When is the deadline for TGT's Disaster Relief Fund?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is TGT's Disaster Relief Fund offered?

TGT's Disaster Relief Fund is described as a one-time opportunity.

TGT's Disaster Relief Fund

Q: How much funding does TGT's Disaster Relief Fund provide?

TGT's Disaster Relief Fund provides Over $22,300 dispersed in first round (Easter tornado); additional rounds expected in funding.

Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation

Foundation One-time Disaster Preparedness & Relief Grants Faith-Based Grants Community Services Grants

Funding Amount

Over $22,300 dispersed in first round (Easter tornado); additional rounds expected

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Special fund established to respond to disasters and community emergencies. The fund was originally established after the devastating 2011 tornados in the Chattanooga area. Reactivated to respond to April 2013 Easter Sunday tornado affecting East Brainerd Community.

Geographic Scope: Chattanooga area

Focus Areas:

Assisting families and individuals affected by disaster
Supporting local evangelical churches serving those in need
Meeting physical and spiritual needs of disaster victims

Recipients (Easter Tornado Response):
First round grants to five area churches: Calvary Chapel, City Church of Chattanooga, Covenant Presbyterian, The Crossing, and Woodland Park Baptist

How to Support/Give:
Donors can:

Log into DonorCentral
Select New Recommendation
Select TGTCCCF as the recipient charity
Enter "Disaster Relief Fund" in Grant Purpose
TGT will conduct internal transfer from donor's fund to the Disaster Relief Fund

What Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 567
Total given: $36.41M
Median grant: $18K
Range: $5,002–$2.5M

By dollars: Tennessee 55%, Georgia 15%, North Carolina 12%. Top recipient cities: Chattanooga, TN; Atlanta, GA; Hixson, TN.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
21% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Crossnore School & Children's Home · Crossnore, NC

Organizational support

$2.5M
Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church · Lookout Mountain, TN

Organizational support

$1.99M
Bible in the Schools · Chattanooga, TN

Organizational support

$1.53M
Covenant College · Lookout Mountain, GA

Organizational support

$1.16M
Grace Peace Church · Ooltewah, TN

Organizational support

$1.05M