Virginia recently received .5 million in federal funding to help Virginians access affordable housing. The Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded the funding through four grant programs – the Community Development Block Grants program, the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grants program, and the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS grant program. The funds include [post_excerpt].7 million to Henrico County through the CDBG program, which provides annual grants on a formula basis to states and localities to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, as well as expanding economic opportunities. Also included...Article LinkSupport the show (http://henricocitizen.com/contribute)