Oak Ridge Fund for Achieving Community Excellence
This grant supports innovative projects that drive lasting, positive change in Oak Ridge, TN, with a focus on youth, community, environment, infrastructure, and economic development.
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards are modest; past grants have ranged from $5,000–$15,000 for one-year terms.
Summary: Supports innovative projects that create lasting, positive change in Oak Ridge, focusing on community, youth, infrastructure, environment, and economic development.
Key Information: Applicants must have a local presence in Oak Ridge and directly serve its residents.
Description
The Oak Ridge Fund for Achieving Community Excellence, a community fund of the East Tennessee Foundation, supports innovative projects that aim to leave a lasting legacy for Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Established in 2017, the fund prioritizes initiatives that substantially impact the city's future, particularly in the areas of rebranding Oak Ridge, youth support and education, community inclusivity and engagement, infrastructure and environmental health, and economic development. Projects should demonstrate clear, transformative benefits to the Oak Ridge community and align with the fund’s vision for a vibrant, resilient, and forward-looking city.
