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ARC awards $5.1 million "Blue Ridge Rising" grant; about $2 million expected for Parkway communities
Summary
The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded a $5.1 million Blue Ridge Rising grant to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation; the Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Foundation said roughly $2 million will be available to Parkway communities for tourism infrastructure, trail and accessibility work.
The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded a $5.1 million "Blue Ridge Rising" grant to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, and the Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Foundation told its board that about $2 million of that award is expected to flow into Parkway communities in Virginia.
Executive Director Kim told the board the multi-state grant will support tourism infrastructure, trail development, wayfinding and internet access on and near the…
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