Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced the allocation of $2.1 million in grants to support the development of business-ready sites across 23 counties in West Virginia. The initiative aims to provide funding for engineering and architectural needs, including environmental and geotechnical studies, to ensure that potential business locations are prepared for large-scale projects.
“Speed to build is critically important when companies are deciding on a location to do business, build facilities, and create jobs,” said Governor Morrisey. “This funding is going to ensure West Virginia is competitive and well-positioned to attract new industry and investment for years to come.”
The governor emphasized that these awards are part of a broader strategy to expand the state’s inventory of business-ready sites. With increased competition for major projects, the administration is focused on reducing development timelines and helping communities across West Virginia compete for new investments.
The grants are distributed through the Ready Sites Program, which is administered by the Division of Economic Development. Recipients include regional development authorities and economic development corporations from various counties such as Charleston Area Alliance, Putnam County Development Authority, Mason County Development Authority, Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation (for both Maxwelton and Fountain Springs sites), McDowell County Economic Development Authority, Preston County Economic Development Authority (covering multiple sites), Morgan County Economic Development Authority, Jefferson County Development Authority (for two separate sites), Upshur County Development Authority (for two sites), Barbour County Economic Development Authority, Marion County Regional Development Corporation, Berkeley County Development Authority, Bluefield Economic Development Authority, Mineral County Economic Development Authority, Pleasants County Development Authority, New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, Wood County Development Authority & Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corp. (covering three different sites), and Harrison County Development Authority.
Each grant awarded amounts to $75,000 per site or project recipient.
