The Aslan Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations serving the greater Knoxville area. Priorities for grantmaking include arts and culture, animal welfare, land conservation, historic preservation, parks, and advancing livability in Knoxville.

PROGRAM AND CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS

 The Aslan Foundation has a two-step grant application process. If your organization is a U.S. 501(c)(3) organization serving the greater Knoxville area and you would like to be considered for an invitation to this grant application process, please email a single-page letter of inquiry to grants@aslanfoundation.org no later than April 17, 2026.

The Aslan team will send out invitations to selected organizations by June 15th each year. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on July 31st.

Please note that all applications must be completed using the Aslan Foundation’s online application. If you have questions or are having difficulty with the application website, please click here to access our frequently asked questions or email us at grants@aslanfoundation.org.

To be considered for the invitation-only grant program, please upload a one-page letter of inquiry no later than April 17th. Please explain what funding you would like to apply for and its impact on the Knoxville community.

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