Macon County Commission

Macon County Commission is a U.S. local government entity based in Tuskegee, Alabama, that has been registered to receive federal awards since July 2009. As a county government structure, the Commission serves as a prime grantee for various federal grant programs that support community development, senior services, and infrastructure initiatives across the county. The entity's federal engagement demonstrates its role in accessing resources that advance economic development, social services, and quality of life improvements for Macon County residents.

Macon County Commission's federal grant portfolio reflects a diverse range of community-focused initiatives. The Commission has been a prime recipient of project grants from the Rural Utilities Service, including a Persistent Poverty Community Facilities Division grant awarded in June 2023 with completion targeted for June 2025, and a more recent Persistent Poverty Community Facilities Grant awarded in September 2025 extending through September 2027. The Commission has also administered a multi-year Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) funded by the Office of Grants Management through the Corporation for National and Community Service, serving approximately 175 seniors age 55 and older in volunteer roles focused on disaster services, food distribution, mentoring, and support for veterans and military families, with particular emphasis on addressing food insecurity and promoting healthy futures. Additionally, the Commission received a Business Site Development grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission in December 2023 to support economic opportunities in the region. Beyond its prime grant awards, Macon County Commission has been a sub-grantee receiving federal pass-through funding from the Alabama Department of Transportation for vehicle procurement, preventive maintenance, operations and administration, and street improvements; from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency for local emergency management capability sustainment; and from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs for street improvement projects. This grant portfolio demonstrates the Commission's active role in leveraging federal resources for infrastructure, economic development, senior services, and emergency management across Macon County.