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Applications Available for Parks and Rec Challenge Grants

Challenge Grant [PDF] August 7, 2012 - The City of Knoxville's Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for its 2012-13 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. Applications and grant parameters are available at www.cityofknoxville.org/recreation/challengegrant.pdf or at 865-215-2017. The deadline for applications is Sept. 17.

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