Manchin Announces $19.2 Million From Appalachian Regional Commission For 14 West Virginia Projects

Manchin Announces $19.2 Million From Appalachian Regional Commission For 14 West Virginia Projects

Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $19,243,249 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for 14 projects in West Virginia. The funding will support economic and workforce development, outdoor recreation, and historical restoration across the state.

"The Appalachian Regional Commission's continued commitment to revitalizing and strengthening Appalachia is good for West Virginia and the entire region. The more than $19 million announced today will bolster economic and workforce development, as well revitalize our outdoor recreation and historical landmarks," said Senator Manchin. "I look forward to seeing the positive impacts of these projects and, as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I remain dedicated to boosting economic growth across Appalachia."

Individuals awards listed below:

• $2,000,000 - West Virginia Health Right, Charleston
  • This funding will support the Helping Individuals Retain Employment Dignity (HIRED) Program.
• $1,990,600 - Fairmont State University, Fairmont
  • This funding will support the Building Connections to Grow Capacity: Breaking Down Regional Barriers in the STEM Workforce Pipeline project.
• $1,982,460 - West Virginia Department of Economic Development, Charleston
  • This funding will support the Childcare West Virginia: Building the Business That Supports Business project.
• $1,897,137 - Woodland Community Lenders, Elkins
  • This funding aims to achieve long-term economic success for the 12 gateway towns in eight counties surrounding the Monongahela National Forest by advancing the local outdoor economy through technical assistance in the key areas of connectivity, communication, capital, and capacity.
• $1,839,750 - Wheeling Convention & Visitors Bureau, Wheeling
  • This project will prepare and implement a visitor experience and engagement master plan for a newly built visitors center, complementing the city's broader tourism and downtown redevelopment strategies.
• $1,750,000 - International Association of Bridge Structure and Ornamental Ironworkers Local 549, Wheeling
  • This project will fund a 7,840-square-foot expansion of the apprenticeship training facility.
• $1,650,800 - Advantage Valley Inc, Charleston
  • This funding will support creating a more resilient and diversified regional economy by increasing the market potential and growth of the existing manufacturing and business services sectors.
• $1,385,205 - Coalfield Development Corporation, Huntington
  • This funding will support establishing a food system workforce development program based on three areas of need: training/readiness and employability, transportation services, and housing for individuals in recovery.
• $1,260,000 - Partner Community Capital, Charles Town
  • This funding will support expanding on PCAP's successful WV Women's Business Center.
• $1,232,256 - West Virginia University Research Corporation, Morgantown
  • This funding will support expanding West Virginia's outdoor economy through supporting and increasing capacity of local outdoor businesses, communities, and current and emerging non-profit organizations.
• $1,105,041 - Tamarack Foundation, Charleston
  • This project will build critical infrastructure to address gaps in access to services, resources, capital, markets, and consumers for arts to foster entrepreneurial activities in all 55 counties of the state.
• $1,050,000 - West Virginia University Research Corporation, Morgantown
  • This funding will support cybersecurity accessibility, implementation, and education through establishing a statewide hub for direct cybersecurity resources and support for businesses in West Virginia.
• $50,000 - Alpine Heritage Preservation, Thomas
  • This funding will support completing the design, development, and construction documents for the full restoration of the historic opera house.
• $50,000 - City of New Martinsville
  • This funding will support the Northern Panhandle Clean Energy Futures Workforce Needs Assessment project.