The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new federal funding for U.S. communities through the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup grant program. The EPA awarded the City of Martinsville a $1 million Multipurpose grant to support brownfield inventories, planning, environmental assessments, community outreach and cleanup activities at a local brownfield site.
U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith continues to voice his support for the Brownfields Program, which delivers millions of dollars to Southwest Virginia communities to help with potential economic development projects.
Following the EPA grant notice, Griffith, R-Salem, said, “Redevelopment of brownfield sites in Virginia’s Ninth District are promising projects that account for economic growth potential.
“This EPA Brownfields Grant for $1 million helps Martinsville further explore opportunities that redevelop local brownfield sites,” he added.
