Ford Good Neighbor grants awarded to five municipalities

Five municipalities will receive funds for their police and fire departments as part of the $201,000 Good Neighbor Grant program from the Ford Motor Co. 

Part of a $9 million investment on building community, career preparation, and environmental project through Ford’s Good Neighbor Plan for West Tennessee, the 13 grants focus on public safety initiatives in the region.  

“Through group meetings and listening sessions, we heard that investing in public safety and community centers was a top priority here, and that’s why we made it a focus area for grants as part of Ford’s Good Neighbor Plan,” said Ford community relations director Gabby Bruno. 

The Braden Volunteer Fire Department received $10,000 for new firefighter safety gear while both the Galloway Volunteer Fire Department and Somerville Fire Department received $15,600 for battery-powered extrication tools. 

The Mason Police Department received $20,000 to acquire a used police vehicle while the Mason Fire Department received $5,000 for a new truck and garage door repairs. The town of Stanton’s Fire Department received $19,645 for lifesaving rescue equipment.  

Additional funds were awarded to the Three Star Volunteer Fire Department, Fayette County Fire Department, Fayette County Emergency Response, Haywood County Fire Department, Pilgrim Rest Community Center, and D-HCT Carver Alumni Association.