Clinch-Powell Cumberland Forest Community Fund Grant Application
This application is open to Campbell, Claiborne, Grainger, Hancock, and Union Counties in Tennessee. The completed application is due by June 19, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT.
Applicant Information
Point of contact should be the person completing this application and managing this project. This is not required to be the head of organization or the same individual who will (if awarded) sign the executed grant agreement.
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Applicant/Organization Phone Number
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Format: (000) 000-0000.
Website Address (if applicable)
Social Media Links (if applicable)
Required Documentation
All applicants are required to submit a form W-9. Other forms of documentation/verification may be required during the application and selection process, depending on the type of applicant.
IRS Form W-9
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Business License(s)
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Business License(s), Business Plan, or other documentation you have as a start-up, sole proprietorship, etc.
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Point of Contact
Name
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Email
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Phone Number (if different than applicant/organization)
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Format: (000) 000-0000.
Phone extension if applicable
Project Overview
Project Name
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Executive Summary: Please summarize the project scope and benefits.
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Project Timeline: Please list proposed start and end dates for your project.
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Funding Request
Total project cost should include ALL expenses, including both secured and unsecured/pending funds. If this is a sub-project of a larger initiative, please explain in the narrative sections. Amount requested is the amount you are applying for on this application. Amount requested must be at minimum $5,000 and at maximum $25,000.
Total Project Cost
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Amount Requested from Cumberland Forest Community Fund
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Project Description
Every project must show investment and improvement in Local Economic Development, Increased Community Capacity, and Enhanced Environmental Quality. If you would like assistance in developing your project further to include the three required goals, please contact us in advance. Proposals submitted that do NOT include all three goals will not meet the criteria for funding.
Please describe the project in detail.
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List key project milestones, activities or events with anticipated dates.
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Is the project timeline dependent upon external factors (e.g. additional funding sources, necessary approvals, etc.)? If so, please explain.
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0/250
Economic Development: How does the proposed project address Local Economic Development (i.e. jobs, visitor spending, lodging taxes, etc.)?
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0/250
Community: How does the proposed project address Increased Community Capacity (i.e. green infrastructure investment, outdoor recreation/tourism capacity building, strategic planning, etc.)?
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0/250
Environment: How does the proposed project address Enhanced Environmental Quality (i.e. forest health, water quality, sediment reduction, invasive species removal, habitat protection, etc.)?
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0/250
Project Support: Please list project partners and collaborators and describe the support to be provided by each (detailed information about additional funders will be listed in Budget section).
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Project Metrics & Outcomes
How will you know you are reaching your project goals? Please list specific indicators of success and how they will be monitored/gathered for each year of the project. These metrics (and additional as required by the grant review committee) will be reviewed to evaluate progress for each year of the grant period.
Please summarize the expected/desired outcomes and impact of your project.
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How will you track the desired outcomes? What metrics will be used, and what systems are in place to monitor progress?
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0/500
What could derail project success? What actions will be taken to manage and/or mitigate key risks?
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Project Budget
Please refer to the Guidelines on eligible expenses, costs, and limitations prior to completing this section. Note: Equipment is defined as an item valued at $5,000 or above. Items valued below $5,000 are considered Supplies.
Budget Summary: Please list estimated project expenses.
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Staff Salaries
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Equipment ($5,000+)
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Itemized Budget
Please list itemized expenses in each category. Add additional rows as needed.
Staff Salaries - List all staff positions to be funded by this grant and a brief description of activities/responsibilities.
Supplies - Give a brief description of items and project use.
Equipment - Give a brief description of items and project use.
Travel - Give a brief description of expense and reason.
Contracted Services - List name/company and services provided.
Other - Give a brief description of any additional expenses.
Contributions & Revenue
Although matching funds are not required, strong applicants will demonstrate existing community investment and buy-in. Please list all financial contributors, other funding secured, and revenues expected for the project. Add additional rows as needed.
Sustainability Plan: How will this program be supported and governed once CFCF funds are expended? Please be specific about future funding and support commitments.
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Certification & Submission
By submitting this application, you are agreeing to release this information to the grantor for the purposes of requesting funds from the Cumberland Forest Community Fund (CFCF). You are certifying that have the authority to request these funds and/or act as point of contact on behalf of the business or organization applying. All eligible applications received by the deadline will be reviewed by the Clinch-Powell CFCF Committee. Applicants may be contacted for additional information or further proposal development. There is no guarantee funds will be awarded if proposals do not meet the criteria and/or quality standards required, and decisions are at the discretion of the CFCF Committee. Final selections will be announced in July 2026. Please ensure your Point of Contact information is accurate in case we need to reach out with clarifying questions or request additional information during the application review period.
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