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RS2026-1789ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide funding for library program enhancements and improvements.

This resolution accepts an in-kind grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, specifically for the Nashville Public Library. The grant is intended to fund enhancements and improvements to library programs. The resolution has passed through the necessary committees and has been approved.

Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee2/5/2026
71% match
RS2026-2173ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to fund positions for education and literacy programs including Bringing Books to Life, Adult Literacy, and Limitless Libraries.

This resolution accepts a grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting through the Nashville Public Library. The grant will fund positions supporting education and literacy programs such as Bringing Books to Life, Adult Literacy, and Limitless Libraries. The resolution formalizes the acceptance and use of these funds for the specified programs.

Metropolitan Council7/23/2026
69% match
RS2026-2174ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Library Board, to fund enhancements and improvements for various programming, administration, and operations of the Nashville Public Library.

This resolution accepts an in-kind grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting through the Metropolitan Library Board. The grant is intended to fund enhancements and improvements for various programming, administration, and operations of the Nashville Public Library. The resolution formalizes the acceptance of these resources to support library services.

Metropolitan Council7/23/2026
69% match
RS2026-2171ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting an Enhancement and Improvements grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide programming for children, teens, and adults, in addition to books, materials, and supplies.

This resolution accepts an Enhancement and Improvements grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting through the Nashville Public Library. The grant will be used to provide programming for children, teens, and adults, as well as to acquire books, materials, and supplies.

Metropolitan Council7/23/2026
68% match
RS2025-1690ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee State Library and Archives to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide funding for general library services and to provide materials to persons having difficulty using the library and to the underserved in the Nashville - Davidson County area.

This resolution accepts a grant from the Tennessee State Library and Archives to the Metropolitan Government, acting through the Nashville Public Library. The grant provides funding for general library services and materials specifically aimed at individuals who have difficulty using the library and underserved populations in Nashville-Davidson County.

Metropolitan Council12/4/2025
68% match
RS2026-1790ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting grants from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide funding for certain program positions and enhancement funding.

This resolution authorizes the acceptance of grants from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, specifically for the Nashville Public Library. The grants will provide funding for certain program positions and for program enhancement purposes.

Metropolitan Council2/5/2026
68% match
RS2026-2170ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a Studio NPL Outreach Coordinator Grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to fund the Studio NPL program supervisor position.

This resolution accepts a grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, specifically for the Nashville Public Library. The grant funds the position of Studio NPL program supervisor, supporting outreach coordination for the Studio NPL program.

Metropolitan Council7/23/2026
65% match
RS2026-2172ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a Wishing Chair Productions grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to fund puppeteers to help with education outreach by providing puppet shows to daycare centers, elementary schools, and Head Start facilities.

This resolution accepts a grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, through the Nashville Public Library. The grant funds will be used to hire puppeteers to provide educational puppet shows at daycare centers, elementary schools, and Head Start facilities as part of outreach efforts.

Metropolitan Council7/23/2026
65% match
RS2025-1121ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a Special Collections grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide services for processing, arranging, and describing archival materials in all formats for digitizing materials in the Special Collections Division.

This resolution accepts a Special Collections grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting through the Nashville Public Library. The grant will be used to provide services for processing, arranging, and describing archival materials in all formats, with the goal of digitizing materials in the Special Collections Division.

Metropolitan Council3/20/2025
64% match
RS2025-1267ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee State Library and Archives to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide access to and circulation of special materials formatted for individuals who are hearing impaired, provide programming for the deaf and hard of hearing, and to promote general support of library patrons who are aurally challenged.

This resolution accepts a grant from the Tennessee State Library and Archives to the Metropolitan Government, through the Nashville Public Library. The grant is intended to enhance access to special materials for individuals who are hearing impaired, provide programming for the deaf and hard of hearing, and support aurally challenged library patrons.

Metropolitan Council5/22/2025
62% match
RS2026-1875ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving a grant application for a National Leadership Grant for Libraries from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, in conjunction with its Nashville After Zone Alliance, to use funding to address a critical and timely need in equipping youth and adults with Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy skills.

This resolution approves a grant application for a National Leadership Grant for Libraries from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The funding would be used by the Nashville Public Library, in partnership with the Nashville After Zone Alliance, to enhance AI literacy skills among youth and adults. The resolution aims to address a critical need for education in artificial intelligence.

