Capito Secures Funding for West Virginia Initiatives and Projects

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced grants from various federal agencies and organizations to deliver funds for projects she championed, including healthcare, research, environmental cleanup, infrastructure, public safety, rural development, education, and economic development projects. 

More information on each project can be found below:

HHS FUNDING: Senator Capito, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), announced grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for a variety of health service and research projects in West Virginia.

• $1,419,786 in HHS research grant funding to the West Virginia State Department of Health (Charleston, W.Va.) for its Hospital Preparedness Program.
• $1,405,193 in HHS research grant funding to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (Charleston, W.Va.) for maternal and child health services.
• $547,037 in HHS research grant funding to Braxton County School District (Sutton, W.Va.) for Head Start Funding.
• $449,241 in HHS research grant funding to West Virginia University (WVU) (Morgantown, W.Va.) for biological research related to deafness and communicative disorders.

EPA FUNDING: Senator Capito, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, announced funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for projects in West Virginia.

• $22,985,000 in EPA funding to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protections (WVDEP) (Charleston, W.Va.) to provide low interest rate financing to eligible public water systems for the costs associated with the planning, design, and construction of eligible drinking water improvement projects.
• $4,661,000 in EPA funding to the WVDEP (Charleston, W.Va.) to provide low interest rate financing to eligible public water systems for the costs associated with the planning, design, and construction of eligible drinking water improvement projects.
• $423,913 in EPA grant funding to the WVDEP (Charleston, W.Va.) to support ongoing projects supporting the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
• $362,950 in EPA funding to the West Virginia State Department of Health (Charleston, W.Va.) for its support of Radon program.
• $350,000 in EPA pollution prevention (P2) grant funding to West Virginia University (Morgantown, W.Va.) for developing educational materials and training to local businesses on reduction of toxic chemical use and pollution prevention best practices. WVU plans to address toxic chemicals such as ammonia, formaldehyde, toluene, and methylene chloride by conducting on-site technical assistance and providing recommendations. The program will focus on Safer Choice-certified products as safer alternatives to toxic chemicals.
• $126,174 in EPA grant funding to the West Virginia State Department of Health (Charleston, W.Va.) to support ongoing environmental management efforts to improve air quality and reduce localized pollution and health impacts, clean up and restore land for productive uses and healthy communities, and detect violations and promote compliance.

ARC FUNDING: As Ranking Member of the EPW Committee, Senator Capito announced funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for a new education initiative affecting Appalachia, including West Virginia.

• $7,030,989 in ARC funding to the Mountain State Educational Services Cooperative (Dunbar, W.Va.) to implement a new, innovative teaching model into select middle schools that will introduce simulated workplace environments, engage students in real-world problem solving, and offer career-oriented education and experiences for students to explore.

DOT FUNDING: Senator Capito, a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee, also secured funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for West Virginia projects.

• $985,320 in DOT funding to the West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways (Purgitsville, W.Va.) to employ Orthotropic Steel Deck (OSD) technology for the Purgitsville Bridge replacement, which offers an efficient and cost-effective solution that can avoid further deterioration and safety implications. OSD technology provides a modular, prefabricated design solution with a high potential for the rapid replacement or rehabilitation of bridges with extended service lives.
• $552,000 in DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All grant funding to the City of Martinsburg, W.Va. for Martinsburg Transportation Network Safety.
• $277,766 in DOT grant funding to Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. (Follansbee, W.Va.) to develop a Master Plan for the Port of West Virginia to align with DOT strategies and meet market demand.
• $240,000 in DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All grant funding to the Belomar Regional Council (Wheeling, W.Va.) for the Belomar Regional Safety Action Plan.
• $200,000 in DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All grant funding to the Town of Star City, W.Va. for the Star City Safe Streets Initiative.

DOJ FUNDING: Senator Capito, a member of the Senate Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Subcommittee, also announced grants from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for public safety and crime prevention measures.

