Bredesen Recommends Grants For Fentress, Scott Counties
May 6, 2009
BREDESEN RECOMMENDS $200,000 ARC GRANT FOR FENTRESS COUNTY CHILDREN’S CENTER OF THE CUMBERLANDS
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Governor Phil Bredesen has recommended a $200,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to assist Fentress County Children's Center of the Cumberlands in providing basic services to help abused children recover from their trauma and in documenting abuse to aid in prosecution of offenders.
“I am proud to recommend the Fentress County Children’s Center of the Cumberlands for assistance from the Appalachian Regional Commission,” Governor Bredesen said. “Tennessee’s 50 Appalachian counties benefit tremendously from these grants, and we appreciate the ARC’s investment in the economic growth of our communities.”
“The projects that ARC Grants fund help to prepare East Tennessee communities for continued development and sustainable job creation,” Sen. Ken Yager said. “The ARC’s involvement adds true value to the region, and we are honored to be on the receiving end of that involvement.”
“ARC grants give Appalachian communities the means to fulfill their unique economic development potential,” Rep. John Mark Windle said. “The leaders of the Fentress County Children’s Center of the Cumberlands should be commended for their initiative and determination to foster a higher quality of life in this region.”
“Investing in basic infrastructure and quality of life improvement projects is a pre-requisite to successful economic development, and ARC grants make that kind of investment possible in many Tennessee communities,” ECD Commissioner Matt Kisber said. “The funds benefit not only the local communities, but ultimately their region and the state.”
The project will benefit physically and sexually abused children by providing medical examinations and counseling services, as well as providing counseling services, advocacy and prevention education to potential victims, non-offending parents, teachers and students. Funding for the $250,000 project will include $50,000 in local funds.
The grant was recommended following an application by the Fentress County Children’s Center of the Cumberlands and has the support of Executive Director Lisa Roysdon, Sen. Ken Yager, Rep. John Mark Windle. U.S. Senators Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander and Congressman Lincoln Davis also aided in securing the funds.
Allocation of ARC funds is based on priorities set at local levels where community needs are best known. The recommended project will now be forwarded to Washington for review and approval. The Department of Economic and Community Development administers the ARC program in Tennessee. The program provides resources to help leverage community development and economic growth opportunities in Tennessee’s Appalachian communities.
BREDESEN RECOMMENDS $150,000 ARC GRANT FOR SCHOOLS TOGETHER ALLOWING NO DRUGS (STAND)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Governor Phil Bredesen has recommended a $150,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to assist Schools Together Allowing No Drugs (STAND) in Scott County in implementing an aggressive education and awareness campaign related to drug and alcohol prevention.
“I am proud to recommend STAND for assistance from the Appalachian Regional Commission,” Governor Bredesen said. “Tennessee’s 50 Appalachian counties benefit tremendously from these grants, and we appreciate the ARC’s investment in the economic growth of our communities.”
“The projects that ARC Grants fund help to prepare East Tennessee communities for continued development and sustainable job creation,” Sen. Ken Yager said. “The ARC’s involvement adds true value to the region, and we are honored to be on the receiving end of that involvement.”
“ARC grants give Appalachian communities the means to fulfill their unique economic development potential,” Rep. Les Winningham said. “The leaders of STAND should be commended for their initiative and determination to encourage positive education.”
“Investing in basic infrastructure and quality of life improvement projects is a pre-requisite to successful economic development, and ARC grants make that kind of investment possible in many Tennessee communities,” ECD Commissioner Matt Kisber said. “The funds benefit not only the local communities, but ultimately their region and the state.”
The project will benefit approximately 3,500 middle- and high-school-aged youth and the entire community of 21,926 residents. Funding for the $187,500 project will include $37,500 in local funds.
The grant was recommended following an application by the Schools Together Allowing No Drugs and has the support of Executive Director Trent Coffey, Sen. Ken Yager and Rep. Les Winningham. U.S. Senators Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander and Congressman Lincoln Davis also aided in securing the funds.
BREDESEN RECOMMENDS $20,000 ARC GRANT FOR FRIENDS OF BIG SOUTH FORK
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Governor Phil Bredesen has recommended a $20,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to assist Friends of the Big South Fork in the distribution of their tourism guide.
“I am proud to recommend Friends of Big South Fork for assistance from the Appalachian Regional Commission,” Governor Bredesen said. “Tennessee’s 50 Appalachian counties benefit tremendously from these grants, and we appreciate the ARC’s investment in the economic growth of our communities.”
“The projects that ARC Grants fund help to prepare East Tennessee communities for continued development and sustainable job creation,” Sen. Ken Yager said. “The ARC’s involvement adds true value to the region, and we are honored to be on the receiving end of that involvement.”
“ARC grants give Appalachian communities the means to fulfill their unique economic development potential,” Rep. Les Winningham said. “The Friends of Big South Fork should be commended for their initiative and determination to encourage growth.”
“Investing in basic infrastructure and quality of life improvement projects is a pre-requisite to successful economic development, and ARC grants make that kind of investment possible in many Tennessee communities,” ECD Commissioner Matt Kisber said. “The funds benefit not only the local communities, but ultimately their region and the state.”
The project will benefit the counties surrounding the Big South Fork Park. Funding for the $25,000 project will include $5,000 in local funds.
The grant was recommended following an application by the Friends of Big South Fork NRRA and has the support of Executive Director James E. Taylor, Sen. Ken Yager and Rep. Les Winningham. U.S. Senators Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander and Congressman Lincoln Davis also aided in securing the funds.
Allocation of ARC funds is based on priorities set at local levels where community needs are best known. The recommended project will now be forwarded to Washington for review and approval. The Department of Economic and Community Development administers the ARC program in Tennessee. The program provides resources to help leverage community development and economic growth opportunities in Tennessee’s Appalachian communities.
The Appalachian Regional Commission is a federal-state partnership that works with the people of Appalachia to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life. The commission is a unique partnership composed of the governors of the 13 Appalachian states and a presidential appointee representing the federal government. For more information, visit www.arc.gov.
About the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s mission is to create higher skilled, better paying jobs for all Tennesseans. The department seeks to attract new corporate investment in Tennessee and works with Tennessee companies to facilitate expansion and economic growth. To find out more, go to www.tnecd.gov.
