WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from a variety of federal departments and agencies to support health services, public safety, economic development, transportation, workforce development, logistics research, and environmental protection programs across West Virginia.

HHS FUNDING: Senator Capito, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), secured funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support expanded mental health resources in schools across the state.

“I am proud to deliver resources that support essential mental health services that can help students get the assistance they need on their educational journey,” Ranking Member Capito said. “As the Ranking Member of the Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee, I will continue working to secure support that helps West Virginians maximize their educational opportunities and reach their full potential.”

EPA FUNDING: Senator Capito, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), also announced funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WV DEP) and several local entities for clean drinking water, Brownfield cleanup, and economic development projects.

“As Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, I make it a priority to help strengthen economic development efforts in West Virginia and across the country,” Ranking Member Capito said. “These investments will make an impact through the revitalization of Brownfield sites, improvement of local water and wastewater systems, and planning for future businesses to locate and thrive in our state.”

DOT FUNDING: Senator Capito, a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, also announced funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to support the critical repairs in the infrastructure of the Appalachian and Ohio (A&O) Railroad and training for first responders in the event of a pipeline emergency.

“The A&O Railroad is critical to getting business done in West Virginia and I am happy to see resources on the way to help our state maintain this vital tool in our economic engine,” Senator Capito said. “I am also happy to deliver resources that will train professional first to keep West Virginians safe during emergencies.”

EDA FUNDING: Through her roles on the Senate EPW and Appropriations Committees, Senator Capito also secured funds from the U.S. Economic Development Agency (EDA) to support economic development programs in Weirton and Pineville, W.Va., as well as Randolph and Doddridge counties.

“Through collaboration with the EDA, the EPW Committee, where I serve as Ranking Member, we have been able to support projects that provide tangible benefits for local communities across West Virginia. Water and wastewater upgrades, as well as other infrastructure improvements, are critical to our state’s success, and I’m thrilled West Union, Pineville, Randolph County, and the Northern Panhandle are receiving these investments today,” Senator Capito said. 

DOJ FUNDING: Senator Capito also secured funding from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that aims to help protect victims of domestic abuse and stalking, treat youth opioid addiction, and to support the purchase of new equipment for local police departments and sheriffs’ offices across West Virginia.

“I am happy to have secured these resources from the DOJ to help victims of abuse receive protection, protect young West Virginians from the scourge of opioids, and ensure law enforcement officers across the state have the tools they need to continue keeping our people safe in their communities” Senator Capito said.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT FUNDING: Senator Capito also secured funding from the U.S. Department of the Treasury awarding grants to four West Virginia banks that have made investments and loans to distressed communities throughout the state.

“It’s great to see these four banks receiving grant awards after all the work they have done to grow struggling communities in our state,” Senator Capito said. “West Virginia is open for business and continues to grow due to the investments they have made.”

DOL FUNDING: Senator Capito also secured resources from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to West Virginia University (WVU) and Marshall University for workforce safety training programs.

“This funding I helped secure from the DOL for WVU and Marshall will help educate the next generation of safety workers to make sure when people go to work, they know it’s safe. I’m proud to use my role in the U.S. Senate to deliver this support,” Senator Capito said. 

USDA FUNDING: Senator Capito also announced funding for from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to support a research project aiming to digitally connect farmers to consumers in an online marketplace.

“I am excited to see what the resources I secured from NIFA can do to help better connect our West Virginia farmers to customers online,” Senator Capito said. “This project has the opportunity to increase efficiency, helping farmers boost their businesses and helping customers get their products quicker.”

Individual HHS awards listed below:

  • $350,000 in HRSA funding to the Williamson Health & Wellness Center, Inc. (Williamson, W.Va.) to support expanded access to mental health care in schools.
  • $250,000 in HRSA funding to the Camden-on-Gauley Medical Center, Inc. (Camden-on-Gauley, W.Va.) to support expanded access to mental health care in schools.
  • $250,000 in HRSA funding to Ranielle Medical Center (Ranielle, W.Va.) to support expanded access to mental health care in schools.

Individual EPA awards listed below:

  • $5,037,000 in EPA funding to the WV DEP (Charleston, W.Va.) for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
  • $500,000 in EPA funding to the City of Morgantown, W.Va. for Brownfield cleanup project.
  • $100,000 in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Region 4 (Fayette, Greenbrier, Nicholas, Pocahontas, and Webster Counties) funding for the Region 4 Panning and Development Council.
  • $25,000 in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to the West Virginia Chamber Foundation Corporation (Charleston, W.Va.).

Individual DOT awards listed below:

  • $19,442,500 to Appalachian and Ohio (A&O) Railroad, Inc. (Phillippi, W.Va.) to help upgrade A&O’s infrastructure to a state of good repair, allowing A&O to provide efficient, safe, and reliable freight service, which has a direct connection to CSX Transportation. Senator Capito wrote a letter of support for this project
  • $500,000 to the West Virginia Department of Emergency Management (WVEMD) (Dunbar, W.Va.) from DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMA) to help WVEMD carry out a comprehensive state-wide pipeline emergency response training curriculum, targeting predominantly rural areas and underserved communities; and support PERG training sessions for Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs), exercises and conferences, and relevant PERG grant monitoring visits.

