CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) on Monday awarded nine grants, totaling $106,000.
The following grant requests were approved:
- Sacred Heart School for self-guided student resources $12,000
- Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration Committee for 2019 Cullman County Veterans Day Celebration $12,000
- Cullman County Center for the Developmentally Disabled for shipping for supplies $12,000
- Cold Springs Community Center for parking lot and flooring $12,000
- North Alabama Agriplex Food for Life Program $12,000
- Hanceville Fire and Rescue for generator for fire station $12,000
- Good Hope Middle School for Chromebooks $10,000
- United Way of Cullman County for funding local agencies $12,000
- Cullman County Community Corrections for Veterans Court $12,000
CCCDC members are:
- Cherrie Haney – appointed by Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman
- Joe Golden – appointed by Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview
- Bradley Williams – appointed by Rep. Corey Harbison, R- Good Hope
- Josh Speakman – appointed by Rep. Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle
- Champ Crocker, chairman – appointed by the legislative delegation
Funding for CCCDC grants comes from taxes- Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in lieu of taxes and beer taxes. Grants are capped at $12,000 and are not issued for more than that amount except under extraordinary circumstances, which must be approved by the legislators.
The CCCDC strives to maintain a $100,000 reserve fund, as advised by the legislators.
To learn more or to submit a grant application, visit http://co.cullman.al.us/cccdc/cccdc.html.
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