Griffith Announces $1,481,000 DOT Grant to Town of Bedford

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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded the Town of Bedford a $1,481,000 grant. The funding will support the potential development of a new intercity passenger rail stop in Bedford. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Bedford is a growing community with a lot of potential, located between the cities of Roanoke and…

Griffith Announces $10 Million USDA Loan to Support Broadband in Craig, Giles and Montgomery Counties

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded Pembroke Telephone Cooperative a $10 million loan. The funding will support the deployment of a fiber-to-the-premises network benefiting Craig, Giles and Montgomery Counties. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “Investments in broadband infrastructure prepare rural communities…

Griffith Announces $500,000 ARC Grant to Piedmont Regional Community Services Board

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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Piedmont Regional Community Services Board a $500,000 grant. The funding will support expanded access to recovery services and increase employment opportunities. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:   “This ARC grant for $500,000 helps Piedmont Regional Community Services Board improve greater…

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…

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