There are 7 article(s) tagged city council grants:

• July 2026

  • City Council renews grant program, approving $13,000 for temporary housing

    The Memphis City Council’s $2.6 million grant fund allocates $200,000 for each council member to propose grants to nonprofits. 

    By Bill Dries 17 hours ago

  • City Council’s light agenda includes renewed grants program

    The council’s discussion of grant rules comes after city auditors questioned the $13,000 grant awarded to a County Commissioner-elect. 

    By Bill Dries July 06, 2026

• April 2025

  • City budget season opens with uncertainty

    Complicating the budget proposal for Memphis Mayor Paul Young is an estimated $7 million hole in revenue because of problems at the Shelby County Clerk’s Office.

    By Bill Dries April 07, 2025

• March 2021

  • City Council Scorecard: Pet problems, same-night minutes and council grants

    The Council Scorecard looks at the surprise that led to the defeat of an ordinance banning retail dog and cat sales in the city and the parliamentary maneuver that means there won’t be any move to reconsider the vote.

    By Bill Dries March 25, 2021

  • Council passes drag-racing ordinance, delays Byhalia decision again

    Proposed rules delay action on the city adding a $2.6 million community grants program to its next budget.

    By Bill Dries March 02, 2021

• February 2021

  • City Council Scorecard: Grants vs. Buses

    The Daily Memphian City Council Scorecard looks at a committee vote this past week on whether to send $2.6 million to the council grants program or the city’s bus system. 

    By Bill Dries February 28, 2021

• September 2020

  • City Council grants process evolves and adjusts for pandemic

    Martavius Jones, the Memphis City Council budget committee chairman who oversaw pitches by more than 150 nonprofits seeking a share of $1.95 million, has problems with the way grants are awarded. 

    By Bill Dries September 26, 2020