Tag: community_development_block_grant

Spanberger Announces $22.7 Million in Community Development Block Grants for 17 Virginia Projects

6 Oct 2026 9:06 a.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Virginia awards $22.7 million in federal Community Development Block Grants to 17 projects, funding housing rehabilitation, downtown revitalization and water and sewer infrastructure across the Commonwealth.

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Mayor Bass Launches Vacant to Vibrant Program to Fill Empty Downtown LA Storefronts

2 Oct 2026 5:09 p.m. · Source: LA Mayors Office

Los Angeles launches its first Vacant to Vibrant program with $500,000 in federal grant funding, turning empty Downtown storefronts into small businesses as part of a broader DTLA revitalization plan.

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Governor Spanberger Allocates $7.3 Million for Southwest Virginia Tropical Storm Helene Recovery

14 Jul 2026 11:18 a.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Governor Spanberger announced $7.3 million in disaster relief grants for Southwest Virginia, aiding Giles and Washington counties and the Town of Fries. The funds support long-term recovery from Tropical Storm Helene, focusing on home repairs and infrastructure resilience.

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Sanders, AEDC Announce $12.52 Million in Funding for Arkansas Communities

13 Jul 2026 11:57 a.m. · Source: Arkansas Governor

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission have announced over $12.52 million in grants for 88 Arkansas communities, supporting vital infrastructure, public facilities, and quality of life improvements across the state.

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Governor Lamont Announces $10.7 Million for Housing Modernization in Five CT Towns

22 Jun 2026 1:08 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Governor Ned Lamont and Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno announced $10.7 million in CDBG grants for housing modernization and rehabilitation in Coventry, Guilford, Ledyard, Mansfield, and Thomaston, benefiting low and moderate-income residents.

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Governor Newsom Urges FEMA to Extend Wildfire Aid, Criticizes Trump Over Stalled Funding

8 May 2026 11:33 a.m. · Source: California Governors Office

Governor Newsom seeks a 12-month FEMA aid extension for LA wildfire survivors, citing ongoing recovery challenges and stalled federal funding. He also criticized President Trump for delaying long-term disaster relief, urging immediate action for affected communities.

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