The Elizabethton/Carter County Community Foundation

The Elizabethton/Carter County Community Foundation was created through a gift from a local anonymous donor who cares deeply about Elizabethton and Carter County. The donor's love for the community, the preservation of its history, its culture and landscape, is reflected through the establishment of this permanent fund to create opportunities for others to give and join in supporting the well-being of Carter County and its citizens.

The Elizabethton/Carter County Community Foundation is a philanthropic organization governed by a local board of directors. The Foundation supports programs and projects that build community goodwill, seek to solve community challenges and produce results for the benefit of comminutes located in Carter County.

Successful applicants for one-year grants will propose innovative projects, programs or activities that will: make a significant contribution to the health and welfare of Carter County and utilize its unique assets; directly benefit Carter County residents; provide educational and cultural opportunities; support community or economic development, historic preservation, and/or environmental enhancement; and build the capacity of the applicant organization and its leadership to more effectively carry out its mission.

Example of possible projects include: a health fair for families to receive information and medical screenings; partnerships to build or improve a community park or recreation area; restoration of a historic landmark or property; fundraising plans and activities which increase volunteerism; and a heritage festival which promotes local artists, tourism, and economic activity.

Elizabethton/Carter County Community Foundation grants are only available to organizations that reside within or serve the residents of Carter County.

Grant info:
• One-year grants
• Grants generally range from $500 - $2,000
• Supports projects between March 1, 2010 and March 1, 2011
• Application deadline: January 22, 2010 (postmark)

2010 Elizabethton/Carter County RFP (Click here for guidelines)

Applicants are encouraged to attend a free Technical Assistance Workshop on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at the Elizabethton Public Library, 201 N. Sycamore Street, from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Workshop attendance is not a requirement for funding.

PowerPoint about the Elizabethton/Carter County Community Foundation grants program presented at the November 2009 Technical Assistance Workshop in Elizabethton, follows:

Elizabethton/Carter County Community Foundation Grants Workshop Presentation

For further information, please contact Terry Holley, (865)524-1223, toll-free at 877-524-1223 or by e-mail at tholley@etf.org.