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Women's Fund of East Tennessee Emergency/Other Needs Grants is sponsored by Women's Fund of East Tennessee. The Women's Fund of East Tennessee provides grants to vetted agencies whose programs and services align with their mission of supporting the self-sustainability of women and their families. They also select one-time grant recipients for emergency or other needs.
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Home - Womens Fund of East Tennessee The Women’s Fund is a catalyst to transform the lives of low-income women and girls in East Tennessee. The Women’s Fund was founded in 2011 to address the lack of opportunities for underserved women and girls in East Tennessee.
In February of that same year, the Women’s Fund of East Tennessee became an incorporated fund of the East Tennessee Foundation, quickly raising $2 million dollars from which grant making opportunities were outlined to fuel the vision. By 2015, the Board of Directors elected to become a supporting organization of ETF, becoming a 501(c)3 public, non-profit organization.
With a focus on collaboration, education, and advocacy with our non-profit beneficiaries, WFET quickly became a premier source of hope and funding for those who need it most in our region. “When you invest in a woman , you invest in a family , a community , and, ultimately, a region . ” The Women’s Fund of East Tennessee started from a group of philanthropic women lifting up other women.
We have since grown to include a host of supporters that encompass corporations and small businesses in our region, as well as a significant group of professional and individual donors. Discover the inspiring events that drive change for women and girls in East Tennessee—your next opportunity to get involved is just a click away. Learn more about what’s coming up and how you can make a difference.
The Women’s Fund has a unique approach to granting funds in East Tennessee. We raise money to give it away by fully vetting agencies whose programs and services align with our mission and core values.
We do that by 1) Selecting a group of 8-12 similarly focused non-profit organizations in our 25-county service area, every 3 years, to work collaboratively to tackle barriers to post-secondary education and financial independence within our Strong Women Strong Futures network, and 2) Selecting additional one-time grant recipients who have emergency or other needs that will help them serve their mission and the self-sustainability of women and their families.
We house invested funds in an Endowment through our partnership with the East Tennessee Foundation. Our fund ensures monies are available annually and in perpetuity, allowing your legacy of giving to continue for generations to come. YOU can get involved and support the WFET mission in a number of ways.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations whose programs and services align with the mission of the Women's Fund of East Tennessee, supporting underserved women and girls. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Women's Fund of East Tennessee Emergency/Other Needs Grants is funded by Women's Fund of East Tennessee. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Tennessee. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
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