Knox County Grants and Community Development (KCGCD) is accepting applications for HUD-funded programs.
Donor Name: Knox County
State: Tennessee
County: Knox County (TN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/28/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Funding for this grant is provided to Knox County from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
Knox County receives annual entitlement funds from HUD to build stronger and more resilient communities through affordable housing, suitable living environments, and expanding economic opportunities, principally for the benefit of Low-to-Moderate-Income (LMI) persons, families, and households.
Goals
- Increase Access to and Quality of Affordable Rental Housing
- Provide Home Rehabilitation Assistance
- Provide Homeless Housing and Services
- Provide Workforce Development Services.
Priorities
HUD Funding Programs:
- Provide Homeless Housing and Services
- Provide Workforce Development Services
- Seeks to support public service and workforce development programs aimed at preventing and responding to homelessness.
National Objectives
- Meet the CDBG National Objectives to benefit low- and moderate-income persons. Specifically,
- Persons experiencing homelessness
- LMI individuals and families
- Justice involved persons
- Serve LMI persons or areas of high poverty in Knox County, outside the boundaries of the City of Knoxville and Town of Farragut.
- Meeting the statutory requirements of HUD programs found in 24 CFR.
Funding Information
HUD Programs: $165,000
Grant Period
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
Eligible Activities
- Employment Training
- Homeless Services
- Reentry Services.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations must be located within and serving residents of Knox County
- Organizations must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) within the federal System for Award Management.
- Organizations must be an incorporated non-profit entity registered with the TN Secretary of State.
For more information, visit Knox County.
