The City of Knoxville opens up the application process for two pivotal grant programs, targeting community enrichment and the ongoing opioid crisis. According to a recent City of Knoxville announcement, Mayor Indya Kincannon's office is ready to accept proposals for the 2025-2026 fiscal year's Community Agency Grants (CAG) and Opioid Abatement Grants. These initiatives form a core part of the city's push towards social progress and problem-solving.
More than $8 million in Community Agency Grants have been pushed into Knoxville's veins during Mayor Kincannon’s administration, aiming to invigorate local non-profit organizations. These CAGs are split into two segments: Arts & Culture and Community & Social Services. Having supported a range of cultural and wellness programs, the grants aid the city's quest for a community that's as resilient as it is equitable. With an eye on the opioid struggle, the City has earmarked $300,000 for the upcoming fiscal year, slightly dipping from the $310,000 allocated in the previous term, as per details on City of Knoxville's official website.
Eligibility for these grants requires organizations to be Knoxville-based and recognized as charitable entities through registration with the Tennessee Secretary of State or similar exemptions. CAG hopefuls must carry a 501c3 non-profit badge for at least 5 years, while groups eyeing the Opioid Abatement funds need to have held their non-profit status for a minimum of 2. For the first time, submissions for CAGs will ride through the ZoomGrants online platform, making the process more streamlined and supported with technical assistance.
Prospects have until 4 p.m. on Friday, February 21, to get their signed applications in order. It's a hard deadline; no excuses for stragglers bearing late or incomplete submissions will be entertained. Questions can be steered towards Jennifer Searle, the Special Projects Manager, either by ringing her at 865-215-2267 or firing an email to [email protected] for those who wishes to gain further clarity on the process.
