Governor Spanberger Announces $23 Million in Grants for Community Development Across the Commonwealth

RICHMOND, VA— Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced $22.7 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) that will fund 17 community projects across Virginia. The awards will support local initiatives, including new housing, downtown revitalizations, and infrastructure upgrades. Together with $9.7 million in local leveraged investments, the funded projects will directly benefit Virginians in communities across the Commonwealth.

Administered by DHCD since 1982, Virginia’s CDBG program allocates federal funding to strengthen physical and economic environments in communities. This year’s awards leverage approximately $19 million in new funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development combined with funds carried over from the previous year.

“Community development block grants remain one of our most effective tools to encourage durable growth in every region of the Commonwealth,” said Governor Abigail Spanberger. “By investing more than $20 million directly into our cities and counties, we are expanding affordable housing options, supporting local priorities, and building sustainable infrastructure for Virginians.”

“CDBG funds allow us to target projects that lower costs for businesses and families, improve infrastructure, and grow the economy in every region of the Commonwealth,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Carrie Chenery. “By pairing state, federal, and nearly $10 million in local resources, we are able to further drive down housing costs, revitalize downtown business districts, and grow the good jobs that Virginians need to thrive.”

“Whether providing clean drinking water, safe sewage disposal, or preserving housing units, these investments will make a direct difference in the quality of life for thousands of Virginia families,” said DHCD Director Dr. Tamarah Holmes.

A full list of the 2026 CDBG awarded projects can be found below:

Locality/Organization

Project

Award Amount

Tazewell County

Tazewell County Leachate Tank

$2,000,000.00

Amherst County

South Madison Heights Infrastructure Project 2026

$1,999,843.00

Wise County

Riverview Waterline Replacement Project - Phase I

$1,915,714.00

Floyd County

Infrastructure with Housing Production 2026

$1,798,487.00

Henry County

Old Bassett Heights Road Rehabilitation

$1,500,000.00

Westmoreland County

Jerusalem Church Road Housing Rehabilitation Project

$1,500,000.00

York County

York Terrace Northwest Housing Rehabilitation Project 2026

$1,500,000.00

Town of Blackstone

Taylors Bottom Improvement Project - Phase I

$1,406,130.00

Accomack County

Horntown Community Improvement Implementation Grant 2026

$1,250,000.00

City of Martinsville

Martinsville Early Learning Center

$1,250,000.00

Lee County

St. Charles – Bonny Blue WLR Project

$1,246,125.00

Town of Fincastle

Fincastle Historic District Revitalization 2026

$1,244,642.00

Town of Tazewell

North Tazewell Business District Façade Improvement Project

$976,530.67

Town of Lawrenceville

Park Street, Phase 2 Housing Project

$883,795.00

Town of Pennington Gap

N. Kentucky Street Housing Rehabilitation Project

$870,025.00

Town of Bridgewater

Fountainhead Subdivision Water & Sewer Infrastructure Project

$833,384.00

Town of Honaker

Honaker Downtown Revitalization

$564,183.00

TOTAL:

$22,738,858.67

About the Community Development Block Grant Program: The Virginia CDBG Program provides funding to local governments to address critical community development needs, including housing, infrastructure, and economic development. CDBG funds are made available to DHCD by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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