Respiratory Disease Fund
The Respiratory Disease Fund supports research, diagnosis, treatment, education, prevention, and cure projects for respiratory diseases in Knox County, Tennessee.
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates: May 29, 2026 (Full application submission deadline, closes at 5:00 p.m. Eastern)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per award, distributed over two years (August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2028).
Summary: Supports projects addressing the diagnosis, research, treatment, education, prevention, and cure of respiratory disease in Knox County, Tennessee.
Description
The Respiratory Disease Fund, established by the East Tennessee Foundation in 1991, provides support for initiatives aimed at reducing and ultimately eliminating respiratory diseases in Knox County, Tennessee. Funding is available for projects that address diagnosis, research, treatment, education, prevention, and cure of respiratory diseases. The fund is intended to foster innovative and impactful efforts that benefit the respiratory health of the Knox County community.
