Grants will support efforts to create jobs, improve infrastructure, and provide workforce training in Virginia's Appalachian Region

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that he is recommending 16 projects for funding by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), totaling $7.3 million in grants. Virginia's Appalachian region encompasses 25 counties and eight independent cities. ARC will finalize approval of these project awards later this year. 
 

Investment will support community revitalization, industrial site development, childcare center and workforce development

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced $8,250,000 in four Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF) grants for the city of Staunton and the towns of Abingdon, Bluefield and Cape Charles grants to provide gap financing for construction projects aligned with local and regional economic development strategies. The four awarded projects will create over 125 jobs and leverage an additional $20 million in public and private investment.

Funding will support expansion of key industry sectors, improve industrial sites and cultivate a skilled workforce

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today more than $2.9 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grant awards for eight projects aimed at fostering talent development, economic acceleration and regional industry growth. Projects will support skill-building initiatives, entrepreneurial endeavors and connecting talent with employment opportunities to enhance the vitality of targeted sectors in Virginia.

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) today announced $1,481,489,572 in funding to close the digital divide in Virginia.

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Focus includes broadband accessibility, affordability, and digital literacy

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announced today the launch of the statewide Digital Opportunity Survey to provide supplementary data to the development of the Virginia Digital Opportunity Plan. The goal of the survey is to understand where respondents are regarding their current levels of broadband accessibility, the affordability of broadband services and their level of comfort navigating the internet and digital devices.

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced more than $59.5 million in grants through the Virginia Telecommunications Initiative (VATI) for 14 projects serving 20 localities throughout Virginia. The VATI program provides targeted funding to extend service to areas that are presently underserved by any broadband provider.   

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced $1.5 million in Port Host Communities Revitalization Fund awards for the cities of Newport News, Norfolk and Portsmouth in advance of his international trade mission to Taiwan, Japan and South Korea where he will discuss Virginia's expansive and growing port capabilities with key industry leaders. The three grants will redevelop a world-class maritime operations and logistics center in Norfolk, a bulkhead replacement project in Portsmouth and the rehabilitation of a waterfront industrial property in Newport News.