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$500,000 EPA Brownfields Grant Awarded
The CVPDC has received a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Region 3.
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CVPDC Receives Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grant
The CVPDC has received a $75,000 from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Planning and Technical Assistance Grant program.
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CVPDC to Develop Regional Resiliency Plan
The CVPDC received a $54,000 Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund award from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), matched by $6,000 local funds, to develop a Regional Resiliency Plan.
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CVPDC to Lead Regional Housing Needs Analysis
The CVPDC, in partnership with Lynchburg City and Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell counties, were awarded a $100,000 grant from Virginia Housing Development Authority (Virginia Housing), a leading Commonwealth agency advancing fair and safe housing, to execute a comprehensive data-driven housing study to identify housing needs, gaps, and present program and policy recommendations to encourage development of affordable and diverse housing options throughout the region.
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CVPDC Helps Fund New Affordable Housing Development in Lynchburg
CVPDC has funded a new housing project for Rush Homes, named Florida Terrace.
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CVPDC Welcomes Alec Brebner as New Executive Director
The Central Virginia Planning District Commission (CVPDC) welcomes Alec Brebner as the new executive director, effective June 1.
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Training Providers Launch New Commercial Driver's License Programs
CDL classes beginning March 28th at Central Virginia Community College!
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CVPDC and Area Localities to Evaluate Housing Needs
The CVPDC has received a $100,000 Community Improvement Grant from Virginia Housing!
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Deputy Finance Director Rosalie Hurley Majerus Retires After 21 Years of Service
Retirement of long-time employee Rosalie Hurley Majerus, Deputy Finance Director