The City of Knoxville’s Empower Knox Initiative recognizes community events for young people as an essential component in developing strong, positive social connections with peers and trusted adults.
Donor Name: City of Knoxville
State: Tennessee
City: Knoxville
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
According to Tufts Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, “Research has consistently shown that participating in communities and being a part of groups working together on an issue has numerous benefits for young people themselves. Youth engagement can lead to increased academic performance and improved social-emotional well-being
Funding Information
Awards may range between $500 and $1,500.
Grant Period
The City of Knoxville has funding available in this round of grants for events held between January 1 and September 15, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants can only be made to tax-exempt organizations with 501(c)(3) status. If an applicant has a 501(c)(3) determination letter from and is in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), that applicant can receive funding directly from the City. A W-9 form will be requested in order to provide funding if the City does not already have one from your organization. Each applicant must include a copy of its IRS Designation Letter, verifying the organization’s nonprofit status, and a copy of the organization’s most recent annual report/budget.
- Organizations without such tax-exempt status may receive support by partnering with a taxexempt organization willing to serve as the organization’s fiscal sponsor consistent with applicable law. Funds are disbursed to that sponsor, which then provides the funds to the sponsored organization. You may partner with a fiscal sponsor of your choosing. You will be responsible for setting this up on your own.
For more information, visit City of Knoxville.
