Union County Community Foundation
This grant funds projects that advance health, education, culture, environment, and community development for Union County, TN residents through innovative, locally impactful initiatives.
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $5,000–$15,000 for a one-year term.
Summary: Supports projects that enhance quality of life, health, education, culture, and community development for Union County, TN residents.
Key Information: Applicants must serve Union County, TN and have local involvement; salary/administrative costs capped at 30% of request.
Description
The Union County Community Foundation, a community fund of the East Tennessee Foundation, provides grant funding to support innovative projects and programs that improve the quality of life for Union County, Tennessee residents. Funding priorities include community health and welfare, education, cultural opportunities, economic development, historic preservation, environmental enhancement, and organizational capacity-building. The Foundation was established to create a lasting resource for community advancement and welcomes proposals that directly benefit local families, women, children, and the broader Union County community.