Metropolitan Council3/26/2026
62% match
RS2025-1266ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a Digital Skills, Education, and Workforce Development Grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide broadband digital skills training, education, and workforce development program skills.

This resolution accepts a grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to the Metropolitan Government, through the Nashville Public Library. The grant will be used to provide broadband digital skills training, education, and workforce development program skills. The resolution formalizes the acceptance and use of these funds for the specified purposes.

Metropolitan Council5/22/2025
61% match
RS2025-1365ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a Libraries as Pillars of Education and Democracy grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to implement leveled English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at up to five branch locations in collaboration with partner organizations.

This resolution accepts a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to the Metropolitan Government, through the Nashville Public Library. The grant will be used to implement leveled English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at up to five library branch locations in collaboration with partner organizations.

Metropolitan Council7/2/2025
61% match
RS2026-2116ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving an application for a Media Projects grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library in conjunction with Nashville Education, Community, and Arts Television (NECAT), to produce “Branches” a documentary series examining the Nashville Public Library’s 21 branch locations as civic and cultural institutions.

This resolution approves an application for a Media Projects grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The grant would support the Nashville Public Library, in partnership with NECAT, to produce 'Branches,' a documentary series about the library's 21 branch locations as civic and cultural institutions.

Metropolitan Council7/9/2026
60% match
RS2026-2197ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving a grant application from the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, for the purchase and installation of a powered, adult-sized changing table in the single occupancy restroom of the Madison Branch Library.

This resolution approves a grant application from the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging to the Metropolitan Government, through the Nashville Public Library. The grant would fund the purchase and installation of a powered, adult-sized changing table in the single occupancy restroom of the Madison Branch Library.

Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee8/6/2026
59% match
RS2025-1605ResolutionPassed

A resolution appropriating $120,000 through a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, and The Branch of Nashville, Inc. to provide English as a Second Language classes.

This resolution appropriates $120,000 through a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government, via the Nashville Public Library, and The Branch of Nashville, Inc. The funds are designated to provide English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. The resolution has passed all required committees and has been approved.

Metropolitan Council10/23/2025
59% match
RS2025-1150ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving an application for a Libraries as Pillars of Education and Democracy grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to implement leveled English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at up to six branch locations in collaboration with partner organizations.

This resolution approves an application for a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to the Metropolitan Government, acting through the Nashville Public Library. The grant would fund the implementation of leveled English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at up to six library branch locations in partnership with other organizations.

Metropolitan Council4/3/2025
59% match
RS2025-1186ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Nashville State Community College (“NSCC”), and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through Nashville Public Library (“NPL”), for the lease of studio space at NSCC.

This resolution approves an intergovernmental agreement between the State of Tennessee, Nashville State Community College (NSCC), and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Nashville Public Library (NPL), for the lease of studio space at NSCC. The agreement facilitates the use of NSCC facilities by NPL for library-related purposes.

Metropolitan Council4/24/2025
58% match
RS2025-1603ResolutionPassed

A resolution appropriating $30,000 through a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, and Oasis Center, Inc. to provide services that help youth grow, thrive, and create positive change in their lives and our community.

This resolution appropriates $30,000 via a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government, through the Nashville Public Library, and Oasis Center, Inc. The funds are designated to support services that assist youth in personal development and community engagement. The resolution has passed all necessary committees and has been approved.

Metropolitan Council10/23/2025
58% match
RS2025-1604ResolutionPassed

A resolution appropriating $250,000 through a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, and Oasis Center, Inc. to provide college access services for the Power Youth Program.

This resolution appropriates $250,000 through a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government, via the Nashville Public Library, and Oasis Center, Inc. The funds are designated to provide college access services for the Power Youth Program. The resolution has passed all required committees and has been approved.

Metropolitan Council10/23/2025
58% match
RS2025-1390ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving an application for an Arts Build Communities grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, for a mural at the Bordeaux library branch designed with active input from the community to enhance the overall sense of belonging among residents and provide them with a unique opportunity to see their ideas and voices represented in a public space.

This resolution approves an application for an Arts Build Communities grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to fund a community-designed mural at the Bordeaux library branch. The project aims to enhance residents' sense of belonging by incorporating community input into the mural's design.

