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Find similar grantsJohn D. Grubb and Louise G. Sumner Fund for Monroe County is sponsored by East Tennessee Foundation.
This fund supports projects and initiatives that benefit Monroe County. Specific grant requirements are available on the East Tennessee Foundation website.
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John D. Grubb and Louise G. Sumner Fund for Monroe County - East Tennessee Foundation John D.
Grubb and Louise G. Sumner Fund for Monroe County A Community Fund of East Tennessee Foundation Benefits the economic, social, cultural, and educational well-being of Monroe County residents and their communities. The John D.
Grubb and Louise G. Sumner Fund for Monroe County will award new grants in 2026. The application opens July 1, 2026.
The application closes July 31, 2026 at 5:00p. m. Eastern.
Organizations can apply for amounts between $5,000 – $7,500. Grants will be awarded for two-year terms in September 2026. The grant term is September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2028.
The John D. Grubb and Louise G. Sumner Fund for Monroe County was established through a generous gift by Monroe County natives, John and his sister, Louise.
Louise and John’s desire to help secure advanced educational opportunities for students and leave a philanthropic legacy dedicated to improving the lives of residents of Monroe County became a reality in 1998 with the establishment of a permanent charitable endowment for Monroe County. Grants from the fund are intended to encourage creative use of area resources and contribute to the quality of life of Monroe County residents.
Click here for General Eligibility and Funding Criteria . Additional eligibility criteria specific to the Fund for Monroe County: Applicant organizations must have a local presence in Monroe County; directly serve people who live and work in Monroe County; and have Monroe County citizen involvement in the organization as volunteers, staff, or board members. Salary or administrative support must not exceed 30% of the funding requested.
Required: funds requested must have a 10% match. Match may be in cash, in-kind donations of goods and/or services, or a combination of both. Special Consideration will be given to: Organizations that collaborate as they engage in projects that benefit Monroe County and its communities.
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.
144 Click here for information about making a donation to the John D. Grubb and Louise G. Sumner Fund for Monroe County through our automated giving site or by mailing a check.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations serving Monroe County, Tennessee. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
John D. Grubb and Louise G. Sumner Fund for Monroe County is funded by East Tennessee Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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