The Town of Mineral and the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC) are working on an exciting new project, “Town of Mineral Business District Revitalization.” Over the next months, the Town and the TJPDC will be assembling information in preparation for a grant application to carry out this project. This website is designed to keep residents informed and involved. On this website you will find

• Information about this project
• A schedule of upcoming events
• Project resources, and
• The opportunity to comment on the project

Through community input and a series of Council retreats, the Mineral Town Council adopted this Vision Statement:

“Mineral is a friendly, caring community, enhanced by civic pride and Town beautification. Mineral has improved transportation for walkers, bicyclists, and motorists; a revitalized economy, and recognizes its historic heritage.”

This vision helps establish the framework for this project, with a focus on Town beautification, a revitalized economy, and recognition of the Town’s historic heritage.

To help achieve this vision, the Town applied for and received a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning Grant for Business District Revitalization. The Planning Grant activities position the Town to apply for a full CDBG Community Improvement Grant.

CDBG is federally-funded grant administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). DHCD provides funding for projects including housing, infrastructure, and economic development. Up to $700,000 - $1,000,000 is available for individual projects.

Mineral has experienced declines in population, commerce, and in the condition of its buildings. This project is designed to reverse this trend through economic development and improvements to commercial and residential buildings.

If you have ideas to share, please send us your comments using the form below.