Metropolitan Council7/24/2025
57% match
RS2025-1606ResolutionPassed

A resolution appropriating $240,011.04 through a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, and Nashville International Center for Empowerment to provide English as a Second Language Classes.

This resolution appropriates $240,011.04 through a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government, via the Nashville Public Library, and the Nashville International Center for Empowerment. The funds are designated to provide English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. The resolution has passed all required committees and has been approved.

Metropolitan Council10/23/2025
56% match
RS2025-1669ResolutionPassed

A resolution appropriating $117,869 through a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, and The Enterprise Center, Inc. to establish the Senior Tech Academy to focus on digital literacy, training and education.

This resolution appropriates $117,869 through a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government, via the Nashville Public Library, and The Enterprise Center, Inc. The funding is designated to establish the Senior Tech Academy, which will focus on digital literacy, training, and education for seniors.

Metropolitan Council11/20/2025
55% match
RS2026-2010ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving amendment one to a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, and The Enterprise Center, Inc. to continue the Senior Tech Academy to focus on digital literacy, training and education.

This resolution approves the first amendment to a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government, through the Nashville Public Library, and The Enterprise Center, Inc. The amendment allows for the continuation of the Senior Tech Academy, which focuses on digital literacy, training, and education for seniors. The resolution formalizes the ongoing partnership and program support.

Metropolitan Council5/21/2026
55% match
RS2025-1389ResolutionPassed

A resolution appropriating a total of $50,000.00 from the Nashville Public Library to ASMT, Inc., to implement the “Empower” program for adult autistic people.

This resolution appropriates $50,000 from the Nashville Public Library to ASMT, Inc. for the implementation of the 'Empower' program, which is designed to support adult autistic individuals. The funding aims to enhance services and resources available to this population through the specified program.

Metropolitan Council7/24/2025
53% match
RS2025-1297ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a Financial Empowerment Center Legacy Planning Implementation Grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of the Mayor, for the continued support of the Nashville Financial Empowerment Center.

This resolution accepts a Financial Empowerment Center Legacy Planning Implementation Grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund. The grant is awarded to the Metropolitan Government, through the Office of the Mayor, to continue supporting the Nashville Financial Empowerment Center.

Metropolitan Council6/6/2025
52% match
RS2025-1296ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting the Financial Empowerment Cities Grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund and a donation from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Mayor, in connection with the establishment of an Office of Financial Empowerment.

This resolution accepts a Financial Empowerment Cities Grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund and a donation from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The funds are to be used by the Metropolitan Government, through the Office of Mayor, to establish an Office of Financial Empowerment. The resolution formalizes the acceptance of these funds and supports the creation of the new office.

Metropolitan Council6/6/2025
52% match
RS2025-1658ResolutionPassed

A resolution authorizing a grant not exceeding $50,000 from the Mayor’s Office to the United Way of Middle Tennessee, Inc., to provide legacy planning services to eligible residents in accordance with the Financial Empowerment Center program model.

This resolution authorizes a grant of up to $50,000 from the Mayor’s Office to the United Way of Middle Tennessee, Inc. The funds are designated to provide legacy planning services to eligible residents, following the Financial Empowerment Center program model. The resolution has passed the Metropolitan Council.

Metropolitan Council11/25/2025
51% match
RS2026-2071ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving an application for an Arts Build Communities grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of the Mayor, for a new mural as part of the Let’s Color Nashville 2027 program to support art projects that broaden access to the arts experience and enhance the sustainability of asset-based cultural enterprises.

This resolution approves an application for an Arts Build Communities grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to the Metropolitan Government, through the Office of the Mayor. The grant will fund a new mural as part of the Let’s Color Nashville 2027 program, aiming to broaden access to the arts and support sustainable cultural enterprises.

Metropolitan Council6/25/2026
50% match
RS2025-1426ResolutionPassed

A resolution to approve the fiscal year 2026 criteria of the Community Arts Leaders of Nashville Internship Program for the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission.

This resolution approves the fiscal year 2026 criteria for the Community Arts Leaders of Nashville Internship Program, as established by the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission. The approval formalizes the program's guidelines for the upcoming fiscal year.

Metropolitan Council8/7/2025
49% match