Dr. J.G. Hawkins Memorial Fund

About this program

The East Tennessee Foundation offers the Dr. J.G. Hawkins Memorial Fund to support medically-related transportation and traveling clinical services for underserved rural residents of Greene County, TN, with a focus on uninsured or underinsured individuals, particularly children. Grants range from $10,000 to $20,000 for two-year terms, with the next competitive grant process opening in 2026. Eligible applicants include organizations proposing projects that exclusively benefit Greene County residents, regardless of the organization's location, and align with the fund's mission to provide medical care and treatment. Projects must specifically address the needs of underserved populations, especially children, and applications will be accepted until January 31, 2026.