Three Rivers Health District Awarded $5,000 to Support Emergency Preparedness with Mattaponi Indian Tribe & Reservation
October 7, 2026
Media Contact: Brenden Rivenbark, Brenden.rivenbark@vdh.virginia.gov
Three Rivers Health District Awarded $5,000 to Support Emergency Preparedness with Mattaponi Indian Tribe & Reservation
SALUDA, VA. – The Three Rivers Health District proudly accepts a Community Health Impact Micro-Grant in the amount of $5,000 from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). One of 22 local health districts in Virginia to receive the grant, the Three Rivers Health District will use the funding for Emergency Preparedness with the Mattaponi Indian Tribe & Reservation.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Mattaponi Indian Tribe and Reservation to enhance community readiness for emergencies ranging from cardiac emergencies to hurricanes,” says Brenden Rivenbark, Three Rivers Health District Director.
Leveraging these funds, the Three Rivers Health District will provide storm readiness kits and in-depth training on how to prepare for severe weather in addition to trainings on CPR, Stroke-Smart, among other public health priorities.
The grant, which is part of the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) program, is designed to support health departments across the United States with funding for programs specific to their individual community’s needs.
The PHIG grant is part of a larger award of $60,000 that VDH received to distribute to local health districts. Each health district that received the grant submitted a proposal that included an outline of its plan for the funding and the perceived impact of the funding on the community. The PHIG program requires awardees focus on the following areas.
- Training
- Educational activities
- Outreach
- Staff support
A team of VDH staff reviewed a total of 28 applications. Evaluators used the following measures to screen applicants’ proposals.
- Community Need & Potential Impact
- Reach & Target Population
- Community Partnership Strength
- Program Alignment & Eligibility
- Added Value of Funding
- Evaluation & Metrics Plan
- Feasibility & Readiness
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention oversees the PHIG program. The grants have supported health departments from around the country since 2022.
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