The Memphis and Shelby County Health Department is announcing the availability of grant funds to support community environmental enhancement projects in the Riverview-Kansas community. The Riverview-Kansas community is located in the vicinity of Florida Street/Kansas Street and Mallory Avenue in the City of Memphis, Tennessee.

The purpose of these grants is to fund local grassroots projects to enhance the environment of the Riverview-Kansas community. Grants will be available, on a one-time basis, to non-profit groups, recognized community development organizations, or neighborhood and environmental groups in the Riverview-Kansas community that partner with a 501(c)(3) organization.
 These community enhancement grants will be awarded to successful applicants for varying amounts depending upon the need for grant support and the scope of the project proposed. Generally, grant awards will be divided into two categories: 1.) Small grants of $10,000 or less; and 2.) Large grants in amounts greater than $10,000.
 The grants are specifically designed for projects that improve the Riverview-Kansas neighborhood. Projects that encourage neighborhood cleanup and beautification such as planting trees and projects that rehabilitate homes and promote energy-efficient home improvements would qualify.

Eligible Applicants: These community environmental enhancement grants are focused toward local neighborhood groups in the Riverview-Kansas community. However, applicants located elsewhere in Shelby County, Tennessee, who submit applications for projects that enhance or improve the environment within the focus area will be given consideration for funding. If the applicant is not designated as a not-for-profit corporation under the laws of Tennessee and a 501(c)(3) organization, the applicant must partner with an organization that meets this criteria. This can include a recognized community development organization, environmental group, or other entity approved by MSCHD that will agree to serve as fiscal agent for the applicant and submit a joint Grant application request.
Applications must be submitted in triplicate on the application form provided by Wednesday, April 30, 2008, and all the grant funds must be spent and the projects completed no later than May 1, 2009. The grant applications must be completed and post-marked by Wednesday, April 30, 2008 or received in the office of Ronnč Adkins, Memphis-Shelby County Health Department by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.

Completed grant applications should be mailed or delivered to the following address:
Yvonne Madlock
Director, Memphis-Shelby County Health Department (MSCHD)
C/O Mr. Ronnč Adkins
Shelby County Air Quality Coordinator
814 Jefferson Ave., Room 438 P
Memphis, TN 38105

Any questions concerning the application process and/or projects or groups eligible for funding should be directed to Ronnč Adkins by mail, fax, e-mail or by telephone:
Mr. Ronnč Adkins
Memphis-Shelby County Health Department (MSCHD)
814 Jefferson Ave., Room 438 P
Memphis, TN 38105
Phone: (901) 544-6826
Fax: (901) 544-7654
E-mail: Ronne.Adkins@shelbycountytn.gov