Monday, March 7, 2016

Grants Opportunity

 

The Culpeper County Board of Supervisors offers a searchable grant website.  Charitable organizations as well as County agencies and departments are invited to use it free of charge. All users have quick access to search millions of federal, state and foundation grants categorized according to your profile. It is easy and fun to search for grants on any topic.

 

County supported agencies and non-profits are welcome to apply to use this resource.  For more information please call 540-727-3427 or email dhoffman@culpepercounty.gov.

 


 

 

 

Governor McAuliffe Announces 58 New Jobs in Culpeper County

 

~ EURO-COMPOSITES® Group to invest $10.5 million to expand its U.S. operation~

 

RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that EURO-COMPOSITES® Group will invest $10.5 million to expand its U.S. operation in Culpeper County. The company manufactures advanced honeycomb composite materials used in aviation, space, industrial, and defense technology applications, and will expand the facility by 51,000 square feet and add new equipment to increase production of composite-based parts associated with the aerospace industry. Virginia successfully competed against Echternach, Luxembourg for the project, which will create 58 new jobs.  Read more.

 


   

Governor McAuliffe Announces $500,000 in Telecommunication Planning Grants

~ Funding will help develop community telecommunication plans ~ 

 

October 30, 2015 – Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced $500,000 in grants through the Virginia Telecommunication Planning Initiative (VATPI) for Albemarle, Augusta, Culpeper, New Kent, Bland and Pulaski counties and the town of Altavista. Two joint grants were... Read More

 


 

Governor Terry McAuliffe Announces New Production Greenhouse Facility, Jobs in Culpeper County

~ BrightFarms, Recently Cited as One of World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, to Invest $7.35 Million, Create 24 Jobs ~

 

October 13, 2015 – Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that WDC Greenhouse, LLC (dba BrightFarms) will locate its newest greenhouse production facility in Culpeper County.  Read More

 


 

Tourism Revenue Reached in Culpeper in 2014

 

September 14, 2015 - All Virginia regions saw increased tourism revenue while Virginia topped $22 billion.  Click here to view release.

 


 

2015 Comprehensive Plan

 

On September 1st, the Board of Supervisors adopted the Final 2015 Comprehensive Plan.  Or you can download the document in its entirety.

 


 

Citizen Committees appointed by the Board of Supervisors


The Board of Supervisors has citizen advisory committees as follows:

 

All interested citizens of Culpeper are invited to apply at any time. For additional information please contact dhoffman@culpepercounty.gov.


 

Office of Governor Terry McAuliffe

 

Governor Terry McAuliffe attended an event in Culpeper County on July 28, 2015.  Speaking to a crowd of approximately 75 local and state attendees, he announced that Continental, a manufacturing business located off Lover’s Lane, intends to invest approximately $49 million to expand its local operation. To read more about the Governor’s visit and Continental’s expansion click here