Press Releases

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a grant of $2,477,510 to People Incorporated of Virginia, based in Abingdon, for Head Start and Early Head Start. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “HHS’ award of almost $2.5 million to People Incorporated of Virginia will continue to provide children in our region with access to Head… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a grant of $250,000 to the Town of Hillsville for the completion of the fifth phase of its farmers market. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “USDA Rural Development’s $250,000 grant to Hillsville for its farmers market will support this valuable asset, which allows farmers to sell and… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a grant of $200,000 to Grayson County for the purchase of two sanitation vehicles. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “USDA Rural Development’s $200,000 grant to Grayson County to buy garbage trucks will help the county provide sanitation services to its residents.” ### Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a grant of $93,700 to the Town of Coeburn for the purchase of a backhoe. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “USDA Rural Development’s $93,700 grant to the Town of Coeburn to buy a new backhoe will assist the town’s public works department and reduce maintenance and repair costs.” ### Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a grant of $50,000 to the Alleghany Highlands YMCA for the purchase of two vans. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “USDA Rural Development’s $50,000 grant to the Alleghany Highlands YMCA to buy two vans will support the organization as it delivers services in the community.” ### Read more »

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement on the announcement by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regarding Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the Roanoke River: “I will continue to monitor work as a result of elevated PFAS levels in the Roanoke River. I appreciate that DEQ is acting to remedy the situation and look forward to… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a grant of $500,000 to the Health Wagon for dental services. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Access to dental services is out of reach for too many in Southwest Virginia. ARC’s award of $500,000 to the Health Wagon promises to expand dental care and improve health in our region.” Further… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a grant of $1,500,000 to the New River Valley Regional Commission for the New River Water Trail Expansion Project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “The New River is a great natural asset, and many people access it by this water trail. ARC’s award of $1.5 million to expand the New River Water Trail… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a grant of $1,500,000 to Appalachian Sustainable Development for the Food Sector Workforce Expansion in Central Appalachia project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Workforce development in the food sector can help connect people to jobs and food to people. ARC’s award of $1.5 million to expand the… Read more »

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a grant of $665,000 to Henry County for the Dick & Willie (D&W) Trail Completion project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Completing the D&W Trail will add to its appeal for visitors. ARC’s award of $665,000 to Henry County will increase the recreational and economic benefits of the… Read more »