Criteria](https://easttennesseefoundation.org/nonprofits/grants-we-offer/general-eligibility-and-funding-criteria/) - [ETF Grant Application Guide (PDF)](https://easttennesseefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ETF-Grant-Application-Guide.pdf) - [Grant Portal Login](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=easttennesseefoundation) - [List of ETF Grants](https://easttennesseefoundation.org/nonprofits/grants-we-offer/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Title | Email | Phone | |-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------| | Ashley Siferd Butler, Director | See program page for email (spam-protected) | (865) 524-1223 ext. 144 | | Brooke Anguiano, Assistant Director | See program page for email (spam-protected) | (877) 524-1223 ext. 144 (toll-free) | | General Grantmaking Team | [grantmaking@etf.org](mailto:grantmaking@etf.org) | (865) 524-1223 ext. 144 |

Norris Area Community Foundation

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