Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin delivers the State of the Union address before a joint session of the Virginia General Assembly at the Capitol on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 in Richmond, Virginia (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
NORFOLK, Va. (WABY) – The City of Norfolk is one of 10 communities awarded grants to support tourism programs, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Friday.
The grant is intended to support outdoor recreation. Each region on the list was awarded up to $20,000 through the Virginia Tourism Authority’s DRIVE Outdoor grant program. This funding can be used for projects such as purchasing new outdoor recreation equipment, improving access to outdoor recreation, events, research, and more.
The communities receiving funding are:
Norfolk Allegany Plateau City of Danville Northern Neck Richmond Region Tourism Smith County Town of Cape Town of Charles Town of Culpeper Town of Damascus Town of Kilmarnock
“Growing the outdoor economy fosters job creation and presents endless opportunities for outdoor-focused partnerships,” Youngkin said. “Projects generated from this program will further position Virginia as a top state for outdoor recreation on the East Coast and a natural fit for outdoor businesses.”
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