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Roanoke Council approves multiple grants for homeless services, small-business support and a mapping project
Summary
Council accepted several grant ordinances including funding for the Homeless Assistance Team (an intake coordinator, three outreach workers and supportive services), three awards to the regional Small Business Development Center, and a grant tied to Mill Mountain Veil Maps.
Roanoke City Council on April 21 approved a series of ordinances accepting grant funds intended to expand homeless outreach services, support small businesses and fund a local mapping project.
City Manager Val Marie Turner introduced the grants following presentations from two local organizations, Care Forward and Renovation Alliance. Council approved an ordinance accepting a grant for Mill Mountain Veil Maps and approved two ordinances that will fund the Homeless Assistance Team, covering salaries for an intake coordinator, three full-time outreach workers and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness. Council also accepted grant funds through three ordinances for the Greater Roanoke and New River Valley Small Business Development Center to support business assistance in the region.
Council did not provide detailed award amounts in the meeting summary; the ordinances were accepted as announced and no amendment or vote tally was provided in the presentation video summary. The approvals are intended to expand outreach capacity and business support services as the city continues its FY26 budget process.
Council materials and the full meeting video are available on the city's Facebook page and RVTV platforms for residents seeking ordinance text and funding amounts.
