The City of Knoxville's Parks and Recreation Division is accepting applications for its 2008/09 Challenge Grant Program, which offers grants to nonprofit projects associated with public parks or recreation facilities within the City limits.
A total of $25,000 is available this year to community groups, homeowner associations, schools, Scout troops and other organizations. The City will reimburse 50 percent of the cost of a single project, up to $2,500.
Previously, the grants have been used for playground equipment, water fountains, benches and landscaping materials.
Applications and grant parameters are available as of July 1, 2008 at
www.knoxvilletn.gov/recreation or at 865-215-2017. The deadline for applications is Sept. 14.