USDA Rural Development Grant Enhances Historical Museum In Bradley County

  • Friday, August 26, 2016
Calhoun Charleston Hiwassee Historical Society has a groundbreaking to expand the historical museum
Calhoun Charleston Hiwassee Historical Society has a groundbreaking to expand the historical museum

USDA Rural Development State Director Bobby Goode on Fridaiy presented a $105,000 grant to Calhoun Charleston Hiwassee Historical Society. 

“The expansion will greatly enhance community events at the Historical Society and stimulate the economy of the Charleston area,” Mr. Goode said. “It will also help preserve and educate citizens and visitors about the rich, historical and cultural traditions of the area.” 

The Historical Society received a $20,000 Rural Business Development Grant and an $85,000 Community Facilities Grant to assist with constructing an expansion to the existing historical museum. This addition will allow the Historical Society to add additional exhibits and educational classroom space for visitors and school groups. 

Bradley County is one of 53 counties in Tennessee designated for support under USDA’s StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity initiative. StrikeForce aims to increase investments in rural communities through intensive outreach and strong partnerships with community leaders, businesses, foundations and other groups that are working to combat persistent poverty. 

USDA Rural Development is moving investments to rural America with housing, business and infrastructure loans and grants to create jobs and strengthen rural economies with an emphasis to assist areas of persistent poverty.  Since 2009, the agency has assisted more than 1.5 million Tennessee families and businesses in 230 communities in all 95 counties of Tennessee, investing more than $6.6 billion through affordable loans, loan guarantees and grants. 

For more information on USDA Rural Development programs available in Southeastern Tennessee contact the Chattanooga Area Office at 756-2239 or visit www.rd.usda.gov/TN.

 

 

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