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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 funds are designated to establish the Senior Tech Academy, which will focus on digital literacy, training, and education for seniors.

Metropolitan Council11/20/2025
46% 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 continues funding for the Senior Tech Academy, which focuses on digital literacy, training, and education for seniors.

Metropolitan Council5/21/2026
45% match
RS2025-1388ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving an application for a Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development Program (RAMPS) grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Information Technology Services Department, to build cybersecurity education and workforce development partnerships between employers, educational institutions, and community organizations to focus on developing the skilled workforce to meet industry needs within the local or regional economy.

This resolution approves an application for a RAMPS grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce, NIST, to the Metropolitan Government through the Information Technology Services Department. The grant aims to build partnerships among employers, educational institutions, and community organizations to enhance cybersecurity education and workforce development tailored to local industry needs.

Metropolitan Council7/24/2025
44% match
RS2026-2228ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a Broadband Ready Communities grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TDECD) to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Information Technology Services Department (ITS), to provide resources and facilitate programs for the community to increase digital adoption to ensure all Tennesseans have access to affordable and reliable internet service, dependable technology, and digital literacy skills.

This resolution accepts a Broadband Ready Communities grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to the Metropolitan Government through the Information Technology Services Department. The grant aims to provide resources and facilitate programs to increase digital adoption, ensuring access to affordable and reliable internet, technology, and digital literacy skills for the community.

Metropolitan Council8/20/2026
44% match
RS2026-2009ResolutionPassed

A resolution amending RS2025-1228 to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Information Technology Services Department, to provide services relating to the Broadband Connected Community Facilities program.

This resolution amends a previous resolution to update a grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to the Metropolitan Government. The grant is managed through the Information Technology Services Department to support services related to the Broadband Connected Community Facilities program. The resolution has passed the Metropolitan Council and relevant committees.

Metropolitan Council5/21/2026
43% 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, to support broadband digital skills training, education, and workforce development programs. The goal is to enhance digital literacy and workforce capabilities in the community.

Metropolitan Council5/22/2025
43% match
RS2026-1967ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving an application for a Broadband Ready Communities grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TDECD) to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Information Technology Services Department (ITS), to provide resources and facilitate programs for the community to increase digital adoption to ensure all Tennesseans have access to affordable and reliable internet service, dependable technology, and digital literacy skills.

This resolution approves an application for a Broadband Ready Communities grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. The grant will be used by the Metropolitan Government's Information Technology Services Department to provide resources and programs aimed at increasing digital adoption, ensuring access to affordable and reliable internet, technology, and digital literacy skills for the community.

Metropolitan Council5/7/2026
43% match
RS2025-1228ResolutionPassed

A resolution amending Resolution RS2024-877 to replace the Exhibit thereto with a revised version for a grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Information Technology Services Department, to provide services relating to the Broadband Connected Community Facilities program.

This resolution amends a previous resolution to replace its exhibit with a revised version related to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. The grant is awarded to the Metropolitan Government through the Information Technology Services Department to support services for the Broadband Connected Community Facilities program.

Metropolitan Council5/8/2025
42% 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 authorizes the Metropolitan Government of Nashville, through the Nashville Public Library, to accept an Enhancement and Improvements grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation. 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
42% match
RS2026-1722ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a grant through a collaboration agreement with the Martha O’Bryan Center to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Action Commission, related to the collaborative’s Tennessee Opportunity Pilot Initiative Implementation Grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services.

This resolution authorizes the Metropolitan Government of Nashville, through the Metropolitan Action Commission, to accept a grant obtained via a collaboration agreement with the Martha O’Bryan Center. The grant is part of the Tennessee Opportunity Pilot Initiative funded by the Tennessee Department of Human Services. The resolution facilitates implementation of the pilot initiative aimed at opportunity enhancement.

Metropolitan Council1/9/2026
41% match
RS2026-1863ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving an application for an Advancing Workforce Mobility Grant from Walmart, Inc. to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Action Commission, to expand the MAC4Jobs program and empower STARS workers (Skilled Through Alternative Routes) from low-income households in Nashville to access high-demand tech roles and to move from credential offered to credential validated so non-degree credentials become portable.

