The City of Knoxville seeks to provide grant funding to non-profit and community-based organizations, including smaller organizations, capable of providing high-quality youth programming and/or youth employment in or around Knoxville.
Donor Name: City of Knoxville
State: Tennessee
City: Knoxville
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/23/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
The City of Knoxville recognizes the collective responsibility to invest in the progression of Opportunity Youth in the communities. It is the responsibility to ensure that youth are provided access to safe, nurturing environments that aid in re-engaging them with local support. 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.
Funding Information
The City of Knoxville has funding available in this round of grants to be awarded in March 2024 for programming carried out between April 22, 2024, and October 12, 2024. Awards may range between $5,000 – $40,000 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 ages 16-24 at the 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.
Eligibility Criteria
Non-profit and community-based organizations, including smaller organizations are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit City of Knoxville.