Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grants
Funding for:
- Community facilities
- Industrial Development
- Highways
- Asset-based higher ed. Initiatives
- Infrastructure
Local Match based on ARC status
Contact: Ginger Stout, gstout@etdd.org
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Funding for:
- Water & wastewater projects
- Community livability (including fire protection & emergency service projects)
Contact: Mitch Loomis, mloomis@etdd.org
Local Parks & Recreation Fund (LPRF)
Available through Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation
Funding for:
- Recreation enhancement
Contact: Tim Hendrick, thendrick@etdd.org
Recreational Trails Program
Available through Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation
Funding for:
- Development of trails and trail facilities
Contact: Tim Hendrick, thendrick@etdd.org
Transportation Alternatives Grants
Available through Tennessee Department of Transportation
Provides 80% of construction costs
Funding for:
- Sidewalks
- Greenways
- Downtown Revitalization
- Historic transportation structure hubs
Contact: Laura Smith, lsmith@etdd.org or Ekem Amonoo-Lartson, eamonoo-lartson@etdd.org
FEMA Fire Grants
Funding for:
- Firefighting equipment
- Training for local career and volunteer fire companies
Contact:
Mitch Loomis at mloomis@etdd.org
Tim Hendrick at thendrick@etdd.org
Ginger Stout at gstout@etdd.org
Community Facilities Grants
Available through USDA Rural Development
Funding for:
- A variety of activities that benefit local communities
- Match portion dependent on census tracts
- Eligible amounts determined by Rural Development
Contact: Tim Hendrick, thendrick@etdd.org
Bulletproof Vest Grants
Funding for:
- Annual community application for bulletproof vests
- Match is 50/50 and is received as reimbursement after purchase
Contact: Ginger Stout, gstout@etdd.org