Award up to $23,950 in Youth Violence Prevention Week microgrants to eight organizations

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $23,950.00 in Youth Violence Prevention Week Microgrants Program grants to support programming to eight community-based organizations in the City. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)

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On February 17, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Award up to $23,950 in Youth Violence Prevention Week microgrants to eight organizations” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Debbie Helsley · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Topics: Public safety

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The vote as recorded

Aye · 9

Karyn Adams District 1 Nathan Honeycutt District 2 Doug Lloyd District 3 Matthew DeBardelaben District 4 Charles Thomas District 5 Denzel Grant District 6 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

The figure in this motion

$23,950

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The clerk’s minutes note 2 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 17 February 2026 meeting — page 6

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