Before applying for a grant through the Knox County Foundation, please review both the FAQs and Guidelines for Grantmaking for helpful information on the grantmaking process. Below are descriptions for the Small, Major, and Youth Philanthropy Initiative grants. All grant applications are accessed through the Knox County Foundation Online Grant Portal.
Click the links below for applicant tutorial instructions and videos:
Applicant Tutorial (PDF)
Creating an Account (opens video in new window)
Applying for Funding (opens video in new window)
Managing Your Applicant Dashboard (opens video in new window)
Small Grants
Organizations seeking funding for projects $10,000 or less are invited to complete the Small Grant Application. Applications are due for consideration on January 15th, April 15th, July 15th, and October 15th.
Major Grants
Organizations seeking funding for projects over $10,000 are invited to complete the Major Grant Application. Applications are due for consideration on January 15th and July 15th.