Memphis is investing in the people and organizations shaping a more equitable future for our city. This week, the City of Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced $6.5 million in grants to 35 organizations working at the frontlines of housing stability, homelessness prevention, and neighborhood revitalization.
These grants come through the Strategic Community Investment Fund (SCIF), backed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the City of Memphis. The program supports community-led solutions, selected through a competitive process, that are creating real, lasting change across Memphis neighborhoods.
“For the past two years, we’ve invested more than $10 million through SCIF into organizations not just talking about change—but delivering it,” said Mayor Paul Young during the July 16 press conference. “This year, we’re awarding $6.5 million to organizations leading initiatives from transitional housing and education to senior care and neighborhood beautification. This is what it means to say yes to our community.”
Spotlight on the Top Grant Recipients
Friends for Life Corp. (Friends for All) – $1.9 million…