HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) — Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced Thursday, February 25, that $95,560,265 in federal funding would be allocated to help Virginians access safe and affordable housing across the commonwealth.
The cities of Harrisonburg, Staunton and Waynesboro will all receive a portion of the funding, according to a press release from the Democratic senators.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded the funding through four grant programs - the Community Development Block Grants Program, the Emergency Solutions Grants Program, the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant Program.
The Community Development Block Grants Program will be allocating $532,571 to Harrisonburg, $339,361 to Staunton, and $190,037 to Waynesboro.
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