CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met and awarded a total of $56,000 in grants Monday night, without its usual amount of funding available, to get a few more awards distributed before the end of the year.
The following grant requests were approved:
- Berlin Community Center – $8,000 to replace HVAC unit
- Cullman Christian School – $12,000 for new classical curriculum
- Jones Chapel Volunteer Fire Department – $12,000 for personal protective equipment, wildland gear and extrication suits
- Good Samaritan Health Clinic – $12,000 for medication/supplies for uninsured
- Harmony School – $12,000 to develop a project-based learning environment
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 legislators.
The CCCDC strives to maintain a $100,000 reserve fund, as advised by the legislators. Monday’s awards left the fund slightly below that amount, but the dip was pointed out and approved by the commission.
To learn more or to submit a grant application, visit http://co.cullman.al.us/cccdc/cccdc.html.
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