State Rep. Rusty Grills, R-Newbern, today announced the Dyer County Office on Aging will receive a $45,000 state grant to expand programming, upgrade facilities and support routine operating expenses for older adults in the community. The Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging (DDA) administers the funding as part of a $5 million initiative supporting 125 […]
State Rep. Rusty Grills, R-Newbern, today announced the Dyer County Office on Aging will receive a $45,000 state grant to expand programming, upgrade facilities and support routine operating expenses for older adults in the community.
The Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging (DDA) administers the funding as part of a $5 million initiative supporting 125 senior centers statewide. The grants were approved in the 2025-26 state budget, which also includes $42.5 million to strengthen emergency and community services for Tennessee’s aging population.
“Our senior centers are more than just gathering places. They are lifelines for older adults who depend on them for friendship, activity and support,” Grills said. “This funding will help strengthen those services and improve the quality of life for our seniors in Dyer County.”
Senior centers receive between $10,000 and $50,000 through the DDA’s competitive grant program. Funds may be used for building improvements, equipment, marketing, programming, activities and other operational costs, excluding staff salaries.
For information, visit the DDA website.