Griffith Announces $1,692,538 ARC Grant to Appalachian Sustainable Development

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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Appalachian Sustainable Development a $1,692,538 grant. The funding will serve businesses, organizations and others that contribute to Appalachia’s food and agriculture industries. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “This ARC grant for nearly $1.7 million helps Appalachian Sustainable…

Griffith Announces $1,319,443 ARC Grant to LENOWISCO Planning District Commission

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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded LENOWISCO Planning District Commission a $1,319,443 grant. The funding will support the development of new broadband networks in Central Appalachia. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “This ARC grant for more than $1.3 million helps LENOWISCO Planning District Commission potentially develop…

Griffith Announces $750,000 ARC Grant to Friends of Southwest Virginia

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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Friends of Southwest Virginia a $750,000 grant. The funding will support the evaluation of economic impacts of projects undertaken by Friends of Southwest Virginia. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “This ARC grant for $750,000 helps Friends of Southwest Virginia hire a team of consultants…

Griffith Statement on Letter to USDA

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Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09) and Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) and other Members of Congress sent a letter today requesting the United States Department of Agriculture swiftly approve disaster aid for farmers and others affected by Hurricane Helene. “Today, I co-signed a letter to the USDA led by Representative Cammack (FL-03) requesting a variety of swift disaster aid to…

Griffith Statement on Iran Ballistic Missile Attack

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In response to the Islamic Republic of Iran launching a ballistic missile attack against Israel, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “The Iranian ballistic missile attack against the state of Israel is evidence that the United States must reaffirm its support for the Israeli people and their rights to self-defense. Since October 7, 2023, Iran…

Griffith Announces $200,000 ARC Subgrant to Big Stone Gap Community College for Cybersecurity

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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Mountain Empire Community College (MECC) a $200,000 subgrant. The funding will support the development of cybersecurity education and training programs at MECC. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “As technology hubs grow in the United States, the cybersecurity field is playing an…

Griffith Announces $200,000 ARC Subgrant to Cedar Bluff Community College for Cybersecurity

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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Southwest Virginia Community College a $200,000 subgrant. The funding will support the development of cybersecurity education and training programs at the institution. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “As technology hubs grow in the United States, the cybersecurity field is playing an…

Griffith Announces $126,000 ARC Subgrant to Virginia Tech

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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Virginia Tech a $126,000 subgrant. The funding will support the Quantum Appalachia project, an effort to connect quantum computers and devices for information and resource distribution. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “As quantum computing emerges, Appalachia is fertile ground for the…

Griffith Announces $700,000 ARC Grant to Wise County

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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Wise County a $700,000 grant. The funding will support wastewater treatment system improvements at the Mountain Empire Community College’s (MECC) Center for Workforce and Innovation in Appalachia (CWIA). U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Mountain Empire Community College’s CWIA trains and…

Griffith Announces $700,000 ARC Grant to Big Stone Gap

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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Big Stone Gap a $700,000 grant. The funding will support infrastructure upgrades at Big Cherry Lake. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Big Cherry Lake reservoir reflects the true beauty and nature of Southwest Virginia.   “This ARC grant for $700,000 helps Big Stone Gap upgrade Big…

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