• $7,000,000 in DOJ Justice Assistance Grant funding to GO33 Justice and Community Services (Charleston, W.Va.) for an effort to reduce overdose deaths each year and to increase the number of individuals referred to, entering, and staying in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment.
• $1,213,445 in DOJ Justice Assistance Grant funding to GO33 Justice and Community Services (Charleston, W.Va.) to improve the nation’s capacity to prevent and reduce crime, assist victims, and uphold the rule of law.
• $479,583 in DOJ funding to the West Virginia State Police (South Charleston, W.Va.) to support the West Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (WV ICAC) and its affiliated partners.
• $84,793 in DOJ grant funding to GO33 Justice and Community Services (Charleston, W.Va.) for developing and enhancing sex offender registration and notification programs that support substantial implementation of Title 1 of the Adam Walsh Act (AWA), known as the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA).

USDA FUNDING: Senator Capito also announced grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a variety of projects, including rural development and research.

• $2,637,787 in USDA Rural Development grant funding to Sheetz, Inc. (Altoona, Pa.) for a multi-state effort to expand the availability of more efficient fuel blends, including at select West Virginia locations.
• $1,541,000 in USDA Rural Development grant funding to the Pendleton County Building Commission (Franklin, W.Va.) to renovate the Pendleton County Courthouse.
• $925,069 in USDA Rural Development grant funding to the City of Beckley, W.Va. to help expand high speed internet in the area.
• $872,056 in USDA Rural Development grant to South Branch Inn Moorefield LLC (Moorefield, W.Va.) to purchase and install energy efficiency equipment.
• $632,698 in USDA Rural Development grant to Mountain Linen Service, LLC (Slatyfork, W.Va to purchase and install energy efficiency equipment.
• $468,786 in USDA Rural Development grant to NW Acquisition LLC (Flat Top, W.Va.) to purchase and install more energy efficient equipment.
• $443,000 in USDA Rural Development grant to WVU (Morgantown, W.Va.) to improve and expand water and wastewater infrastructure in rural areas throughout the Central Appalachian Subregion.
• $295,855 in USDA Rural Development grant to Coliseum Property, Ltd. Co. (Parkersburg, W.Va.) to purchase and install energy efficiency equipment.
• $292,957 in USDA Rural Development grant to Hardy Telecommunications, Inc. (Lost River, W.Va.) to purchase and install energy efficiency equipment.
• $214,000 in USDA Rural Development grant to Worthington Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. (Worthington, W.Va.) for the acquisition of a fire tanker.
• $200,745 in USDA Rural Development grant to Inter-State Hardwoods Company, Inc. (Lost River, W.Va.) to upgrade wood processing machinery.
• $200,000 in USDA Rural Development grant to Solar Energy Solutions II LLC (Parkersburg, W.Va.) to purchase and install energy efficiency equipment.
• $193,049 in USDA Rural Development grant to Burgoo Solar LLC (Huntington, W.Va.) to purchase and install energy efficiency equipment.
• $175,584 in USDA Rural Development grant to Wampus Beast Solar LLC (Huntington, W.Va.) to purchase and install energy efficiency equipment.
• $165,385 in USDA Rural Development grant to Mud River Solar LLC (Huntington, W.Va.) to purchase and install energy efficiency equipment.
• $156,449 in USDA Rural Development grant to Waco Foods, LLC (Glenville, W.Va.) to upgrade to more energy efficient refrigeration systems.
• $150,000 in USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grant funding to WVU (Morgantown, W.Va.) to develop a systematic food safety training program and standardized operating procedures for high school horticulture program instructors involved in the farm-to-school (FTS) program and those selling produce to their local communities.
