Grants and Awards
LSNA Announces 2018 Grants
The Lockeland Spring Neighborhood Association awards grants annually to organizations working to improve the quality of life in our greater neighborhood. Funds are raised through our annual Home Tour and through membership dues. The LSNA Board voted on grant applications at their August meeting and are pleased to announce the recipients for 2018. Grants were…
Read MoreShelby Community Center Basketball Goals Thanks to Lockeland Springs Neighborhood Association
Thanks to a grant from the Lockeland Springs Neighborhood Association for new adjustable youth basketball hoops, the Shelby Community Center has been able to introduce kids to the game of basketball and further the development of players who have already begun learning the sport.
Read MoreCommunity center, literacy program, Divine Arts Cafe awarded grant
The Lockeland Springs Neighborhood Association board has voted to give $5,400 in grants to four local non-profits. Since 2013, the Lockeland Springs Neighborhood Association has supported local projects that educate, enhance safety, build community, and beautify the neighborhood. Shelby Community Center The Shelby Community Center will receive $2,400 toward purchasing two moveable, height-adjustable basketball…
Read MoreLSNA Grant Recipient: East Nashville Little League
Grant recipient: East Nashville Little League Last spring, the neighborhood board voted to give $650 grants to three organizations (see details on how to apply on page 4). The final organization featured in the newsletter is East Nashville Little League. This article was submitted by Brett Vargason. East Nashville Little League’s focus is to provide…
Read More2016 LSNA Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
It’s that time of year to submit your LSNA grant applications. The Lockeland Springs Neighborhood Association started its grant program in 2014 and it has been hugely successful in providing funds to many amazing projects going on in the neighborhood. The factors that the Board considers in awarding the grant are: (1) building community; (2)…
Read MoreWinners of the LSNA’s First Holiday Lights Contest Announced
The LSNA is happy to announce the winners of our inaugural Holiday Lights contest. Nominations were accepted via email and the LSNA board voted this week to award prizes to the top 3 homes in Lockeland Springs. Winners will receive gift cards to area businesses. Thanks to everyone who got into the spirit and channeled their…
Read MoreLSNA Grant Recipient: East Nashville Hope Exchange
This spring, the neighborhood board voted to give $650 grants to three organizations. We will profile each of the grant recipients in coming issues of The Fountain. The second organization featured is the East Nashville Hope Exchange. This article was submitted by the non-profit. East Nashville Hope Exchange’s mission is to strengthen literacy of at-risk children…
Read MoreWinners Announced for Inaugural Beautification Awards
New this year, the LSNA Beautification Award recognizes and rewards property owners within Lockeland Springs for a beautiful front façade and/or outstanding landscaping or maintenance of the front yard within public view. The winners of the 2015 Beautification Awards will each be awarded a gift certificate to a local business. All of these properties have…
Read MoreLSNA Grant recipient: Tennessee Alliance for Progress
Grant recipient holds community meetings on affordable housing This spring, the neighborhood board voted to give $650 grants to three organizations. We will profile each of the grant recipients in coming issues of The Fountain. The first organization featured is the Tennessee Alliance for Progress. This article was submitted by Nell Levine. To state the…
Read MoreLiteracy, housing education, little league awarded grants
The neighborhood board voted this month to give $650 grants to three organizations. Since 2013, the Lockeland Springs Neighborhood Association has supported local projects that educate, enhance safety, build community, and beautify the neighborhood. Tennessee Alliance for Progress The alliance works on affordable housing issues and will use its grant money to promote local educational…
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