Annual Community Grants

Annual Community Grants

Overview: United Way of Blount County opens grant applications annually to established nonprofits in Blount County. One-year or three-year grants are awarded to specific programs and must be used to serve the most vulnerable in Blount County.

Geographic Scope: Blount County, Tennessee

Impact Areas: Funding is awarded in 4 impact areas:

Healthy Community: Improving health and well-being for all

Youth Opportunity: Helping young people realize their full potential

Financial Security: Creating a stronger financial future for every generation

Community Resiliency: Addressing urgent needs today for a better tomorrow

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a UWBC Community Partner
• 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
• Board of Directors meets at least quarterly
• At least 1 Blount County community member on Board of Directors
• Must have an audited financial statement or external financial review dated within the last 3 years
• Services cannot be provided in a discriminatory manner

Review Process

All funding decisions are made by a diverse group of volunteer grant reviewers representing all sectors of the community—from bankers to nonprofit professionals, realtors to government employees, young professionals to retirees—to ensure funds are allocated thoughtfully.

Timeline:

December: Grant Applications Due

January & February: Allocation Panels & Presentations

February: Grant Applicants Notified of Decisions

Contact Information

• Email: sjurinsky@unitedwayblount.org
• Phone: (865) 982-2251
• Address: 1615 E. Broadway Ave., Maryville, TN 37804
• General Email: uwbc@unitedwayblount.org