Thompson Charitable Foundation Fund
The Thompson Charitable Foundation Fund supports research-driven projects improving community development, education, health, and quality of life in four East Tennessee counties.
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates: May 4, 2026 (application opens) | May 22, 2026 (application closes at 5:00 p.m. Eastern)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per award; one-year grant term (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027).
Summary: Supports projects that advance community development, education, health, and quality of life in Anderson, Blount, Knox, and Scott counties, Tennessee.
Description
The Thompson Charitable Foundation Fund, administered by the East Tennessee Foundation, provides grants to support nonprofit organizations and projects that benefit residents of Anderson, Blount, Knox, and Scott counties in Tennessee. The fund aims to enhance community and economic development, education and workforce development, health and human services, and overall quality of life in these regions. Grants are intended for one-year projects and are awarded annually.
