Tag Archives: Grant

Van Buren County High School looks to begin in-house COVID testing. Director of Schools Cheryl Cole said the district received some $200,000 through a CDC grant making the operation possible. “They are not rapid test, but they only take about a day, and it’s through the health department,” Cole said. “It will pay for the nurses salary for this year. ... Read More »

Algood’s White Plains Historic Home will begin roof repairs after city council approved a $41,156 bid for the work from Rackley Roofing. UCDD Public Historian and White Plain Historian Advisory Councilmember Mark Dudney said the repair work is a great need for the cultural landmark. “The sustained water damaged has caused interior damage in a couple of the places inside ... Read More »

UCHRA’s transportation department wants to connect with under served communities to better display services available. Fiscal Officer John Brock said the agency wants to focus on Tennessee Tech students, Hispanic communities in McMinnville and those with impairments. “There seems to be potentially in communities like a stigma that our services might just be used for the elderly or the less ... Read More »

Putnam County residents can get their first glimpse of preliminary plans to develop 31 acres by Cane Creek Park Tuesday. Cookeville Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the city wants to do a mile extension of the current walking trail to connect the recently purchased land. “One of the things that we heard in our system wide master plan process ... Read More »

The City of Baxter will enter into a contract for engineer services for its wastewater treatment plant improvements project. Baxter was approved for $3 million through the USDA to upgrade its 30-year-old wastewater treatment facility. City Engineer Tom Bennett said that the city will receive 50 percent through grant funding and 50 percent through a low-interest loan. Bennett said that ... Read More »

The Jackson County Health Department will get all new HVAC units through a federal grant. County Mayor Randy Heady said the units are 11 years old and in the time frame when mechanical issues can start occurring. He said the grant not only helps the county budget, but improves department safety. “Outside air, fresh air make up inside of a ... Read More »

Eligible residents of Overton County can get up to $50,000 of loans and grants for home repairs through a USDA housing program. Area Specialist Brittiny Smith said households that make less than $28,000 and can not obtain affordable credit can apply. “The grant funds are for health and safety hazards only,” Smith said. “So, anything handicap accessibility or to make ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech’s Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Center has been awarded some $4.4 million from the National Science Foundation. The five-year grant will provide scholarships for students studying computer science with a cybersecurity concentration. Students can receive full coverage of tuition, $6,000 of reimbursements or stipends for undergraduate and graduate levels. The new award marks the second time the National ... Read More »

Highlands Residential Services has been awarded a $899,000 grant to assist in the construction of Cookeville’s Hickory Valley. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said the funding saves local money and helps the housing authority prepare financially for future developments. “Our grant actually scored 65,” Cassetty said. “65 was the lowest score that got funded, so we were right on the ... Read More »

The Millard Oakley Public Library has mutliple opportunities for improving services with federal funding. Director Cynthia Julian-Simmons said the library has applied for an up to $25,000 American Rescue Plan Tech grant. Julian-Simmons said new computers, eBooks, and furniture are all possibilities. Julian-Simmons said creating individual pods for patrons to have private meetings online tops the list of exciting opportunities. ... Read More »