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Portsmouth council adopts multiple small grants for social services, police and housing programs
Summary
By unanimous votes, Portsmouth City Council accepted and appropriated four grants and a local match transfer for FY 2026, funding family preservation services, police equipment, HOME program income and medication handling for fire/rescue.
Portsmouth City Council unanimously approved ordinances Wednesday accepting and appropriating several FY 2026 grant awards for city programs, the clerk read.
The council voted 7-0 to accept $9,248 from the Virginia Department of Social Services for the Family Preservation and Support program and appropriate the funds in the FY 2026 Social Services Fund.
Council members also approved a three-part ordinance accepting a Byrne/JAG (Justice Assistance Grant) award of $30,663 from the…
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