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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded People Incorporated of Virginia, based in Abingdon, Virginia, a roughly $1.4 million grant for Head Start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This grant for more than $1.4 million helps People Incorporated of Virginia advance services that promote childhood education… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, based in Saltville, Virginia, a $750,000 grant as part of an opioid response program. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Substance use disorder disproportionately impacts Appalachia, where resources and opportunities for medical… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Wise County a $545,692 grant. The funding will support the Riverview sewer extension project and connect 22 households to the county wastewater system. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Residents in rural areas are sadly prone to lack of access to adequate wastewater systems.… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Lee County a $700,000 grant. The funding will support a waterline extension project for the Town of Stickleyville and connect 12 households to the municipal water system. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“People with poor access to safe and reliable drinking water are vulnerable to health… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women has awarded Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society a $550,000 grant. The funding will support providing legal assistance to victims of violence, among other victim services. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Many families often do not have the financial means to afford legal… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Tri-Area Community Health, based in Laurel Fork, Virginia, a $599,996 grant for behavioral health service expansion. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Tri-Area Community Health consists of dedicated healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive health care… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, based in Saltville, Virginia, a $600,000 grant for behavioral health service expansion. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems provides healthcare support and services for several localities… Read more »
