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Council pauses $60,000 Empower Knox youth-mental-health grant awards for two weeks amid process questions
Summary
Council postponed action on a $60,000 Empower Knox youth-mental-health grant package after members raised questions about the volunteer review process, committee composition, and whether awards favored larger organizations over grassroots groups.
Knoxville City Council voted to postpone for two weeks a resolution to award up to $60,000 in Empower Knox youth-mental-health grants to six community organizations. The postponement followed extended council discussion about transparency in the review process and whether a flat $10,000 award to each grantee produces equitable outcomes.
Council member Parker asked for details about the application timeline…
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