Our COVID-19 Response

United Way of Greater Knoxville has been chosen to distribute ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds from the City of Knoxville in order to support Knoxville’s response to and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be distributed through phases with priorities based on community need until the funds are depleted. 

Phase 1: Basic Needs – Awards

Phase 2: Mental Health Expansion 

United Way’s COVID-19 Impact Survey

Last year, United Way of Greater Knoxville held 9 granting rounds and distributed over $1 million in COVID-19 relief funds. Through the granting rounds:

• 48% of the funds went to small or medium organizations who might not typically be eligible for funding through UWGK 
• 23% of the funds went to BIPOC led (executive director) organizations 
• 45% of funds went to addressing emerging needs as defined by the receiving organization 

• 17% went to healthcare 
• 15% went to housing, rent/mortgage, or utility assistance

Phase 1 Grant Recipients 

Phase 2 Grant Recipients

Phase 3 Grant Recipients

Phase 4 Grant Recipients

Phase 5 Grant Recipients

Phase 6 Grant Recipients

Phase 7 Grant Recipients

Phase 8 Grant Recipients

Phase 9 Grant Recipients