Youth Endowment Fund
Supports innovative projects improving youth well-being in East Tennessee, focusing on education, health, and preventing or mitigating Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per project; typical grant duration is 2 years
Summary: Supports innovative projects benefiting youth in East Tennessee, with a focus on education, health, and prevention or mitigation of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
Key Information: No grants will be awarded in 2026; next cycle opens in 2027.
Description
This opportunity supports creative and impactful projects that address significant challenges faced by youth within the East Tennessee Foundation’s 25-county service area. The fund prioritizes initiatives in early childhood education, drivers of health, and the prevention or mitigation of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Projects must demonstrate a clear benefit to youth and a measurable impact on their well-being and development. The grant is intended to foster innovative solutions and strengthen youth-serving organizations in the region.
