The City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department offers an annual Challenge Grant Program, which provides grants to non-profit projects associated with public parks or recreation facilities within the City limits.
Donor Name: City of Knoxville
State: Tennessee
City: Knoxville
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/30/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $3,000
Details:
In order to receive a grant, the projects are preferred to be on City-owned or -leased property, but must be related to a facility that is available to all residents on a yearly basis.
The grant funding may not be used to purchase a new facility, regular maintenance, or for the purchase of individual or team equipment.
Funding Information
Recipients of a challenge grant will be reimbursed 50 percent of the cost of a single project, up to $3,000.
Types of projects are eligible
- The foundation intent is to enhance public parks and recreational facilities, so any project that would make a place look nicer, be safer, or add a new component to an already existing place would be eligible for a Challenge Grant. The project submitted must be located in an existing city park, greenway, or other public recreational area and be a place that is generally open to the public and used for recreation.
- Challenge Grants may also be used to promote activities in City Parks and on Greenways. Grants can provide match funds for various fitness classes such as Yoga, Tai Chi, or other activities. Passive programming for activities such as painting and birdwatching will also be considered. Approved activities must be on City Park properties, and all other rules associated with the Challenge Grant Program will apply.
- Types of projects that are NOT eligible for a Challenge Grant include those involved with any on‐going maintenance, such as irrigation systems, mowing, cleaning, or the purchase of team athletic equipment.
Eligibility Criteria
While they encourage any local groups interested in improving a public park and/or other public recreational facility to apply, city finance regulations require that only groups that have an official non‐profit designation such as a 501(c)3, 501(c)4 or 501(c)6 may be eligible to receive city funds. Examples of groups who could possibly apply include garden clubs, athletic commissions, scout troops, PTA’s, home owner associations, community clubs, and designated non‐profit groups.
For more information, visit Recreation Challenge Grant.