Individual EDA award details listed below:

  • $3,100,000 in EDA funding to the Business Development Corporation (BDC) of the Northern Panhandle (Weirton, W.Va.) for infrastructure improvements to support expansion of the Beech Bottom Industrial Complex. The project, to be matched with $781,585 in local funds, is expected to create or retain 220 jobs and generate $18 million in private investment, according to grantee estimates.
  • $2,600,000 in EDA funding to the Doddridge County Public Service District, Inc. (West Union, W.Va.) for water infrastructure improvements to support local business expansion. The project, to be matched with $647,700 in local funds, is expected to create or retain nearly 60 jobs and generate $13 million in private investment, according to grantee estimates.
  • $1,500,000 in EDA funding to the Town of Pineville, W.Va. for sewer system upgrades and construction of a new water treatment plant.
  • $480,000 in EDA funding to the Randolph County Development Authority (Elkins, W.Va.) to expand the West Virginia Wood Technology Center’s (WVWTC) workforce development/job training program.  Once completed, the program will help support a coal mine closure that displaced 273 workers, which will create new opportunities and increase economic resiliency throughout the region.

Individual DOJ award details listed below:

  • $1,300,000 in DOJ funding to the Berkeley County Commission (Martinsburg, W.Va.) to support the Juvenile Opioid Treatment, Intervention, and Prevention Program (JOTIPP).
  • $1,293,542 in DOJ funding to the City of Martinsburg, W.Va. to support The Martinsburg Initiative (TMI) trauma Informed Prevention Services.
  • $1,000,000 in DOJ funding to Monongalia County (Morgantown, W.Va.) to support the improvement of the Monongalia County Quick Response Team through data driven approaches.
  • $494,268 in DOJ funding to WVU (Morgantown, W.Va.) for a forensic science research project aiming to help with DNA and RNA research especially important in solving sexual assault cases.
  • $312,708 in DOJ funding to GO33 justice and Community Services (Charleston, W.Va.) to support the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement grants program.
  • $108,034 in DOJ funding to the WV Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Inc. (Charleston, W.Va.) to support the DOJ’s The STOP (Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program that encourages partnerships between law enforcement, prosecution, courts, and victim services organizations to enhance victim safety and hold offenders accountable in cases of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
  • $81,127 in DOJ funding to the City of Charleston Police Department to upgrade digital tools, software, and officer training for evidence gathering.
  • $73,924 in DOJ funding to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office (Charleston, W.Va.) to purchase crime scene equipment for Road Patrol Officers and Detectives.
  • $68,424 in DOJ funding to the City of Wheeling Police Department for technology and equipment improvements for the evidence room.
  • $64,955 in DOJ funding to the City of Huntington Police Department for overtime pay and patrol tools.
  • $43,936 in DOJ funding to the City of Parkersburg Police Department to purchase equipment for the Parkersburg police Department and Wood County Sheriff’s Office.
  • $33,133 in DOJ funding to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (Winfield, W.Va.) for a patrol vehicle to respond to calls in the county’s most rural locations.
  • $30,251 in DOJ funding to the Nicholas County Commission (Summersville, W.Va.) to upgrade six body-worn cameras and to purchase an upgraded server for the Nicholas County Sheriff’s Department.
  • $23,376 in DOJ funding to the Logan County Commission (Logan, W.Va.) to upgrade the Logan County Sheriff’s Department Records Management System.
  • $22,065 in DOJ funding to the Raleigh County Commission (Beckley, W.Va.) for equipment purchases and upgrades.
  • $21,936 in DOJ funding to the City of Beckley Police Department to purchase Special Response Team (SRT) equipment.
  • $19,251 in DOJ funding to the City of Bluefield Police Department for technology and equipment improvements.

Individual Treasury Department awards listed below:

  • $451,025 to Calhoun County Bank, Inc. (Grantsville, W.Va.) to support loans and investments in economically distressed communities.
  • $451,025 to Pioneer Community Bank, Inc. (Iaeger, W.Va.) to support loans and investments in economically distressed communities.
  • $451,025 to Whitesville State Bank (Whitesville, W.Va.) to support loans and investments in economically distressed communities.
  • $264,755 to the Bank of Mingo (Williamson, W.Va.) to support loans and investments in economically distressed communities.
  • $9,000 to FNB Bank, Inc. (Romney, W.Va.) to support loans and investments in economically distressed communities.

Individual DOL awards listed below:

  • $160,000 to WVU (Morgantown, W.Va.) to support training and education to workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of safety and health hazards in their workplaces.
  • $160,000 to Marshall University (Huntington, W.Va.) to support training and education to workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of safety and health hazards in their workplaces.

Individual USDA award listed below:

  • $650,000 in NIFA funding to Universal Schedule and Booking, LLC. (Harper’s Ferry, W.Va.) to support research and development of a digital bridge between small to midsize farmers and consumers, while simultaneously collecting valuable, real-time data on the desires and expectations of consumers into an easy-to-use digital application to support farmers using the application and driving consumers to the marketplace.

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