Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund

Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund is sponsored by East Tennessee Foundation (ETF). This grant cycle is for organizations working to improve the health and well-being of Jefferson County residents.

Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund - East Tennessee Foundation Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund Established in 2014 as a field-of-interest fund to improve healthcare and wellbeing for Jefferson County residents. Jefferson Health Care Foundation Fund will award new grants in 2026. The application opens August 3, 2026.

The application closes August 28, 2026 at 5:00p. m. Eastern.

Organizations can apply for amounts ranging between $5,000 and $50,000. Grants will be awarded in November 2026 for ten-month terms. The grant term is November 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027.

Funding priorities are intentionally broad so that applicants can exercise creativity and innovation in how they define and address healthcare and wellbeing issues for Jefferson County residents. Please note: Special funding consideration will be given to projects that extend healthcare and wellbeing opportunities to Jefferson County residents who are underserved and low-income.

Example projects may include those that: Provide affordable and accessible healthcare (i.e. physical, mental, dental, and vision care) Address healthcare workforce shortages that impact access to care Provide assistance for residents without available or reliable transportation to medical appointments and healthcare facilities Improve poor health literacy, which impacts patients’ ability to understand health information and instructions Provide preventive services including early detection of health issues Address opioid drug addiction Purchase essential medical equipment Provide residents with access to affordable, healthy food, and/or gardening supplies Increase residents’ wellbeing and comfort by providing warm clothing, air conditioners, and/or heaters Promote healthy behaviors and lifestyles Provide caregiver support Funding requests up to $100,000 may be considered for projects that require major purchases of medical equipment or other improvements in order to succeed.

Click here for General Eligibility and Funding Criteria . Although proposals must directly relate to the healthcare and wellbeing needs of Jefferson County residents, organizations do not have to be located in Jefferson County in order to be eligible to apply. Applicant organizations must demonstrate their program’s presence in and direct support to Jefferson County.

Tutorial for completing your grant application Logon page to access application and report forms Please direct your questions to a member of East Tennessee Foundation’s Grantmaking Team: Ashley Siferd Butler , Director of Competitive Grants Brooke Anguiano , Assistant Director of Grantmaking & Operations Email: gr ********* @ * tf. org Telephone: (865) 524-1223 ext. 144 or toll-free (877) 524-1223 ext.

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