Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Supports innovative projects in Knoxville that increase affordable housing for low-income residents through construction, rehabilitation, and educational programs.
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 (Full application deadline; recurs annually)
Funding Amounts: Awards generally for one-year terms; typical range not specified—multi-year funding considered if needed.
Summary: Supports projects that expand affordable housing opportunities for low-income households in Knoxville, including construction, rehabilitation, and educational programs.
Description
This funding opportunity supports efforts to increase affordable housing for low-income households within the City of Knoxville. Eligible projects include the production, preservation, and rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, as well as programs aimed at enhancing rental opportunities for very low-income residents. Fundable activities span new construction, major rehabilitation, condominium or cooperative housing development, pre-development expenses, minor home repairs, homeownership counseling, homebuyer education, and foreclosure prevention. The program encourages innovative, cost-effective, and community-focused solutions that contribute to long-term neighborhood livability and housing affordability.
