Neighborhoods & Public Spaces

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 a stronger community development ecosystem.

Funding Priorities

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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.

Featured Projects

  • A scenic view of a park by the river with playgrounds, sports courts, walking paths, and lush greenery, with a city skyline in the background.

    Tom Lee Park

    Designed and managed by Memphis River Parks Partnership, 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.

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  • Adults and children outdoors, with face paint and activities, participating in a community or family event.

    SCORE CDC

    The Community Development Corporation designed to strategically advance grassroots civic engagement activities in the South City community.

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  • Outdoor community gathering or event with many people sitting at picnic tables and standing around in front of a large brick building, with a stage set up on the left side.

    Memphis Medical District Collaborative

    A community development organization designed to strengthen the connections, communities, and campuses in the Medical District so they are more vibrant, prosperous, and equitable.

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All Neighborhoods & Public Spaces Grantees

  • Binghampton Community Land Trust

  • 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

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Interested in applying?

Contact Ian Nunley, Senior Program Officer for Neighborhoods & Public Spaces, to explore whether your project aligns with our strategy and available resources.

Email Ian