State Budget Includes $7 Million Grant Program For Rescue Squads And VFDs
Volunteer Fire Departments and Rescue Squads of the Upper Cumberland have a chance for more state funding next fiscal year. State Senator Paul Bailey said the General Assembly significantly boosted an established grant program. Bailey said the body allocated an extra $4.5 million for volunteer fire departments and $2 million for rescue squads. “A lot […]
Some One Million Dollars Reserved For UC In State Child Care Grant Program
Two State Departments have allocated some one million dollars for Upper Cumberland child care. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said the two departments are working on a grant program to establish more licensed daycares. “Pickett and Van Buren have none,” Farley said. “Jackson and Clay have one each. So, those are areas we are going […]
COVID Relief Available For UC Childcare Providers
$15 million in grant relief is available to licensed childcare programs across Tennessee. Marketing Coordinator for Childcare Tennessee Whit Gardner said this aid is to support business operations and cover costs related to the COVID pandemic. Gardner said that Upper Cumberland childcare providers need to check their email for information on how to participate. “You […]
