This grant funds projects that improve community development, education, health, and quality of life for residents in Anderson, Blount, Knox, and Scott counties, Tennessee.
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per award; one-year grant term.
Summary: Supports projects advancing community development, education, health, and quality of life in Anderson, Blount, Knox, and Scott counties, Tennessee.
This grant opportunity from the East Tennessee Foundation, through the Thompson Charitable Foundation Fund, is designed to support nonprofit organizations and public entities working to improve community and economic development, education and workforce development, health and human services, and overall quality of life. Funding is restricted to projects that directly benefit residents in Anderson, Blount, Knox, and Scott counties in Tennessee. The fund seeks proposals that address significant community needs and demonstrate measurable impact within these geographic areas.