CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) on Tuesday awarded nine grants, totaling approximately $118,000
The following grant requests were approved:
- Baileyton Volunteer Fire Department – AED devices $10,633.21
- Berlin Volunteer Fire Department – thermal imaging camera $10,000
- Cullman Area Literacy Council – community literacy projects $4,000
- Liberty Learning – community education projects $12,000
- Walter Volunteer Fire Department – personal protective equipment, radios, etc. $12,000
- Cullman County Soil and Water Conservation District – educational supplies $12,000
- Grace Place of Cullman – programs for dementia patients and caregivers $12,000
- Gold Ridge Volunteer Fire Department – chest compression device $12,000
- Valley Grove Community Center – facility/voting precinct upgrade $12,000
- Hanceville Elementary School – electronic signage $10,000
- Loretto Volunteer Fire Department – chest compression device $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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