The City of Knoxville seeks to provide grant funding to non-profit and community-based organizations capable of providing high-quality programming and/or employment to Opportunity Youth, ages 14-19, in Knoxville.
Donor Name: City of Knoxville
State: Tennessee
City: Knoxville
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/26/2023
Size of the Grant: $500 – $3,000
Details:
The City of Knoxville recognizes that breaks in activities such as school and recreational programming provide opportunities to engage young people and provide expanded experiences that may not be feasible during regular programming hours. Connecting young people to positive networks and engaging them in opportunities associated with personal, community, and social development can begin the process of dismantling barriers to success, expanding perceptions of what is possible, and focusing on community strengths and assets.
The City of Knoxville has funding available in this round of grants to be awarded in March 2023 for programming carried out between March 13, 2023, and March 17, 2023.
Funding Information
Awards may range between $500 – $3,000 and shall specifically support programming, stipends, payment, or other services directly for the Opportunity Youth engaged in programming.
Uses of Funds
Funds must be used to support programming that serves Opportunity Youth teens (ages 14-19) at highest risk of becoming a victim of violent crime or perpetrating violent crime. For this program, these young people are referred to as “Opportunity Youth.” Opportunity Youth identifiers include:
- Member of, or associated with, an active crew/group/gang
- Juvenile or criminal system involvement
- Disconnected from school, work or consistent participation in community-based programs/services
- Previous violent crime victim
- Close friend or family member who was shot in the last year.
For more information, visit City of Knoxville.