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County highlights in‑kind 'Thriving Communities' grant; hires free grant writer, eyes EV chargers, SCADA and Salt Trail work
Summary
Smith County staff told the board an in‑kind 'Thriving Communities' grant has funded a 14‑month contract with grant writer Catherine Vanoy to pursue funding for infrastructure and tourism projects including EV chargers, a Pathway Park well connection, SCADA for water systems and Salt Trail improvements.
County directors of community and economic development and tourism updated supervisors on a Smith County project funded through an in‑kind Thriving Communities grant that secures 14 months of professional grant‑writing assistance for no cost to taxpayers.
Kendra Hayden, director of community and economic development, and Amanda Livingston, the county tourism director, told the board the county applied for the in‑kind grant in fall 2023. The grant covers technical assistance rather than direct cash to the county; staff used the award to contract Catherine Vanoy of Mill Creek Creative to pursue federal and state funding for transportation, economic development and tourism projects. Hayden and Livingston said Vanoy has local project…
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