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DOJ extends online ADA compliance deadline for municipalities

The federal government has extended the deadline for governments to comply with new online ADA requirements. The U.S. Department of Justice Department of Justice (DOJ) published an Interim Final Rule extending the deadline to April 26, 2027, for municipalities with a population of 50,000 or more and...

Grants available for railroad crossing safety, emergency reponse projects

The Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program, administered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has more $2 billion available and a June 22, 2026, deadline. 

Now is the time to assess whether your railtown has a qualifying project. 

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TWRA announces Clean Stream Grant openings

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) announces the availability of grant dollars to assist cities, schools, community organizations, civic groups, watershed organizations, conservation groups, and similar groups with stream clean-up projects during the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Five grants, at a...

Love your block hero

Love Your Block Grant program now open

Love Your Block is a two‑year civic engagement program that brings city leaders and residents together to strengthen neighborhoods, one block at a time. Selected cities will receive $270,000, coaching, and implementation support to turn community priorities into action. 

From transforming vacant lots...

Delta Regional Authority

DRA announces workforce grants

The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is making $4 million available to support workforce development. The Delta Workforce Grant Program (DWP) makes targeted investments toward projects and initiatives aimed at bolstering the local and regional workforce of the 255 counties and parishes within the DRA...

TDEC opens BRAG grant cycle

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is now accepting applications for the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grant (BRAG) program. For more information on the program, potential applicants can download the updated grant manual, register for an online walk-through webinar on...

Restore Return Relief Advocacy

Restore, Return, Relief is a public education campaign designed to build awareness and support for the Tennessee Municipal League’s legislative initiative to return essential revenues to Tennessee municipalities and the citizens they serve. To learn how you can help return additional locally...