This program establishes a national model for strengthening communities by pairing university faculty with community organizations to implement neighborhood-based projects. 

Community organizations in Crittendon, Desoto, Fayette, Lauderdale, Shelby, Tate, Tipton and Tunica counties are eligible.

• Faculty & student teams assist the projects with content specific expertise.  Community organizations choose the projects based on resident participation.

• The characteristics of the neighborhoods represented range greatly, although all are focused on addressing issues typical of urban redeveloping communities.

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The Strengthening Communities grant awards are generously funded by The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis (CFGM), the United Way of the Mid-South (UWMS) and the University of Memphis Research Foundation (UMRF).

The Program is administered by the School for Urban Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Memphis.