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Griffith announces $25K grant for Mountains of Music Homecoming at the Crooked Road

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morgan griffithCongressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that the National Endowment for the Arts has awarded a grant of $25,000 to support the Mountains of Music Homecoming at the Crooked Road.

“Southwest Virginians are proud of our musical heritage. This NEA grant of $25,000 will support the Mountains of Music Homecoming at the Crooked Road, highlighting our rich music and culture,” said Griffith.

“The arts are at the heart of our communities, connecting people through shared experiences and artistic expression,” said Arts Endowment chairman Mary Anne Carter. “The National Endowment for the Arts is proud to support projects in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District.”

 
 




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