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Governor Northam Announces $20.1 Million to Strengthen Broadband Infrastructure in 17 Localities

03.18.2021

Virginia Telecommunications Initiative grants awarded to 11 projects, connecting over 13,400 homes, businesses, and community institutions

RICHMOND--Governor Ralph Northam today announced the award of $20.1 million in Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) grants to improve broadband infrastructure in 17 localities. The funding will support 11 projects, connecting more than 13,400 households, businesses, and anchor institutions to high-speed internet, and leveraging $18.8 million in private and local investments.

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Governor Northam Announces Over $24 Million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing Loans

03.01.2021

Funding will support new construction and rehabilitation of 1,635 affordable and permanent supportive housing units

RICHMOND--Governor Ralph Northam today announced more than $24 million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing loans for 28 projects across the Commonwealth, creating or preserving 1,635 affordable housing units for low-income Virginians. The funding will help increase access to affordable housing, reduce homelessness, and provide permanent supportive housing options for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Governor Northam Announces $524 Million in New Funding for Virginia Rent Relief Program

02.16.2021

Federal stimulus funds available to help landlords and tenants impacted by COVID-19 pandemic

ARLINGTON--Governor Ralph Northam today announced $524 million in new federal funding to help keep Virginia families in their homes amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Virginia Rent Relief Program (RRP) is funded through the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program included in the recent federal stimulus package and will assist households and landlords with rent payments to avoid eviction.

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Governor Northam Announces Grants to Improve Menchville Marina in Newport News, Redevelop Willis Building in Norfolk and Lovett Point in Portsmouth

02.09.2021

$1 million in funding will help stimulate economic growth and revitalize structures in port host communities

RICHMOND--Governor Ralph Northam today announced $1 million in grants from the Port Host Communities Revitalization Fund (PHCRF) will help Virginia's oyster industry by making upgrades to the Menchville Marina in Newport News, revitalize the vacant and obsolete 57,792-square-foot Willis Building in Norfolk, and stimulate the local economy by redeveloping the derelict and abandoned 51-acre Lovett Point property in Portsmouth for industrial use.

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Governor Northam Announces More Than $29.6 Million to Expand Broadband Access

01.26.2021

Five projects across 11 localities awarded Virginia Telecommunications Initiative grants to help connect over 11,700 homes, businesses, and community institutions

RICHMOND--Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Virginians living and working in 11 localities will gain access high-speed internet thanks to more than $29.6 million in grants awarded through the Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI).

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DHCD Announces Six Enterprise Zones Renewals

12.29.2020

Partnership between state and local government aims to stimulate economic growth and revitalization

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development today announced the five-year renewal of six Virginia Enterprise Zone (VEZ) designations in the counties of Alleghany, Henry, Lunenburg, and Pittsylvania, and the cities of Covington, Danville, and Martinsville, and the towns of Clifton Forge, Kenbridge, and Victoria. 

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Governor Northam Announces Community Business Launch Awards for Blackstone and Buena Vista

12.23.2020

Grants totaling $90,000 will support entrepreneurial training and small business development programs

RICHMOND--Governor Ralph Northam today announced $90,000 in Community Business Launch (CBL) grants for the town of Blackstone and the city of Buena Vista. CBL provides funding to conduct business plan competitions and offer training to entrepreneurs that aligns with local and regional economic development strategies, primarily in Virginia's downtown commercial districts. 

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