Charleston Leader

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) has announced funding from various government agencies to support public health, economic development, infrastructure, and education programs in West Virginia. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), as well as the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

Senator Capito secured resources from HHS to support Head Start projects, health center clusters, and disease prevention in West Virginia. She stated, "I am proud to secure resources that will help children have as many opportunities possible to learn and be successful at an early age, as well as critical support to strengthen our local health centers as they provide quality health services to West Virginians. I am also glad that we are supporting programs that anticipate and prevent the outbreak of future diseases here in our state."

In addition, Senator Capito obtained grants from the ARC to help local organizations in Charleston and Hillsboro provide key resources to communities in West Virginia. She said, "The grants announced today will provide a boost to organizations on the ground helping to increase health care, education, and wellness opportunities for West Virginians."

The USDA has also provided funding through its Rural Development Program to assist the City of Belington's Sewer Department in purchasing a sewer vacuum truck. This will enable the city to regularly clean its sewer system and increase its longevity. Senator Capito expressed her satisfaction, stating, "Making sure our communities have the tools they need to ensure the proper efficiency and longevity of critical infrastructure like sewers is critically important."

Furthermore, Senator Capito announced a grant from the NEH to help Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. improve the quality and variety of its publicly available education programs. She emphasized the importance of preserving West Virginia's rich history and culture, stating, "Arthurdale is a great example of the history that is preserved in the Mountain State that I have been proud to support, and I'm glad to see NEH helping them expand and raise the standard of services they provide."

The funding details include:

- $3,524,648 in HHS funding to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WV DHHR) to support a project for the prevention and control of emerging infectious diseases.

- $2,111,359 in HHS funding to MountainHeart Community Services, Inc. to support Head Start and Early Head Start projects.

- $1,530,211 in HHS funding to the Raleigh County Community Action Association, Inc. to support Head Start projects.

- $1,076,240 in HHS funding to PRIDE Community Services, Inc. to support Head Start projects.

- $445,323 in HHS funding to Roane Family Health Care to support health center clusters.

- $119,536 in ARC funding to West Virginia Health Right, Inc. to procure equipment and expand primary and specialty care.

- $25,000 in ARC funding to High Rocks Educational Corporation to help fund costs for the Marketing, Data, and Community Outreach Coordinator position.

- $25,000 in ARC funding to the Keep Your Faith Corporation Capacity Building Project to upgrade financial management systems and procure consultants to help the organization grow sustainably.

- $50,000 USDA Rural Development Grant to the City of Belington to assist in the purchase of a vacuum truck for sewer cleaning and system evaluation.

- $25,000 NEH Public Impact Projects at Smaller Organizations Grant to Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. to expand the scope, reach, and excellence of public programs.

These resources will have a significant impact on the communities in West Virginia, improving access to healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Senator Capito's efforts to secure these funds demonstrate her dedication to the well-being and development of the state.

For additional details, please follow this link: https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-announces-resources-for-public-health-economic-development-infrastructure-and-education-in-west-virginia