The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a grant of $1,266,794 to Solutions That Empower People (STEP), Inc in Rocky Mount, Virginia for Head Start projects. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“I had the privilege of visiting STEP’s Rocky Mount facility back in August. This $1,266,794 grant from the Department of Health and Human… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement announcing the names of his nominees to the United States Service Academies:
“Each year I have the honor to nominate a limited number of young men and women to United States Service Academies. These outstanding students deserve our thanks for their willingness to serve our country. I am proud to nominate them and wish them… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded Virginia Tech $238,500 in Food and Ag Sciences National Needs Graduate and Post-grad Fellowship Grants. Virginia Tech plans to use the grant money to steer three graduate students towards the completion of their doctoral degree and… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that Jack Lingle of Blacksburg High School won the Congressional App Competition in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District. His app is entitled Heart Help.
Mattox Jalbert of Benjamin Franklin Middle School earned second place with Hall Buddy, and Milo Tao-Lin of Blacksburg High School earned third place with Matharena.
“Congratulations to… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,808,913 to Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc., headquartered in Saltville, Virginia. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Community health centers provide critical care to many in Southwest Virginia. This $1,808,913 grant awarded by HHS to Southwest Virginia Community… Read more »
Field Hearing on the Biden Administration’s Effects on Santa’s Toy Delivery
Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced a field hearing on how the Biden Administration’s green agenda has affected Santa and Rudolph’s delivery of toys on December 22, 2023. The hearing will include a… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Community Facilities Program has awarded a grant of $25,000 to the Lee County Public Service Authority. The grant money will be used for the purchase of crash cushions, roadway devices made of crushable material that absorb energy from colliding vehicles, to help minimize threats to life. Congressman Morgan Griffith submitted the… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has approved a lower interest loan of $345,000 to Giles County for the purchase of a sanitation vehicle. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“USDA Rural Development’s $345,000 lower interest loan to Giles County for the purchase of a new garbage truck will help the county continue to provide… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Community Facilities Program has awarded a grant of $36,900 to Calfee Community and Cultural Center. The grant money will be used to help purchase furniture and equipment for a new childcare facility in Pulaski, Virgina. Congressman Morgan Griffith submitted the following statement:
“I am pleased this grant for $36,900 will help… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Housing Preservation program has awarded $110,000 to the Appalachia Service Project. This grant will be used to assist with rehabilitation and repairs of 15 owner-occupied households in economically distressed areas of Lee, Wise, and Dickenson counties. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“I welcome… Read more »
