Washington County Community Foundation
Supports collaborative, innovative projects that enhance life literacy and quality of life for Washington County, TN residents through education, health, and community well-being initiatives.
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per award; typical grant term is two years.
Summary: Supports innovative, collaborative projects that enhance life literacy and quality of life for Washington County, TN residents.
Key Information: Preference for collaborative proposals and projects serving unmet needs in Washington County.
Description
The Washington County Community Foundation, a community fund of the East Tennessee Foundation, provides grants to support innovative programs that improve the quality of life for residents of Washington County, Tennessee. The fund emphasizes projects that promote "life literacy," encompassing skills and resources that foster economic, cultural, social, and educational well-being for children, youth, and adults. Example focus areas include nutrition, healthcare access, early childhood environments, literacy, household management, financial decision-making, self-sufficiency, and civic engagement. Collaborative proposals involving multiple organizations are strongly encouraged, and projects must address unmet needs within the county.
