Beginning January 31, 2025, and ending February 21 (@ 4:30 PM), 2025, the City of Knoxville is accepting applications for 2025-2026 Homeless Grants (aka Homeless Agency Grants) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for programs/projects seeking funding beginning July 1, 2025. See important information below about how to apply.
The annual grant cycle for ESG and CDBG funding begins each February. HOME grants are available year-round.
If you would like to be added to the contact list for future notifications of grant opportunities,
please email Hope Ealey at [email protected] |
Important Information for Submitting an Application for Homeless Grants and CDBG:
Attendance at an in-person Technical Assistance Workshop for the grant you are applying for is mandatory. Two workshops will be held for each grant:
Homeless Grants
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Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 2:30-3:30 PM – City of Knoxville Public Works Service Center, 3131 Morris Avenue, 37909.
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 10:30-11:30 AM - City of Knoxville Public Works Service Center, 3131 Morris Avenue, 37909.
CDBG
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Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 3:30-4:30 PM – City of Knoxville Public Works Service Center, 3131 Morris Avenue, 37909.
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 9:30-10:30 AM - City of Knoxville Public Works Service Center, 3131 Morris Avenue, 37909.
All applications must be submitted in Zoom Grants. Applications will remain open in Zoom Grants until 4:30 PM on Friday, February 21, 2025. If you haven’t already, you must create a Zoom Grants account to apply. Click here: City of Knoxville Zoom Grants Login.
If you need assistance with Zoom Grants, please see Zoom Grants University and/or contact Bailey Walker at [email protected]
The City of Knoxville administers several grants using U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Planning Development (CPD) Funds.
ESG - Emergency Solutions Grant
The
ESG program helps individuals and families quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness. Activities must fall into five specific component categories: Rapid Rehousing, Homelessness Prevention, Street Outreach, or Emergency Shelter and Services.
View Homeless Grant Resources [PDF]
Contact information: Bailey Walker at [email protected]
CDBG - Community Development Block Grant
The CDBG Entitlement Program aims to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons (<80% AMI).
View CDBG Resources [PDF]
Contact information: Hope Ealey at [email protected]
HOME - HOME Investment Partnerships Grant
The
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) provides formula grants to states and localities to fund a wide range of activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to
low-income people.
View HUD.gov/HudPrograms/Home-Program
Contact information: Beth Bacon at [email protected]
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CURRENT SUBGRANTEES
City of Knoxville Zoom Grants Login
Zoom Grants University
ACCESS TO CITY PROGRAMS
The City of Knoxville ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services. Individuals with a disability who require an accommodation in order to participate may contact the City of Knoxville’s ADA Coordinator, Stephanie Brewer Cook at 865-215-2034 or
[email protected] no less than 72 business hours (3 business days) prior. If you have Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and want to request language translation services, contact the Human Resources Department at
[email protected], or 865-215-3100 at least 72 hours (3 days) prior.