African American Equity Restoration Task Force Grant
The African American Equity Restoration Task Force (AAERTF) studies, reviews, and identifies strategic solutions to improve areas of disparity and disenfranchisement in the East Knoxville community by working with existing community agencies to develop policy and program recommendations that will create opportunities for generational wealth building.
The City of Knoxville and African American Equity Restoration Task Force seek to provide grant funding to non-profit and community-based organizations capable of implementing efforts in East Knoxville in the focus areas of Education, Community Investment & Engagement, Homeownership, Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Equity through the Spring, Summer, and/or Fall of 2025.
Grant funding will be awarded in March 2025 for programming carried out between March 2025 and November 2025. Awards will be in the amounts of either $10,000 or $20,000 and shall specifically support programming, stipends, payment, or other services directly related to the Investment Areas.
A post-project report of the programs or activities administered, the number and demographics of individuals served, and the impact of programming must be submitted at the end of the grant cycle.
This is a competitive process, and some applications may be partially funded or not funded at all. Additionally, previously receiving funding from the Community Safety and Empowerment Department offices does not guarantee selection for funding this cycle.
Applications must be received by December 5, 2024 before 4:30 p.m.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Please read
Grant Funding Guidelines before you start filling out your Application. If you have a question or need help understanding these Guidelines or the Application, contact Tiffany Davidson at
[email protected] or Deedee Chism at
[email protected].