This resolution approves an application for an Advancing Workforce Mobility Grant from Walmart, Inc. to the Metropolitan Government through the Metropolitan Action Commission. The grant aims to expand the MAC4Jobs program to support STARS workers from low-income households in Nashville by facilitating access to high-demand tech roles and enhancing the portability of non-degree credentials.

Metropolitan Council3/26/2026
41% 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 grant is intended to support legacy planning services for eligible residents following the Financial Empowerment Center program model. The resolution has been passed by the Metropolitan Council.

Metropolitan Council11/25/2025
41% 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 been passed by the Metropolitan Council.

Metropolitan Council10/23/2025
40% 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 grant will be used by the Metropolitan Government, through the Nashville Public Library and its Nashville After Zone Alliance, to equip youth and adults with Artificial Intelligence literacy skills.

Metropolitan Council3/26/2026
40% 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 through a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government, via the Nashville Public Library, and Oasis Center, Inc. The funds are designated to support services aimed at helping youth grow, thrive, and foster positive change in their lives and the community.

Metropolitan Council10/23/2025
39% 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, through the Metropolitan Library Board, to support enhancements and improvements in programming, administration, and operations of the Nashville Public Library. The resolution has been approved by relevant committees and the Metropolitan Council.

Metropolitan Council7/23/2026
39% 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 to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville. The grant is intended to support the continued operations of the Nashville Financial Empowerment Center through the Office of the Mayor.

Metropolitan Council6/6/2025
39% 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 through the Nashville Public Library. The funding is designated to support general library services and provide materials to individuals who have difficulty using the library and to underserved populations in Nashville-Davidson County.

Metropolitan Council12/4/2025
39% 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 the Metropolitan Council and relevant committees.

Metropolitan Council10/23/2025
38% 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 grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund and a donation from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to support the establishment of an Office of Financial Empowerment within the Metropolitan Government. The resolution facilitates funding and resources to enhance financial empowerment initiatives led by the Office of the Mayor.

Metropolitan Council6/6/2025
38% 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 accepts grants from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, specifically through the Nashville Public Library. The funding is designated to support certain program positions and provide enhancement funding for library services.

Metropolitan Council2/5/2026
38% 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 through the Nashville Public Library. The grant will 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
38% 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 been passed by the Metropolitan Council.

Metropolitan Council10/23/2025
38% 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 authorizes the Metropolitan Government of Nashville to accept a grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation. The grant funds positions supporting education and literacy programs such as Bringing Books to Life, Adult Literacy, and Limitless Libraries. The resolution has been passed by the Metropolitan Council.

Metropolitan Council7/23/2026
38% 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 aims to provide access to and circulation of special materials for individuals who are hearing impaired, offer programming for the deaf and hard of hearing, and support library patrons with auditory challenges.

Metropolitan Council5/22/2025
37% match
RS2025-1384ResolutionPassed

A resolution appropriating $50,000 from the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Action Commission, and Music City Construction Careers and approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Action Commission, and Music City Construction Careers for the provision of a workforce development initiative that prepares Nashville residents for successful careers in the skilled construction trades through apprenticeship readiness training, industry-recognized certifications, and job placement support.

This resolution appropriates $50,000 from the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Action Commission, to Music City Construction Careers. The funds support a workforce development initiative aimed at preparing Nashville residents for careers in skilled construction trades via apprenticeship readiness training, industry-recognized certifications, and job placement support.

Metropolitan Council7/25/2025
37% 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 budget to ASMT, Inc. to implement the "Empower" program, which is designed to support adult autistic individuals. The resolution has passed through multiple committees and the Metropolitan Council.

Metropolitan Council7/24/2025
37% 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, to implement leveled English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at up to five library branch locations. The program will be conducted in collaboration with partner organizations to enhance ESL education services.

Metropolitan Council7/2/2025
36% match
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.

Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee2/5/2026
36% 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, to fund puppeteers for educational outreach. The puppeteers will provide puppet shows at daycare centers, elementary schools, and Head Start facilities. The goal is to enhance educational programming through this outreach effort.

Metropolitan Council7/23/2026
36% match