KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Utilities Board is partnering with the Tennessee Valley Authority to double the amount of funding available to local nonprofit organizations through TVA’s Community Care Fund, according to a release from KUB.
TVA’s Community Care Fund has $132,000 available for Knoxville-area organizations and KUB will match that amount for a total of $264,000 available.
“The Community Care Fund supported 20 different local nonprofit organizations in 2023, and it’s been great to see how that support has helped our community,” KUB President & CEO Gabriel Bolas II said. “We’re thrilled to be able to invest in local nonprofits again. We are proud to partner with TVA and appreciate their commitment to serving our customers in this way. This is a great opportunity for us to contribute to making our region a better place to live by contributing to each organization’s efforts.”
In 2023, KUB and TVA provided grants to 20 nonprofits. They include Muse Knoxville, CROSS Food Ministry, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley, Knoxville Family Justice Center and more.
To apply for funding, organizations must, 1.) Have been active and classified 501(c)(3) for a minimum of 12 months and 2.) Be focused on assistance in one of the following areas:
- Education
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Health, Hunger, & Housing
- Workforce Development & Training
- Community Enrichment
Organizations can submit an application online at www.kub.org/care. The deadline is Monday, May 27.
