WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced several rural development grants to address various needs in multiple communities across the state, from helping purchase vehicles to securing microloans for small businesses. Funding is provided through by the U.S. Economic Development Agency (EDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
“It’s great to see this funding support central services with resources such as ambulances, police cars, and firefighting equipment,” Senator Capito said. “Additionally, the investments in Doddridge County and Wyoming County in particular are critical for sustaining industry and small business in rural areas. Grants like these support local business owners and lift up communities, ensuring our rural areas don’t fall behind."
“I am glad to see the USDA and EDA investing in our state through a multitude of rural development projects that will benefit West Virginians across the state. These projects ensure that rural communities, senior citizens and first responders receive the services and equipment they need and deserve to live quality lives and take care of one another. I look forward to continuing to advocate for more rural development funding as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee,” Senator Manchin said.
Individual awards are listed below:
Doddridge County Public Service District — $962,000
Wyoming County EDA — $50,000
Big Otter VFD — $25,500
City of Montgomery — $50,000
City of Romney — $33,700
Town of Moorefield — $70,600
Spelter VFD — $22,700
McDowell County Commission — $34,900
City of Bluefield — $46,200
Town of Paw Paw — $22,500
Town of Gauley Bridge — $33,700
City of Romney — $27,400
Hardy County Commission — $700
Webster County Memorial Hospital — $31,700
Hardy County Commission — $22,600
Hardy County Commission — $50,000
Hardy County Commission — $50,000
Town of Moorefield — $27,400
McDowell County Commission on Aging, Inc. — $37,500
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