City of Knoxville Parks & Recreation
Recreation Challenge Grant
Key facts
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Jun 26, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder ?
- Award size
- Up to $3,000
- Match ?
- Required: you cover 50% of the total project · Work out your budget and match
- How you get paid ?
- By reimbursement: you spend your own money first and get paid back later, often months later. Make sure you can cover the costs until then.
- Who can apply
- PTO, booster club or school foundation, Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), Nonprofit without 501(c)(3), School district
- Where
- Knox County
Your share in dollars
For a $3,000 grant you'd put in about $3,000 of your own money or donated help, for a total project of about $6,000.
Based on the funder's stated 50% applicant share. Some programs lower it for distressed counties or accept donated help.
How this fits you
- Local program: Knox County
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
About this grant
Matching grants for community projects and activities in Knoxville city parks and greenways. The city reimburses half the cost of a single project, up to $3,000.
Official notice: https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/835/Recreation-Challenge-Grant · Printed from grantme.click/grants/d2751f3a-4e7e-49be-9eee-72ee4b4bcfbf
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