Governor Lee, Commissioner Rolfe Award ThreeStar Grants to 54 Tennessee Counties
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced today that 54 counties will receive ThreeStar grants.
In total, TNECD is awarding $2.4 million in funding to Tennessee communities through this round of the ThreeStar grant program.
“I congratulate these 54 counties that are receiving ThreeStar grants and thank them for strengthening the quality of life and enhancing workforce development in their communities,” Lee said. “This will help local communities to make Tennessee an even better place to live.”
The funding will be used for a variety of local community development initiatives including education, workforce development, health, tourism, small business, entrepreneurship, and economic development programs, among others that were prioritized through a strategic planning process. ThreeStar promotes economic and community prosperity through collaboration to positively impact every Tennessean.
“The ThreeStar grant program is a valuable tool that assists counties focused on making strides in key areas,” Rolfe said. “TNECD is proud to assist these 54 counties as they develop asset-based strategic plans and invest responsibly in their communities.”
Ninety-four counties have completed the requirements to be certified ThreeStar counties. To be eligible for ThreeStar grants, each county must meet all certification requirements, develop an asset-based strategic plan and design a program to implement a goal from its strategic plan.
“The ThreeStar Grants provide communities with resources to make strategic improvements and support their priority initiatives,” said Jody Sliger, TNECD community development director. “I congratulate these 54 recipients on their efforts to build their economies today with tomorrow in mind.”
The grants have been awarded to the following counties:
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Anderson $50,000 Bradley $50,000 Campbell $25,000 Cannon $38,000 Carter $50,000 Clay $50,000 Cocke $50,000 Crockett $50,000 Cumberland $50,000 |
Decatur $50,000 DeKalb $50,000 Dickson $50,000 Fentress $21,000 Giles $50,000 Grundy $50,000 Hancock $50,000 Haywood $50,000 Henry $10,000 |
Hickman $50,000 Houston $50,000 Humphreys $50,000 Jackson $50,000 Johnson $50,000 Lauderdale $35,000 Lewis $50,000 Lincoln $37,000 Loudon $50,000 |
Macon $50,000 Maury $50,000 McMinn $21,000 McNairy $50,000 Meigs $25,000 Monroe $50,000 Morgan $50,000 Overton $50,000 Perry $35,000 |
Pickett $25,000 Polk $50,000 Putnam $20,100 Rhea $50,000 Roane $50,000 Robertson $50,000 Scott $50,000 Sequatchie $50,000 Sevier $50,000 |
Smith $50,000 Stewart $50,000 Sullivan $50,000 Sumner $50,000 Trousdale $47,500 Warren $25,000 Washington* $50,000 Wayne $50,000 White $50,000 |
*Washington County grant is a regional project impacting Carter and Unicoi counties.
About the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s mission is to develop strategies that help make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs. To grow and strengthen Tennessee, the department seeks to attract new corporate investment to the state and works with Tennessee companies to facilitate expansion and economic growth. Find us on the web: tnecd.com. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @tnecd. Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/tnecd.
TNECD Media Contact
Molly Hair
Public Information Officer
(615) 878-0063
molly.hair@tn.gov
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