The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $315,000 to Lee County for the Blackwater Phase II Water Project extending waterlines to underserved parts of the county. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Reliable water infrastructure is important for a community’s quality of life. ARC’s award of $315,000 to Lee County for the Blackwater Phase II… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $420,000 to Henry County for the Historic Fieldale Recreation Center Renovation project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Renovating the Fieldale Recreation Center is a key project for Henry County’s economic development. ARC’s award of $420,000 to this project will significantly advance it and move… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $41,075 to FIRST Chesapeake Robotics to support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in Southwest Virginia. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Quality STEM education will serve students for a lifetime and draw attention to our region from innovative businesses and employers.… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it has awarded Mount Rogers Community Center for Mental Health Services a mental health and substance abuse service grant totaling $5,000,000. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“I am very pleased that the Department of Health and Human Services decided to allocate resources to… Read more »
The United States Department of Education (DoEd) today announced three schools in the Ninth District as 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Those recognized are Elydale Middle School, Greendale Elementary School, and Meadows Of Dan Elementary School. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“I am pleased to see Elydale Middle School, Greendale Elementary School,… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded more than $2.5 million in Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) grants for Southwest Virginia organizations. The award amounts, organizations, and purposes for the awards are:
$1,500,000 to Appalachian Community Capital for a capital… Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $50,000 to the Montgomery Museum of Art and History, in Christiansburg, Virginia. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“ARC’s award of $50,000 to the Montgomery Museum of Art and History will be used to plan the museum’s expansion and upgrades. I am pleased to see this money help the museum achieve their goal… Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement in response to today’s explosions in Kabul:
“Praying for our troops who are risking their lives in Afghanistan to safely evacuate Americans and our Afghan allies. My heart goes out to the families of our brave service members who have lost their lives or have been wounded in today’s attack.”
### Read more »
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement after the Federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a grant of $419,588 to Scott County Public Schools for the Early Head Start Program:
“These funds will help provide desired early development and educational services to the children of Scott County.”
### Read more »
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $500,000 to the town of Pulaski for the adaptive reuse of the historic Calfee Training School. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“This grant of $500,000 will help support the reconstruction and repurposing of the historic Calfee Training School. The completion of this project will provide space for a… Read more »