Neighborhood Engagement

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(901) 636-7300

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170 N. Main St. Memphis, TN 38103

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M– F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m

The office for the Neighborhood Engagement (ONE) seeks to build long-term relationships with residents of Memphis & Shelby County. The office engages with residents through training opportunities, workshops, and conferences, and teaches necessary skills to enhance Memphis’ neighborhoods and transform them into centers of pride and prosperity.

Programs

How2 Series & How2 On-Demand (Bilingual)
- Informational workshops that train neighborhood leaders and the general public to grow successful communities.
- Download the HOW 2 Annual Calendar
- Watch Previous How-to Workshops
Neighborhood Connect Newsletter (Bilingual)
Annual “A Taste of Memphis”
- A Taste of Memphis 2024
Communiversity

Neighborhood Partnership Grant (NPG)

NPG Application Workshop Presentation

The Neighborhood Partnership Grant seeks to provide funding for non-development service-oriented programs or projects that benefit neighborhoods.

Eligibility

Nonprofit Organizations Only

Business/Economic Development
Community Development 
Community Initiatives 
Demonstrate at least one year of experience in serving its community.

Eligible Activities

Workforce Development
Youth Development
Economic Development
Activities that Support Affordable Housing
SBE/MBE/WBE Programs

Job Creation
Neighborhood Clean-Ups
Capacity Building

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

NPG Program Budget

NPG Agency Budget

Click here to Download the Neighborhood Partnership Grant Application Guidelines (PDF) 

– note all applications must be completed electronically

HCD will start accepting applications for NPG at 8:00 a.m. on December 11, 2023, and will close on February 2nd, 2024, at 4 p.m

2023/2024 Neighborhood Development Grant Recipients

Young Actors Guild
YMCA
Rise Foundation
World Relief Mem
Universal Achievers
Victorian Village
Service Over Self
Binghamton CDC
School Seed Foundation
Klondike Smokey
Angel Street
Memphis Inner City Rugby
Oasis of HOPE
Memphis Dream Center

COMMUNITY COALITION GRANT PILOT PROGRAM

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds were set aside to create the Community Coalition Grant Program. This technical assistance pilot program seeks to support recommendations of the Memphis 3.0 Comprehensive Plan to support, build and expand community coalitions to broaden civic engagement. This program was piloted only in the Orange Mound and Binghampton communities. Non-profit organizations in these communities were encouraged to apply for a grant to fund their neighborhood-oriented projects, events, and activities (i.e. projects for seniors or youth, crime/safety awareness, education, health awareness, beautification, etc.)

Eligibility

Nonprofit organization with at least one year of experience in serving its community
Clients must be documented with HIV/AIDS diagnosis and meet HUD income guidelines for the county of their residence within the service area.

Must increase the availability of decent, safe and affordable housing for low income persons living with HIV/AIDS
Must be in Fayette, Shelby, and Tipton Counties in Tennessee, DeSoto, Marshall, Tate, and Tunica Counties in Mississippi, and Crittenden County in Arkansas

Eligible Activities Include: