Washington, Sept. 24 -- Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following press release:

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Wytheville Community College, based in Wytheville, Virginia, a $1,233,412 grant. The funding comes through the Department's Strengthening Institutions Program to help higher education institutions serve low-income students. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

"Community colleges provide essential educational opportunities for Ninth District communities.

"This grant for more than $1.2 million helps Wytheville Community College serve the educational needs of its students."

BACKGROUND

According to its website (https://www.ed.gov/grants-and...