COUNTY NEWS
Culpeper County VATI Grant Application Public Notice
"Delivery of Technology- Culpeper, Orange, and Madison (DOT COM)"
Culpeper, Orange, and Madison Counties are currently preparing a regional application to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development- Virginia Telecommunication Initiative Program (VATI) Grant.
The project known as “Delivery of Technology- Culpeper, Orange, and Madison (DOT COM)” will allow Culpeper, Madison, and Orange Counties to install a necessary fiber middle mile route along James Madison Highway extending 18 miles. The project will serve schools, vocational training facilities, businesses, healthcare facilities, state agencies, and homes. The project will also allow Orange County to utilize fiber recently installed to every Orange County School and public safety tower. An upgrade to the wireless infrastructure along the route will increase access to homeowners and home-based businesses in Culpeper County who are located in areas designated as unserved and underserved by the FCC.
VATI requires that a municipality partner with a private sector internet service provider in order to apply. Virginia Broadband, LLC, a Culpeper based wireless internet service provider, has agreed to partner in the application. They will use approximately $23,000 of the grant award to purchase and install a 99’ guyed pole and wireless broadband equipment to serve the identified FCC 477 “Unserved” and “Underserved” census tracts in Culpeper County. Reaching unserved homes is a critical component to a successful application.
Total project cost is estimated at $1,307,806.00. VATI will provide 80% of the total project cost with a 20% local match requirement.
Comments are invited and will be received on this project until close of business August 30, 2019. They can be submitted in person or by mail to Laura Loveday at 803 South Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701; by phone at (540) 727-3410 x 5 during usual business hours and by email to lloveday@culpepercounty.gov. All comments will be considered and submitted with the application.
Upcoming Changes To Firm (Floodplain Insurance Rate Map)
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has proposed new floodplain boundaries for Culpeper County. Click here to continue reading.
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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. View the flyer here.
Culpeper, Fauquier, and Rappahannock Counties have partnered with People Inc. and the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development to provide small business owners in the area access to an affordable source of assistance and financing. The program stimulates economic development and job creation in the Northern Piedmont region. Click to view the flyer.
Septic System Repair and Replacement Funding Available
The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District is offering financial assistance to all residents in the 5 county conservation district to remedy septic system malfunctions and perform preventative maintenance. This area includes all areas on the five county map. This program will reimburse participants up to $150 for a septic system pump-out and 50% of any required repair or replacement expenses, including full system replacement as necessary (See table below). Click to continue reading...