Community facility 2019 disaster grants - tornadoes floods other

The City of Union City, Tennessee received a $175,000 project grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service. The grant funding supports the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA #10.766), which provides assistance to construct, enlarge, extend, or otherwise improve essential community facilities.

Specifically, the grant will aid recovery efforts from recent tornadoes and floods by financing facility repairs and upgrades in Union City through July 2023. The funding will deliver critical community services to rural residents impacted by natural disasters. As the sub-awardee, the City of Union City is responsible for carrying out recovery projects that restore and strengthen local infrastructure. The $175k grant award and two-year period of performance indicate a substantial level of support for rebuilding community facilities and utilities.