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Cochran receives $500,000 2026 CHIP grant; grant term Sept. 1, 2026–Aug. 31, 2029
Summary
Interim City Manager Angela Redding announced the City of Cochran received a 2026 CHIP Grant award for $500,000, with a grant term from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029; council tabled consideration of a separate Congressional Directed Spending award pending confirmation of award and required match.
Interim City Manager Angela Redding told the council that the City of Cochran received a 2026 CHIP Grant award totaling $500,000, with the grant term running from Sept. 1, 2026, through Aug. 31, 2029. The announcement places a capital funding source on the horizon for projects that may be programmed during the grant term.
Separately, council tabled consideration of a Congressional Directed Spending award from U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff until staff could confirm the awarded amount and any required city match. Staff said they would return with the confirmed award amount and match requirements before the council acted.
