City of Clifton Awarded $813,540 CDBG Grant

State Senator Page Walley recently announced that the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) is providing a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the city of Clifton, TN. This grant will assist Clifton in park improvements. Forty-four Tennessee communities received CDBG grants totaling $26.5 million to assist with infrastructure and beautification improvements.

Clifton has been awarded $813,540 to advance these upgrades, which will provide safer, more accessible, and better-equipped facilities for the community to enjoy for years to come.

“This CDBG grant represents an important investment in the City of Clifton,” said Sen. Walley. “Upgrading our parks and recreational spaces enhances quality of life, promotes community engagement, and supports long-term vitality. I appreciate TNECD’s continued commitment to our rural communities and will keep working to bring meaningful resources to Clifton and the surrounding region.”

“Ensuring that our local infrastructure is equipped to meet the demands of future economic development is a top priority for our administration,” said Governor Bill Lee. “Congratulations to these Tennessee communities for taking the necessary steps to strengthen their local economies. I look forward to seeing the lasting, positive impact this investment will bring.”

“The CDBG program is one of our most valuable tools for helping Tennessee communities prepare for future economic growth,” said Deputy Governor and TNECD Commissioner Stuart McWhorter. “We’re thrilled to support these projects and thankful for the strong local leadership and partnership that make this progress possible.”

The allocation of CDBG funds is based on priorities set through the public meeting process at the local community level. The CDBG program is funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered by TNECD. Funds are available for water and sewer improvements, health and safety projects and other improvements to enhance the quality of life in Tennessee’s rural communities.