Youth Endowment Fund
The Youth Endowment Fund supports innovative projects in East Tennessee that improve youth well-being through education, health, and prevention of adverse childhood experiences.
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2026 (Full application deadline, projected; applications due by 6:00 PM EST)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per project; typical grant term is two years.
Summary: Supports creative projects addressing youth challenges in East Tennessee, focusing on education, health, and preventing adverse childhood experiences.
Key Information: Next grant cycle details will be announced by January 2027; no awards in 2026.
Description
The Youth Endowment Fund, administered by the East Tennessee Foundation, supports innovative solutions to significant challenges faced by youth in the Foundation’s 25-county service area. The program prioritizes projects that focus on early childhood education, drivers of health, and the prevention or mitigation of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Funded initiatives must directly benefit youth within the designated counties and demonstrate creativity in improving their well-being and future prospects.
