NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM PURPOSE The primary purpose of the Neighborhood Partnership Grant (NPG) is to provide funding to nonprofit organizations for community and economic development activities that benefit the citizens. This grant is not meant to be the sole source of funding for an applicant’s programs, projects or services. An important factor is the ability to leverage existing funds and/or provide seed funds for capacity building and program implementation.  

SOURCE OF FUNDS  

NPG is funded annually from the City of Memphis General Fund.  

DESCRIPTION OF NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP GRANT CATEGORIES  

Business and Economic Development Funds may be used to support business and economic development programs designed to increase the standard of living, create or retain of jobs or that increase wealth within the community through the enhancement and introduction of new businesses or opportunities that generate commerce. Examples: Workforce Development/Job Training programs for low-tomoderate income persons. Small, minority and women-owned business enterprise development programs that offer technical assistance, counseling, etc.  

Community Initiatives  

Funds may be used to support community initiatives aimed to address social problems, such as teen pregnancy, increasing income, developing assets, such as housing stock, and creating social services. These programs can also include social, educational, economic, physical, and cultural activities designed for community building that strengthens the capacity of neighborhood residents, associations, and institutions. Most programs in this category are short-term in nature and will have a positive impact on the community. Examples: Community events, clean-ups, housing, green initiatives, park improvements, housing activities, etc. 3  

Community Development  

Funds may be used to support community development activities that seek to empower people/groups by providing activities that will enhance the skills needed to affect change in their community/neighborhood. Community Development programs are activities considered longerterm and will play a vital role in creating a ‘sustainable neighborhood’ of choice. Examples: Financial literacy classes for homeownership (supports CHDOs), neighborhood organization capacity building, computer literacy classes, self-sufficiency classes, drug/alcohol treatment, programs catered to ‘at-risk youth etc.)  

ELIGIBLE APPLICANT 

 Non-Profit Organizations  

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS • Must be a non-profit organization with a 501(c)3 classification as determined by the IRS. • Must be incorporated in Tennessee under the Tennessee Nonprofit Corporation Act for at least one year prior to application. • Must provide documentation of fiscal stability and soundness of organization. • Must provide documentation of managerial competence and organizational capacity. • Must provide documentation of compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations. 

Click here to access the Neighborhood Partnership Grant (NPG)  program Online Application 

Click here to access the CSG(Community Service Grant) application guidelines