Neighborhoods
& Public Spaces
We’re investing in exciting, inclusive neighborhoods and great parks and trails.
We believe that all Memphians deserve a high quality of life, access to great housing and public spaces and a pathway to economic opportunity. We invest directly in neighborhoods, public spaces and in strengthening the community development ecosystem.
Funding Priorities
Focus neighborhoods
We work to make Downtown, South City, the Medical District and Binghampton vibrant, livable neighborhoods with affordable housing, strong small businesses, quality jobs and an inviting public realm.
Parks, trails, environment & mobility
We support signature and neighborhood parks, the trails that connect them to community and the preservation of our natural resources. We invest in bike/ped infrastructure and mobility options.
Strengthening the community development ecosystem
We support programs and partners that strengthen the neighborhood development ecosystem and build resident capacity citywide.
Who We Fund
Memphis River Parks Partnership
Memphis River Parks Partnership works with and for the people of Memphis to trigger the transformative power of the Mississippi River. Tom Lee Park is a new icon for our city and a signature park for all attracting thousands of people to enjoy their riverfront everyday.
SCORE CDC
SCORE Community Development Corporation is designed to intentionally and strategically implement civic engagement activities in the South City community at the grassroots level.
Memphis Medical District Collaborative
The Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC) is a community development organization working with anchor institutions to strengthen the connections, communities, and campuses in the Memphis Medical District so they are more vibrant, prosperous, and equitable.
All Neighborhoods & Public Spaces Grantees
Binghampton Development Corporation
BLDG Memphis
Bloom, Inc.
Center for Transforming Communities
City Parks Alliance
Community LIFT
Innovate Memphis
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) - Memphis
Memphis Inner City Rugby
Memphis Parks Fund
Memphis Public Interest Law Center
Overton Park Conservancy
Mid-South Development District
Protect Our Aquifer
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
The Sycamore Institute
United Housing
Urban Land Institute (ULI) - Memphis
Wolf River Conservancy
Ready to apply?
First, send a brief letter of inquiry to Ian Nunley, Senior Program Officer for Neighborhoods & Public Space, to discuss whether your project aligns with our strategy and available resources.