The Program objective:

Promote economic growth and development in tobacco-dependent communities in an equitable manner throughout the Southside and Southwest regions of the Commonwealth in order to assist such communities in reducing their dependency on tobacco and tobacco-related business.

We encourage all potential applicants to review the Commission's Strategic Plan for guidance on our targeted strategic priorities, and to use our pre-application as a tool for feedback from Commission staff prior to submitting a full application.

• Southside - FY09 2nd Round April 23, 2009
• Southside - FY09 1st Round October 30, 2008
• Southside - FY08 1st Round July 26, 2007
• Southside - FY08 2nd Round January 8, 2008
• Southside - FY08 3rd Round April 29, 2008

• Southwest Economic Development Awards - January 13, 2009
• Southwest Economic Development Awards - July 31, 2008
• Southwest Economic Development Awards - April 29, 2008

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