A Little Change Can Change A Lot 

Cares Grants Awarded since January 2014: $2,300,471.19

This Month’s UCEMC Cares Grant Recipients

• Smith Co Fair was awarded $1,200.00. Funds will be used to pay craftsmen in pioneer village and performers on 2 outdoor stages
• Pride of the Upper Cumberland Legacy was awarded $602.87. Funds will be used to purchase bibbers.
• Smith County Historical Tourism Society was awarded $100.00. Funds will be used toward annual website maintenance.
• Smith County Playhouse was awarded $1,250.00. Funds will be used for equipment – headset microphones for students, LED lights.
• Upperman Wrestling Club was awarded $576.44. Funds will be used for end of year banquet and uniform replacements.
• Cane Creek Elementary PTO was awarded $1,576.43. Funds will be used to assist with their spring school wide field trip.
• NWTF Upper Cumberland was awarded $1,000.00. Funds wil be used for 2026 Jakes day at Mustard Seed Ranch on August 15, 2026.
• Historical Education for Overton Co Students was awarded $3,152.87. Funds would be used to take students to Washington DC.
• Jackson County TSA Parent Organization was awarded $2,288.00. Funds will be used to pay for registration, hotel rooms and food for 32 students competing in the TSA State Conference.
• Granville Co-Op Volunteer Fire Department was awarded $864.87. Funds will be used for four truck engine batteries, misc. tools i.e. socket set, wrench, screwdrivers, hammers, clamps.

Cares Grants Awarded since January 2014:  $2,300,471.19