Grant funding will be allocated after appropriate review and approvals.
Chronic Disease: Programs, projects and services which address prevention of chronic disease, provide screenings to identify chronic disease in early stages or facilitate overall health improvement for Rutherford County residents who already experience chronic diseases.
Healthy Eating: Programs, projects, and services which increase access to sufficient, healthy foods for all segments of Rutherford County.
Active Living: Programs, projects, and services which encourage or facilitate active lifestyles.
When we award a grant to an organization, we expect the funding to accomplish at least one of the following:
The 2024 grant cycle opens April 16, 2024.
If you would like to discuss your idea with us prior to applying, please call (828) 202 – 4630. We will offer guidance about your project or the grant application.
Complete the application at any time. You will be able to save and return to the application and continue working until it is finalized. At that time, use the SUBMIT function to begin processing your request. You will receive an email confirmation that your request has been submitted. All applications for the 2024 grant cycle must be completed and submitted by July 31, 2024. CAUTION: If you do not receive an email confirmation, your request has not been entered into the grants system, and it will not be reviewed. Please save your confirmation for future reference.
An organization should expect regular communication and site visits from Foundation staff if grant funding is awarded. This will provide an opportunity for discussion about the impact of the award and partnership opportunities. Staff and board members of the organization are welcome to participate in all communications.
We use social media to promote agencies that receive funding and regularly include grantees in sharing of news when an opportunity fits an agency’s cause. If you prefer to opt out this type of communication, please let us know.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY!