Driver matching grant application
City of AthensTennessee- Detected
- Oct 20, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Sector
- Grants
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From the meeting
The council was scheduled to authorize participation in the Public Entity Partners James L. Richardson Driver Matching Grant. The resolution caps the city match at $2,500, but the source does not tie it to a specific purchase.
This is a grant administration lead and a safety-training/fleet-operations buying signal tied to employee vehicle use.
- Meeting date
- October 20, 2026
- Agency
- City of Athens
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