Deadline: 1-Oct-21
Applications are now open for the Tellico Community Foundation Grant Program to enrich the lives of residents and the greater community by evaluating and addressing community issues, connecting generosity to programs and projects, and nurturing a culture of charitable giving.
Focus Areas
Successful applicants will propose innovative projects or programs that focus on enriching Tellico Village and the counties of Loudon and Monroe as well as:
- Community enrichment
- Supporting seniors
- Addressing the opioid crisis
- Furthering childhood literacy
Funding Information
- Grants will be awarded in February 2022 for one-year terms and range from $1,000 – $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Confirmation that the organization is a 501(c)(3) public charity, unit of government , or educational institution
- New or emerging groups that do not have nonprofit status may apply if they have an established nonprofit organization as a fiscal sponsor
- Employee Identification Number (EIN)
- Legal name of organization, address, and contact information (phone, fax, email address)
- Primary contact person and title
- List of staff administering the project
- Most recent financial statements and/or most recent audit and/or IRS Form 990
- Current year operating budget
- List of current board of directors or equivalent governing body
- Confirmation that the organization operates and is organized so as to not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, familial status, sexual orientation, age, disability, covered veteran status, or other characteristics as identified in the Foundation’s Non-Discrimination Policy Statement.
For more information, visit https://www.easttennesseefoundation.org/scholarships-grants/grants/competitive-grants-and-loans-by-name/tellico-community-foundation-grants