The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Community Facilities Program has awarded a grant of $25,000 to the Lee County Public Service Authority. The grant money will be used for the purchase of crash cushions, roadway devices made of crushable material that absorb energy from colliding vehicles, to help minimize threats to life. Congressman Morgan Griffith submitted the… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has approved a lower interest loan of $345,000 to Giles County for the purchase of a sanitation vehicle. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“USDA Rural Development’s $345,000 lower interest loan to Giles County for the purchase of a new garbage truck will help the county continue to provide… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Community Facilities Program has awarded a grant of $36,900 to Calfee Community and Cultural Center. The grant money will be used to help purchase furniture and equipment for a new childcare facility in Pulaski, Virgina. Congressman Morgan Griffith submitted the following statement:
“I am pleased this grant for $36,900 will help… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Housing Preservation program has awarded $110,000 to the Appalachia Service Project. This grant will be used to assist with rehabilitation and repairs of 15 owner-occupied households in economically distressed areas of Lee, Wise, and Dickenson counties. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“I welcome… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $25,000 to the Wytheville-Wythe-Bland Chamber of Commerce through the ARC Ready Non-profits Capacity Building initiative.
“This $25,000 investment by the Appalachian Regional Commission will go a long ways towards helping the Wytheville-Wythe-Bland Chamber of Commerce grow… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today renewed his call on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reconsider amending the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Coke Ovens, as the proposed rule would critically harm steel production, reduce domestic demand for metallurgical coal, and undermine thousands of good-paying jobs in this… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration has awarded $500,000 to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, through the Federal Railroad Administration’s fiscal year 2022 Corridor Identification and Development.
The funds awarded today will be used to support the “development of a… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration has awarded $500,000 to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, through the Federal Railroad Administration’s fiscal year 2022 Corridor Identification and Development.
The funds awarded today will be used to support the “development of a… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that the Department of Transportation has awarded the Town of Christiansburg $120,000 to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. Actions plans are aimed at reducing and eliminating serious injury and fatal crashes in a given community.
“In the United States, road crashes are a leading cause of death for people of all ages,”… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today awarded Craig County $25,000 that will be combined with $30,050 from the county to purchase an updated law enforcement vehicle. The current vehicle is over 15 years old. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Rural communities often face difficulties in upgrading their equipment used for public… Read more »
