SCC Bristol Grant Program
The SCC Bristol Grant funds nonprofits improving the critical, medical, and educational needs of vulnerable children in northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia.
Funder: Speedway Children's Charities
Due Dates: June 12, 2026 (first-round/full application) | August 1, 2026 (second-round documentation)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants vary; Jeff Byrd Grant awards $50,000 to one organization annually; in 2025, over $1.2M was distributed to 90 organizations.
Summary: Supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits in northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia serving children's critical, medical, and educational needs.
Key Information: Only organizations serving children in the 18-county service area are eligible; capital projects and operational costs are not funded.
Description
The SCC Bristol Grant Program, administered by Speedway Children's Charities, provides funding to nonprofit organizations dedicated to meeting the critical, medical, and educational needs of children in northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia. Grants support projects addressing issues such as homelessness, foster care, food security, medical care, and educational support for children facing adversity. The program emphasizes direct impact on children and prioritizes organizations serving the most vulnerable populations, including the homeless, foster youth, orphans, and victims of human trafficking.
