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County approves $6,000 VA250 grant match and up to $4,000 contingency for Botetourt Preservation events
Summary
The board approved a $6,000 county appropriation to match a VA250 reimbursement grant for a three-event series in 2026 and separately authorized up to $4,000 in contingency funds subject to county-administrator review.
The Botetourt Preservation Partnership asked the board to fund a VA250 reimbursement grant for a three-event series in spring and early summer 2026. Staff described programming that would include historical exhibits, reenactors, family-focused activities and partnerships with local wineries and a brewery.
Request and vote: the county was asked to appropriate $6,000 as the matching contribution for the $6,000 reimbursement grant; the applicant also requested an additional $4,000 contingency to cover unanticipated overages. The board approved the $6,000 appropriation and separately approved a motion authorizing up to $4,000 in contingency funds contingent on county-administrator approval to ensure appropriate procurement and expense documentation.
Next steps: staff said the grant reimburses up to half of eligible expenses; the county will disburse the match and the preservation partnership will proceed with event planning and procurement processes subject to county oversight.
