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

May 29, 2026 (Full application deadline)

$10,000–$20,000 per award; two-year grant term (August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2028)

Supports projects addressing diagnosis, research, treatment, education, prevention, and cure of respiratory disease in Knox County, TN.

Proposals must directly relate to reducing respiratory disease in Knox County; applicants need not be based in Knox County.

--- ## Description The Respiratory Disease Fund, administered by the East Tennessee Foundation, supports initiatives focused on the diagnosis, research, treatment, education, prevention, and cure of respiratory disease in Knox County, Tennessee. Established in 1991, this fund aims to advance knowledge and solutions related to respiratory health challenges by supporting impactful projects and programs in the region. --- ## Due Dates - May 29, 2026: Full application deadline (application closes at 5:00 p.m. Eastern) --- ## Funding Amount - Grant awards range from $10,000 to $20,000 per project. - Grants are awarded for a two-year term: August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2028. - Award amounts are distributed across both years. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants include: - 501(c)(3) public charities - Units of government - Public educational institutions - New/emerging groups with a qualified fiscal sponsor - Organizations do **not** need to be located in Knox County but must propose projects that directly address the reduction of respiratory disease in Knox County. - Applicants must provide documentation of nonprofit status, EIN, financial statements (or audit/IRS Form 990), current operating budget, board/staff lists, and a nondiscrimination policy. - Grants **cannot** be made to individuals, for debt retirement, endowment, general fundraising, or capital campaigns. --- ## Application Process - Applications open May 4, 2026. - Submit applications through the [East Tennessee Foundation's online grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=easttennesseefoundation). - New users must create an account; returning users log in with their credentials. - Required application materials include: - Completed online application - Project and organizational budgets - Financial statements or audit/IRS 990 - Board and key staff lists - Applicants must certify the submission before the deadline; no edits allowed post-submission. - For detailed instructions, consult the [ETF Grant Application Guide (PDF)](https://easttennesseefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ETF-Grant-Application-Guide.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - Proposals must clearly demonstrate a direct link to reducing respiratory disease in Knox County. - Awards will be announced in August 2026. - Grantees are required to submit progress and final reports during and after the grant term. --- ## External Links - [Respiratory Disease Fund Program Page](https://easttennesseefoundation.org/grants/respiratory-disease-fund) - [General Eligibility and 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) - [Online Grant Portal (Application Login)](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=easttennesseefoundation) - [Apply for Grants – ETF Information](https://easttennesseefoundation.org/nonprofits/apply-for-grants/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | |---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|-------------------------------| | Grantmaking Team (general inquiries) | grantmaking@etf.org | (865) 524-1223 x144 / (877) 524-1223 x144 | | Ashley Siferd Butler, Director of Competitive Grants | (see program page for email) | | | Brooke Anguiano, Assistant Director of Grantmaking & Operations | (see program page for email) | | | Team Members | [Contact page](https://easttennesseefoundation.org/about-us/team-members/) | |

Respiratory Disease Fund

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