• $146,125 in USDA Rural Development grant to Solar Energy Solutions III (Williamstown, W.Va.) to purchase and install energy efficiency equipment at Blennerhasset Middle School in Parkersburg, W.Va.
• $123,228 in USDA Rural Development grant to Ravenmocker Solar LLC (Huntington, W.Va.) to purchase and install energy efficiency equipment.
• $115,456 in USDA Rural Development grant to Blackwater River Solar LLC (Huntington, W.Va.) to purchase and install energy efficiency equipment.
• $103,984 in USDA Rural Development grant to Grafton Monster LLC (Huntington, W.Va.) to purchase and install energy efficiency equipment.
• $102,500 in USDA Rural Development grant to Sugar Opal Suites LLC (Franklin, W.Va.) to purchase and install energy efficiency equipment.
• $94,737 in USDA Rural Development grant to J.H. Fletcher & Co. (Huntington, W.Va.) to upgrade to more energy efficient lighting in its facilities.
• $92,422 in USDA Rural Development grant funding to Vanmeter Real Estate and Rentals LLC (Franklin, W.Va.) to develop a renewable energy system.
• $90,000 in USDA Rural Development grant to Partner Community Capital, Inc. (Charles Town, W.Va.) to provide technical assistance to female entrepreneurs.
• $72,037 in USDA Rural Development grant to Rainbow Head Farms LLC (Wallace, W.Va.) to purchase and install energy efficiency equipment.
• $67,580 in USDA Rural Development grant funding to Buckhannon River Solar LLC (Huntington, W.Va to purchase and install energy efficiency equipment.
• $61,190 in USDA Rural Development grant funding to Sions Equipment Co. Inc. (Moorefield, W.Va.) to develop a renewable energy system.
• $59,600 in USDA Rural Development grant funding to Mountain View Solar and Wind LLC (Berkeley Springs, W.Va.) to develop a renewable energy system.
• $54,555 in USDA NIFA grant funding to WVU (Morgantown, W.Va.) for the Extension Implementation Program (EIP) for Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
• $53,750 in USDA Rural Development grant to R&R Rentals LLC (Hurricane, W.Va.) to purchase and install energy efficiency equipment.
• $51,669 in USDA Rural Development grant to Old Spruce Brewing LLC (Snowshoe, W.Va.) to purchase and install energy efficiency equipment.
• $29,167 in USDA Rural Development grant to Monongahela River Solar LLC (Huntington, W.Va.) to purchase and install energy efficiency equipment.
• $27,530 in USDA Rural Development grant to Hummingbird Lane LLC (Beckley, W.Va.) to purchase and install energy efficiency equipment.
• $27,175 in USDA Rural Development grant to Malcolm Farms (Moorefield, W.Va.) to purchase and install energy efficiency equipment.
• $26,102 in USDA Rural Development grant to Bald Knob Solar LLC (Huntington, W.Va.) to purchase and install energy efficiency equipment.
• $20,805 in USDA Rural Development grant to Debra Kilcollin DBA Kilcollin Rental (Sinks Grove, W.Va.) to purchase and install energy efficiency equipment.
• $16,260 in USDA Rural Development grant to Morris Plants and Greenhouse (Oak Hill, W.Va.) to upgrade to more energy efficient lighting in its facilities.

TREASURY FUNDING: Senator Capito also announced funding from the U.S. Treasury Department’s (Treasury) Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund.

• $1,035,000 in Treasury CDFI funding to Big Coal River Bancorp, Inc. (Whitesville, W.Va.).
• $450,000 in Treasury CDFI funding to Woodland Community Lenders (Elkins, W.Va.).
• $300,000 in Treasury CDFI funding to West Virginia Central Federal Credit Union (Parkersburg, W.Va.).
• $200,000 in Treasury CDFI funding to Home Ownership Center, Inc. (Elkins, W.Va.).

NSF FUNDING: Senator Capito, a member of the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, also announced a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to WVU.

• $259,969 in NSF Estab­lished Program to Stim­u­late Com­pet­i­tive Research (EPSCoR) grant funding to WVU (Morgantown, W.Va.) for a project titled “EPSCoR Research Fellow: NSF: Enhancing Workforce Development through Advanced Integration of Mixed Reality and Digital Twins.”