The Washington County Community Foundation, an affiliate fund of East Tennessee Foundation, is seeking applications to provide support for innovative programs that benefit Washington County and its people.
Donor Name: Washington County Community Foundation
State: Tennessee
County:
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/15/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $50,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
The Washington County Community Foundation (previously the Harris Fund for Washington County) was endowed by Ms. Eva Stanley Harris, a Washington County native, in memory of the Harris Family of Johnson City to honor their spirit of philanthropy and legacy of community service. The Fund encourages creative use of area resources and promotes the improvement of the quality of life of Washington County residents.
Funding Information
- Grants will be awarded in July 2023 for two-year terms and can range up to $50,000.
- The grant term is August 1, 2023 – July 31, 2025.
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 criteria specific to the Washington County Community Foundation
Preference will be given to collaborative proposals which involve the work and service of at least two or more organizations. In 2023, Washington County Community Foundation seeks to support projects that promote life literacy. For the purposes of this grant cycle, life literacy skills are those that support the economic, cultural, social, and educational wellbeing of Washington County’s children, youth, and adults. What follows are examples, but not a comprehensive listing, of life-literacy focused projects:
- Access to knowledge of nutritious foods and access to those foods
- Pathways to healthy habits and access to healthcare (preventative)
- Programming which provides stimulating and explorative environments from birth to age 5
- Opportunities to develop reading and literacy skills for education and enjoyment
- Information to successfully manage and operate one’s household
- Tools for sound financial decision-making: budgeting, financial planning, and choices for success
- Skills to develop independence and self-sufficiency
- Activities which encourage citizenship, volunteerism, and leadership to create a sense of belonging
A successful application will propose projects or programs that:
- only serve residents of Washington County
- address currently unmet needs
- do not include programs or services currently provided and funded via general operations budgets
- are the collaborative work and service of at least two or more organizations
- have at least a 20% match of funding requested (cash, in-kind donations of goods and/or services, or a combination of both)
- demonstrate a significant impact on the community via qualitative and quantitative data (measurable deliverables)
- demonstrate a viable sustainability plan for funding future operations beyond the initial two-year grant period
The following types of requests will not funded
Check eligibility requirements specific to each competitive grant program for variations.
- Grants to individuals. They are restricted by law and therefore unable to provide grants directly to individuals.
- Projects that have explicit religious content, express a particular religious view, or advance a religious purpose
- Debt retirement or budget deficits
- Endowment funds or general fundraising campaigns
- Capital improvements
For more information, visit JCCF.
