Discretionary Funding
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
Purpose: The purpose of this one-time funding is decided by the volunteer Community Impact Committee based on the needs of the community. This funding channel opens if there are available funds after the annual grantmaking process.
Geographic Scope: Blount County, Tennessee
Eligibility: Must meet standard UWBC grant requirements (see Annual Community Grants)
Contact Information
- Email: sjurinsky@unitedwayblount.org
- Phone: (865) 982-2251
- Address: 1615 E. Broadway Ave., Maryville, TN 37804
- General Email: uwbc@unitedwayblount.org
How to Apply
Application Process
This funding channel opens on an as-needed basis when funds are available after the annual grantmaking process. Specific application procedures are determined by the Community Impact Committee.
To Inquire About Opportunities:
- Email Sarah at sjurinsky@unitedwayblount.org
- Call: (865) 982-2251
- Email: uwbc@unitedwayblount.org
What United Way of Blount County actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 27
- Total given
- $1.67M
- Median grant
- $35K
- Range
- $7,500–$249K
- By dollars: Tennessee 100%. Top recipient cities: Maryville, TN; Knoxville, TN; Alcoa, TN.
- 4% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 7% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
McNabb Center · Knoxville, TN
Program oper cost
$249K
Alloc Other Counties United Way · Maryville, TN
Dd general support
$239K
Boys & Girls Club of Blount County · Knoxville, TN
Program oper cost
$116K
Haven House · Alcoa, TN
Program oper cost
$106K
Good Neighbors of Blount County · Maryville, TN
Program oper cost
$105K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Community services
- Foundation
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