The City of Knoxville is seeking agencies to carry out activities that work to reduce and prevent homelessness, stabilize and revitalize neighborhoods, create economic opportunity, and enhance the availability, accessibility, and quality of affordable housing in Knoxville, all of which are high priority goals under its 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.
Donor Name: City of Knoxville
State: Tennessee
City: Knoxville
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/23/2024
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) CDBG program provides funding to preserve and develop viable urban communities. Its goals are to provide decent housing, provide a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunity, principally for low- and moderate-income (LMI) people, households, and areas. Low- and moderate-income (LMI) is defined by HUD as less than or equal to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI), adjusted for household size.
Funding Information
- The current program year (PY) 2023-2024 amount is $1,664,584.
- Awarded projects begin July 1, 2024 and end June 30, 2025.
Uses of funds
CDBG funds may be used for projects which include, but are not limited to: Acquisition of real property; Relocation and demolition; Rehabilitation of residential and non-residential structures; Housing-related projects; Construction of public facilities and improvements, such as water and sewer facilities, streets, neighborhood centers, and the conversion of school buildings for eligible purposes; Public services, within certain limits; Projects relating to energy conservation and renewable energy resources; and Provision of assistance to profit-motivated businesses to carry out economic development and job creation/retention projects.
Eligibility Criteria
Non-profit and other public agencies designated as a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4), who serve residents inside the city of Knoxville, are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit City of Knoxville.
