The Johnson County Community Foundation, an affiliate fund of East Tennessee Foundation, is accepting applications to support programs and projects that build community goodwill, seek to solve community challenges, and produce results that improve the quality of life for all citizens of Johnson County.
Donor Name: Johnson County Community Foundation
State: Tennessee
County:
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/28/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000 – $5,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Focus Areas
The Johnson County Community Foundation was established through the work of the Johnson County Champion Community Committee and the generous gifts of time, vision, and resources by a group of Johnson County residents committed to strengthening communities and improving the quality of life in Johnson County. Successful applicants will propose innovative projects or programs that:
- Make a significant contribution to the health and welfare of Johnson County and utilize its unique assets;
- Directly benefit families, women, and/or children;
- Provide educational and cultural opportunities;
- Support community or economic development, historic preservation, and/or environmental enhancement; or
- Build the capacity of the organization and its leadership to more effectively carry out its mission
Funding Information
- Grants will be awarded in July 2023 for one-year terms and will range from $1,000 – $5,000.
- The grant term is July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible organizations Must have and be able to provide documentation to verify the following:
- Confirmation that the organization is a 501(c)(3) public charity, unit of government, or public 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, email address, fax)
- Primary contact person and title
- Most recent financial statements and/or most recent audit and/or IRS Form 990
- Current year organization operating budget
- List of current board of directors or equivalent governing body
- List of staff administering the project
- 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 Diversity and Non-Discrimination Statement.
Additional eligibility criteria specific to JCCF:
- Applicant organizations must have a local presence in Johnson County; directly serve people who live and work in Johnson County; and must have Johnson 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 20% match. Match may be in cash, in-kind donations of goods and/or services, or a combination of both.
For more information, visit JCCF.
