Wlaf1450CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF) – The East Tennessee Foundation (“ETF” or the “Foundation”), a 501(c)(3) public charity and nationally accredited community foundation focused on serving a 25-county region in East Tennessee, today announced a grant opportunity for Campbell County.
The ETF’s Campbell Enhancement Fund, which is an affiliate fund designed to support the Campbell County community, is now accepting applications for the 2025 grant cycle.
“The Campbell Enhancement Fund enhances the quality of life for people in Campbell County by helping us identify donors that care about local causes and advising us to ensure that the East Tennessee Foundation is awarding grants that meet local needs,” said ETF President & CEO Keith Barber. “This fund supports organizations whose programs build community goodwill and solve challenges, and we look forward to partnering with organizations who share our commitment to strengthening their communities.”
Applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities, units of government, or public educational institutions proposing programs and projects which benefit the lives of Campbell County residents.
“Established in 1999, the Campbell Enhancement Fund supports nonprofit organizations making a difference in the county,” said ETF Senior Director of Regional Advancement Dara Worrell. “They do a wonderful job of connecting community-minded people with important causes, and we are excited to once again leverage this fund to enhance Campbell County.”
Applications must be submitted using the ETF’s online grant system no later than 6:00 pm EST on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Grants will range up to $3,000 and will be awarded in July for one-year terms, beginning August 1, 2025, and concluding July 31, 2026.
To learn more about the grant cycle and access the online application, visit the ETF’s website.
For more information, please contact Ashley Siferd Butler, ETF Director of Competitive Grants, by phone at 865-524-1223 ext. 126, toll-free at 1-877-524-1223 ext. 126, or by email at abutler@etf.org.
About East Tennessee Foundation
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 the East Tennessee region. For more information, visit www.easttennesseefoundation.org.
(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED 5/15/25 – 6AM)