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Impact Grant (Community Impact Fund)

UNITED WAY OF EAST TENNESSEE

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Overview

Impact Grant (Community Impact Fund)

Program Status: Active (90+ years of funding)

Geographic Scope: Washington, Carter, Johnson, and Southern Sullivan Counties in Northeast Tennessee

Focus Areas:

  • Health

  • Education

  • Financial stability

  • Community member improvement

    • Eligibility Requirements:

  • Local nonprofit serving Washington, Carter, Johnson, and/or Southern Sullivan Counties

  • Focus on improving health, education, and/or financial stability of community members

    • Funding Details:

  • Amount of funding available is directly related to funds raised in each respective county

  • Supports more than 30 programs region-wide

  • In 2021 alone, partner agencies improved more than 20,000 lives

    • Program Background:

  • Established nearly a century ago (90+ years of continuous funding as of 2021)

  • Vital to continued success of local nonprofits

  • Community Impact Fund serves as core funding mechanism for United Way partnership programs

    • Geographic Allocation:

  • Funding is county-specific based on local fundraising

  • Serves Washington County, Carter County, Johnson County, and Southern Sullivan County

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Access Application: Online at www.unitedwayetnh.org/ApplyForFunding

    2. Submission Deadline: Applications must be completed by specified deadline (historically December 15, noted in 2021 cycle)

    3. Review Process: Grant review conducted in early 2022 (typical timeline)

    4. Notification: Recipients announced in April of following year

    Eligibility Verification:

  • Organization must serve specified counties

  • Focus on health, education, or financial stability required

    • Note: Specific application requirements and narrative questions not detailed in provided content. Complete application details available at application website.

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