FY2027 Agency Funding Requests

Requested funding support for Blacksburg Master Chorale scholarships for adults and children.

Requested continued funding for the Imagination Library program providing free books to young children.

Requested $50,000 in continued funding for the ACCE program providing tuition support at New River Community College.

Requested ongoing support for the New River Land Trust's conservation and trail development efforts.

Requested funding support for the all-volunteer Blacksburg Community Band and its music programs.

Requested funding for Wonder Universe children's museum to expand educational programming and accessibility.

Requested financial assistance for the Blacksburg Refugee Partnership to cover resettlement and potential legal expenses.

Highlighted farmers market growth and requested funding support for operating expenses and SNAP matching programs.

Requested funding support for Literacy NRV to provide free adult tutoring and education programs.

Expressed appreciation for library funding and highlighted increased checkouts and program attendance.

Requested maintenance of effort funding with a 5% increase for the NRV Agency on Aging to cover meal and transportation costs.

Requested support for preserving the historic 1905 St. Luke Odd Fellows Hall in Blacksburg.

Requested continued funding for the Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance and its RAMP tech startup accelerator.

Requested $20,000 for Live Work Eat Grow to support community garden maintenance and staff coordination.

Requested funding support for the Montgomery Museum of Art and History's exhibits and educational programs.

Requested continued funding for the Blacksburg Partnership to support retail recruitment, student onboarding, and passenger rail advocacy.

Requested funding support for professional orchestra performances and local music programming.