THOUGHTFUL GIVING FOR
STRONGER COMMUNITIES
AND BETTER LIVES
The East Tennessee Foundation (“ETF” or the “Foundation”), a 501(c)(3) public charity and nationally accredited community foundation focused on serving a 25-county region in East Tennessee, today announced a grant opportunity for Loudon and Monroe counties.
The ETF’s Tellico Community Foundation, which is an affiliate fund designed to support the communities of Loudon and Monroe counties, is now accepting applications for the 2025 grant cycle.
“The Tellico Community Foundation enhances the quality of life for people in Monroe and Loudon counties by helping us identify donors that care about local causes and advising us to ensure that the East Tennessee Foundation is awarding grants that meet local needs,” said ETF President & CEO Keith Barber. “Based on their knowledge and research, local leaders on our Tellico Community Foundation advisory board have determined a need to support childhood development and education, and we look forward to partnering with other organizations who share our commitment to investing in the next generation.”
Applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities, units of government, or public educational institutions proposing programs and projects which benefit childhood development and education in Loudon and Monroe counties.
“Established in 2017, the Tellico Community Foundation supports nonprofit organizations making a difference in the lives of children and families in Loudon and Monroe counties,” said ETF Director of Regional Advancement Dara Worrell. “They do a wonderful job of connecting community-minded people with important causes, and we are excited to once again leverage this fund to enhance education and improve lives in Loudon and Monroe counties.”
Applications must be submitted using the ETF’s online grant system no later than 6:00 pm EST on Friday, February 28, 2025. Grants will range up to $10,000 and will be awarded in May for one-year terms, beginning June 1, 2025, and concluding May 31, 2026.
To learn more about the grant cycle and access the online application, please click here here.
For more information, please contact Ashley Siferd Butler, ETF Director of Competitive Grants, by phone at 865-524-1223 ext. 126, toll-free at 1-877-524-1223 ext. 126, or by email at ab*****@*tf.org.