Governor Haslam Announces Seven Community Development Block Grants
Grants Assist Communities with Infrastructure Improvements
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announced today seven recipients of Community Development Block Grants that will assist with infrastructure improvements in area communities. The grant recipients included Alexandria, Algood, Lafayette, McMinnville, South Carthage, Sparta and Westmoreland. Additional CDBG recipients will be announced throughout September and October.
“Community Development Block Grants allow communities to complete projects that will ultimately lay the ground work for future economic development opportunities,” Haslam said. “I am pleased the state of Tennessee is able to partner with our local communities to make this project a reality.”
The funds were allocated under a procedure authorized by the Tennessee General Assembly.
Allocation of CDBG funds is based on priorities set at local levels where community needs are best known. The CDBG program is administered in Tennessee by the Department of Economic and Community Development.
“CDBG has such a huge impact on our rural communities where we have some of our biggest challenges in economic development,” Haslam said. “Having the proper infrastructure in place can lead to additional jobs and investments for a community and enhance the quality of life for its residents.”
The grants were approved following an application by each community and are supported by Sens. Mae Beavers, Kerry Roberts, Charlotte Burks and Eric Stewart; Reps. Terri Lynn Weaver, Ryan Williams, Charles Curtiss and Michael McDonald; Mayors Maria Baker, Terry Foutch, Richard Driver, Norman Rone, Jimmy Wheeler, Jeff Young and Mike Carter.
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, U.S. Rep. Diane Black and U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais aided in securing the funds.
Area CDBG recipients announced today include:
|
Community |
Project |
CDBG Amount |
Local Funds |
Total Amount for Project |
|
Alexandria |
Water Systems Improvements |
$500,000 |
$50,000 |
$550,000 |
|
Algood |
Housing Rehabilitation |
$500,000 |
N/A |
$500,000 |
|
Lafayette |
Sewer Systems Improvements |
$500,000 |
$102,410 |
$692,410 |
|
McMinnville |
Sewer Systems Improvements |
$500,000 |
$80,000 |
$580,000 |
|
South Carthage |
Sewer Systems Improvements |
$250,000 |
$30,899 |
$280,899 |
|
Sparta |
Sewer Systems Improvements |
$500,000 |
$665,067 |
$1,165,067 |
|
Westmoreland |
Water Systems Improvements |
$400,000 |
$34,800 |
$434,800 |
About the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
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Media Contact: Shannon Sumrall, ECD
Office: (615) 253-4897
E-mail: shannon.sumrall@tn.gov