Dear Agency:

The City of Knoxville is now accepting applications for the City’s Community Agency Grant program. Your non-profit organization may apply for a grant if it operates within the City of Knoxville and has been in operation for at least five years.

The FY 2012-2013 Community Agency Grant applications and forms are on the city’s webpage, www.cityofknoxville.org/citygrants .

You will find we have two different applications this year:  one is for those applying for a grant within the category of Arts and Culture and the second is for all other non-profit agencies seeking a city grant.

When filling out the application and attachments please complete each part and limit your responses to the space provided on the form. This information is needed for the decision making process. Your application must be received by 4:30 p.m.on Thursday, March 1, 2012. This deadline is firm. Late applications will not be considered. If hand delivering, please allow 15-20 minutes to park and stop at the security check point.

Having received a Community Agency Grant in the past does not guarantee a grant this year. The current economic situation underlines the tough decisions we must make. We will strive to meet as many requests as possible but we are committed to fiscal responsibility and prioritizing the needs of Knoxville’s citizens. Priority will be given to proposals that contribute to the goals and mission of the City of Knoxville.

Thank you for what you do to help the citizens of Knoxville. If you have any questions about the grant application process contact me at 865-215-2831 or jwimbley@cityofknoxville.org.

Sincerely,

Jacqueline Clay-Wimbley
Office of the Mayor

“Our mission is to make Knoxville America’s premier city in which to live, work and raise a family. This will be accomplished by providing superior services and cultural amenities to all citizens in an efficient and fiscally responsible manner; by encouraging, promoting and facilitating economic growth; and by treating all citizens with dignity and respect.”