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The City will post current grant opportunities on this page when available. The annual grant cycle for ESG and CDBG funding begins each February.  HOME grants are available year-round.

If you would like to be added to the contact list for future notifications of grant opportunities,
please email Hope Ealey at [email protected]


HOMELESS AGENCY GRANTS


Beginning February 1, 2024, the City of Knoxville is taking applications for 2024-2025 Homeless Grants (HUD Emergency Solutions Grant and City Homeless General Funds) funds for programs beginning July 1, 2024. The Homeless Grants application will remain open until 12:00 PM (noon) on February 23, 2024.

Attendance at one of two Homeless Grants Technical Assistance Workshops is mandatory (see Important Dates below). The workshops will be held at the Public Works Service Center Meeting Room - 3131 Morris Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37909.

All applications must be submitted in Zoom Grants. Assistance with Zoom Grants is available (see Zoom Grants Office Hours below). NOTE: You must create a Zoom Grants account to apply. If you already have a Zoom Grants account, log in before following the link below.

The application, along with Homeless Grants Application Information and Instructions, Homeless Grants Resources, the City of Knoxville’s Priority Goals and Objectives, and important dates can be accessed here:
[Zoom Grants Homeless Grants Link]

For additional assistance with the Homeless Grants application, please contact Bailey Walker at [email protected].


COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT(CDBG)

Beginning February 1, 2024, the City of Knoxville is taking applications for 2024-2025 CDBG funds for programs beginning July 1, 2024. The CDBG application will remain open until 12:00 PM (noon) on February 23, 2024.

Attendance at one of two CDBG Technical Assistance Workshops is mandatory (see Important Dates below). The workshops will be held at the Public Works Service Center Meeting Room - 3131 Morris Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37909.

All applications must be submitted in Zoom Grants. Assistance with Zoom Grants is available (see Zoom Grants Office Hours below). NOTE: You must create a Zoom Grants account to apply. If you already have a Zoom Grants account, log in before following the link below.

The application, along with CDBG Application Information and Instructions, CDBG Resources, the City of Knoxville’s Priority Goals and Objectives, and important dates can be accessed here:
[Zoom Grants CDBG Application Link]

For additional assistance with the CDBG application, please contact Hope Ealey at [email protected].


IMPORTANT WORKSHOP DATES

Mandatory Technical Assistance (TA) Workshops will be held at the Public Works Service Center Meeting Room - 3131 Morris Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37909. Applicants will have two opportunities to attend the workshops and must attend one to learn about important program requirements and application elements for the grant for which they are applying.

Monday, February 5, 2024
• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM – CDBG Applicants
• 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM – Homeless Grants Applicants

Tuesday, February 6, 2024
• 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM – CDBG Applicants
• 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Homeless Grants Applicants

ALL grants applications must be submitted in Zoom Grants by 12:00 PM (noon) on February 23, 2024, to be considered for funding.


ZOOM GRANTS OFFICE HOURS
(advisable, but optional)

Applicants can stop by for help setting up a Zoom Grants account, filling out an application in Zoom Grants, and/or get answers to application and Zoom Grants questions. Zoom Grants Office Hours will be held at the Public Works Service Center Meeting Room - 3131 Morris Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37909.

• Thursday, February 8, 2024 – 10:00-11:00am
• Thursday, February 15, 2024 – 10:00-11:00am


ACCESS TO CITY PROGRAMS

The City of Knoxville ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services. Individuals with a disability who require an accommodation in order to participate may contact the City of Knoxville’s ADA Coordinator, Stephanie Brewer Cook at 865-215-2034 or [email protected] no less than 72 business hours (3 business days) prior. If you have Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and want to request language translation services, contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected], or 865-215-3100 at least 72 hours (3 days) prior.





The City of Knoxville administers several grants using U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Planning Development (CPD) Funds.



Grants Administration photo CDBG - Community Development Block Grant

The CDBG Entitlement Program aims to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons (<80% AMI).

View CDBG Resources [PDF]

Contact information: Hope Ealey at [email protected]



HOME - HOME Investment Partnerships Grant

The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) provides formula grants to states and localities to fund a wide range of activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-income people.

View HUD.gov/HudPrograms/Home-Program

Contact information: Beth Bacon at [email protected]



ESG - Emergency Solutions Grant

The ESG program helps individuals and families quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness.  Activities must fall into five specific component categories:  Rapid Rehousing, Homelessness Prevention, Street Outreach, or Emergency Shelter and Services.

View Homeless Grant Resources [PDF]

Contact information: Bailey Walker at [email protected]





2020-2024 FIVE YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN HUD PRIORITIES FOR KNOXVILLE:
  • Reduce and Prevent Homelessness
  • Stabilize and Revitalize Neighborhoods
  • Create Economic Opportunity
  • Enhance the Availability, Accessibility, and Quality of Affordable Housing




REPORTS AND PLANS

Learn more about current plans and archives.





SECTION 3 INFORMATION

Learn more about Section 3 of the Housing and Development Act 





CURRENT SUBGRANTEES

City of Knoxville Zoom Grants Login

Zoom Grants University





Submissions may be subject to public inspection pursuant to the
Tennessee Open Records Act, TENN. CODE ANN. § 10-7-503, et seq.