Funding
Programmatic and operational expenses are earned primarily through grants from federal, state and private sources (in FY 2000 this accounted for 91% of income). Also very important are the unrestricted revenues generated through public support (dues, donations and contributions), service income, interest and reimbursed expenses (approximately 9% in FY 2000). Currently, each county contributes $500 annually in dues.
The RC&D contracts for an annual independent audit and abides by all applicable OMB Circulars. Additionally, individual programs are audited and/or monitored by State officials from time to time.
Donations to the Clinch-Powell RC&D are tax deductible. Contributions from individuals and businesses are welcome. We invite you to support the RC&D.
RC&D Partners
RC&D Partners Building strong foundations in partnerships
Both the RC&D and the Enterprise Community are blessed with tremendous support from a wide variety of partners. A heartfelt thanks to the partners participating in RC&D and EC projects throughout the year, and to the countless terrific volunteers from across the region who are the heart and soul of our work. Many of our partners have websites that can be found under our community services page.
Appalachian Electric Cooperative
Appalachian Northeast Tennessee RC&D
Arthur Shawnee Utility District
CEDNET
City of Sneedville
Claiborne County Board of Education
Claiborne County Chamber of Commerce
Claiborne County Government
Claiborne County Soil Conservation District
Claiborne County Utility District
Clean Tennessee
Clinch-Powell Educational Coopertive
Douglas Cherokee Neighborhood Center
East Tennessee Community Design Center
East Tennessee Development District
East Tennessee Foundation
East Tennessee Human Resources Agency
East Tennessee State University
Environmental Protection Agency
First Tennessee Development District
Grainger County Ambulance Service
Grainger County Board of Education
Grainger County Chamber of Commerce
Grainger County Government
Grainger County Historical Society
Grainger County Juvenile Court
Grainger County Soil Conservation District
Grainger County Solid Waste Board
Grassy Creek Wildlife Foundation
Greene's Tractor Supply
Hallsdale-Powell Utility District
Hancock County Board of Education
Hancock County Government
Hancock County Historical Society
Hancock County Rescue Squad and EMS
Hancock County Sheriff's Office
Hancock County Soil Conservation District
Hancock Manor Nursing Home
Hawkins County Government
Hawkins County Industrial Board
Hawkins County Soil Conservation District
Holston Electric Cooperative
J. Frank White Academy
Jubilee Project, Inc.
Lakeview Utility District
Lincoln Memorial University-Cumberland Mountain Research Center
Luttrell-Blaine-Corryton Utility District
Maynardville Utility Department
Mooresburg Utility District
National Association of RC&D Councils
The Nature Conservancy of Tennessee
North East Tennessee Tourism Council
Powell Valley Electric Cooperative
Recycling Marketing Cooperative for East Tennessee
Rogersville/ Hawkins County Chamber of Commerce
Rogersville Heritage Association
Rogersville Water Supply
Sneedville-Hancock County Partners
Sneedville Utility District
Southeast Recycling
State Solid Waste Education Taskforce
Striggersville Utility District
Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth
Tennessee Commission on National and Community Service
Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Resources
Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Tennessee Division of Forestry
Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Non Point Source Program
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), Recreation
Services Division.
Tennessee Department of Human Services
TDEC, Water Pollution Control
TDEC, Division of Solid Waste Assistance
Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
Tennessee Department of Transportation
Tennessee RC&D Council
Tennessee State Archives
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Town of Rutledge
Union County Board of Education
Union County Business and Professionals Club
Union County Government
Union County Soil Conservation Service
Union County Solid Waste Authority
US Department of Commerce
US Department of Health and Human Services
University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension
University of Tennessee County Technical Assistance Service
USDA, Forest Service
USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service
USDA, Rural Business & Cooperative Service
USDA, Rural Utility Services
Vardy Historical Society
29 regional banks
6 regional radio stations
“All programs and assistance of the RC&D Council are available without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact the USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).”