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Portsmouth seeks state port grant and launches visitor initiatives with American Cruise Lines
Summary
City staff briefed the commission on a proposed $200,000 Virginia Port Authority grant to match private and local funds for waterfront improvements tied to American Cruise Lines; the tourism manager outlined signage, a GPS walking‑tour app and themed outings to boost landside activity.
City staff told the Port Industrial Commission on March 24 that Portsmouth has submitted a funding request to the Virginia Port Authority’s Aid to Local Ports program to support landside visitor programming coordinated with American Cruise Lines.
Charlie described the grant application as a $200,000 request from the Virginia Port Authority to match $50,000 committed by American Cruise Lines, $25,000 from the city and $25,000 from the commission.…
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