White County is among 78 communities statewide that that will receive Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to assist with infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitations and health and safety initiatives. The CDBG program is funded through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Of the $36.6 million allocated statewide, White County will get over $423,000 for EMS Improvements.
In Putnam County, Monterey will get a Sewer System Improvements grant in the amount of $315,000.
In Overton County, Livingston will receive $450,000 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Renovation. Overton County will also get more than $545,000 for Fairgrounds Revitalization.