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8 hours ago
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CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund accepting applications from 20 East TN counties
The East Tennessee Foundation's CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund is accepting applications for the 2025 grant cycle. Through an employee-led Investment Advisory Committee, Consolidated Nuclear Security Y-12 employees help direct funding to where it is most needed across Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Cumberland, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Rhea, Roane, Scott, Sevier, and Union counties. In 2025, the fund will prioritize grants supporting three areas: Acute Mental Health Support: Programs providing immediate, short-term response to individuals in crisis. Pre and Postnatal Family Services: Programs offering access to healthcare, education, and support services before and after childbirth. Early Learning and Academic Support: Programs that help develop reading, writing, and numeracy skills in children and youth. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities, units of government, houses of worship, or public educational institutions proposing programs and projects that benefit the lives of residents in the 20-county footprint listed above. Applications must be submitted using the ETF's online grant system no later than 6 p.m. EST on June 11. Grants will range up to $15,000 and will be awarded in September for one-year terms, beginning Sept. 15 and concluding Sept. 14, 2026, according to a news release. To learn more and access the online application, visit For more information, contact the ETF Grantmaking Team, by phone at 865-524-1223 ext.144, toll-free at 1-877-524-1223 ext. 144, or by email at grantmaking@ The East Tennessee Foundation (ETF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity and nationally accredited community foundation focused on serving a 25-county region in East Tennessee. As a community foundation, the ETF operates as a collection of hundreds of distinct charitable funds and supporting organizations established by individuals, families, businesses and other nonprofits. The ETF builds endowments, creating a permanent source of philanthropic funding for East Tennessee. For more information, visit This article originally appeared on Oakridger: Community Investment Fund accepting applications from 20 counties
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Business
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Northeast TN non-profits secure $1.1 million for long-term recovery groups
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A partnership between three non-profits has resulted in more than $1 million going toward long-term disaster recovery groups (LTRGs) in Northeast Tennessee following the impacts of Hurricane Helene. On Tuesday, the United Way of East Tennessee Highlands announced it worked with the First Tennessee Development District and the East Tennessee Foundation. THP: Sullivan East student dead, charges pending after head-on crash in Sullivan Co. The East Tennessee Foundation's latest grant of $858,980 will support LTRGs in Carter, Cocke, Johnson and Unicoi counties. The foundation previously awarded grants to Washington and Johnson counties, bringing the total amount for East Tennessee LTRGs to $1,134,085. According to a news release from the United Way, the funding will 'ensure that disaster recovery efforts remain strong and effective in helping impacted communities rebuild and regain stability.' Throughout the process, the United Way of East Tennessee Highlands spearheaded the grant application process and worked with LTRGs to budget for the needs of communities. The First Tennessee Development District managed fiscal oversight for most of the funding . The United Way reports the East Tennessee Foundation is still receiving donations and awarding grants to areas most impacted by Helene. 'United Way of East Tennessee Highlands extends deep appreciation to the East Tennessee Foundation and First Tennessee Development District for their unwavering support of long-term disaster recovery in our region. Their commitment to strengthening communities, empowering recovery groups, and fostering regional collaboration is invaluable in rebuilding stronger, more resilient counties.' Leslie Dalton, United Way of East Tennessee Highlands President & CEO Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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22-02-2025
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Knox County third graders raise money for Helene relief by running laps
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — How do you explain the impact of natural disasters like Hurricane Helene to third graders? One school in our area came up with a way to teach kids about helping in hard times. Third graders at Pleasant Ridge Elementary in Knox County proudly showed a check for $1,553.50. They worked hard to raise the money by doing laps for the school's reindeer run a few months ago. Their donation to the East Tennessee Foundation will go to victims of Helene, who face a long road of recovery ahead. Knoxville fashion influencer helping teens find confidence and style 'I am humbled thinking about these kids, administrators and families that just honed in on this specific opportunity to make other people's lives better,' said Keith Barber with the East Tennessee Foundation. It's one thing to see a video of the devastation on the news. It's another to know, as a nine-year-old, exactly where it is and why the miles don't matter when it comes to helping our neighbors in need. 'One of the things we talk about a lot in our school is how to be a good neighbor to other people,' said Principal Jennifer Morrell. 'I feel very bad for them that they lost their homes and I would say I'm glad that we raised the money for them so they can have their things back,' said third grader Ryland Guzzo. 'Blount County has a big heart': Warming center serving food and fellowship 'It means that they need the money more than we do because they had the hurricane,' said Kayden Crimmins, another third grader. 'It meant a lot to me to help people that need help and have been in the hurricane,' said Ivy Lawson. The students were given a form in December for parents to fill out and they kept up with the money they raised through the laps they did. 'We went front the middle of the gym to outside and down the stairs, around the driveway and back,' said Guzzo. Helene relief far from over as volunteers with Samaritan's Purse help people rebuild The group did between 31 and 37 laps each in one day. Putting their hearts into every step on that cold December day, the whole school logged a total of 350 miles. That's the equivalent of walking from Knox County to one of the flooded areas in Cocke County just over six times. Thanks to the generosity of these students and others from here and around the world, East Tennessee Foundation's Neighbor To Neighbor Disaster Relief Fund has distributed more than $1.1 million in 43 grants for recovery efforts throughout East Tennessee. To learn more or donate, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
