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 »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today awarded the William King Museum of Art, located in Abingdon, Virginia, $25,000 to purchase a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for better humidity and temperature control in the museum. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The William King Museum of Art is home to… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today awarded the Town of Independence a grant of $25,000, along with a loan of $13,200, to purchase new turnout gear (coats, pants, boots, etc.) for the Independence Volunteer Fire Department. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Rural communities often face difficulties in upgrading their public… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a grant of $1,355,053 to People Incorporated of Virginia, based in Abingdon, for Head Start projects. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“HHS’ award of $1.35 million to People Incorporated of Virginia will help continue to provide children in Abingdon and surrounding areas with access to… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program has awarded $604,318 to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). This grant will enable VDOT to develop a statewide plan to identify roads with the highest risk of large mammal (such as deer, bear, and elk) collisions in the state. A developed plan will include geographic models to better identify wildlife… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced today that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has awarded $37,000 in federal funds, through their Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Fund, to the Nature Conservancy. The organization will use this grant money to breed at least 40,000 mussels native to the Clinch River, in order to restore the mussels’ population in the… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced today that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has awarded $350,000 in federal funds to the Evergreen Soil and Water Conservation District, located in Smyth County, through NFWF’s Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Fund. The District will use this grant money to improve the soil health and water quality of the Holston River… Read more »
