“The West Virginia Association of Regional Councils plays a critical
role in improving community infrastructure, standard of living
and economies throughout West Virginia. Without question, the
association is a valuable asset to the state of West Virginia.”
– Michael Graney, Executive Director, West Virginia Development Office
Grant Dollars
Leveraged with
$1,833,684
Investment by
State of
West Virginia
Additionally, the West
Virginia Association of
Regional Councils has
leveraged $336,812,200
in state and federal loans
for communities in the
Mountain State.
(From January 1, 2013–
December 31,2018)
BROWNFIELDS
REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS
Write grant applications and admin-
Help with the availability of cap-
ister EPA funds for the assessment ital for small businesses and start-
and cleanup of brownfields sites.
ups. Funds can be used for equip-
ment purchases, working capital,
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
real estate purchases and other
PLANNING & STRATEGIES
business needs.
Complete yearly regional economic
development strategies integral to AREA AGENCY ON AGING
developing successful grant applica-
Provide funding and training to
tions and other funding alternatives. foster a pleasant aging experience,
assist with independent living and
BROADBAND INITIATIVES
promote quality of life initiatives.
Work with communities to apply
for funding to bring new or im- GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
proved broadband services through- SYSTEMS (GIS)
out West Virginia, including the
Assist communities with state-of-
formation of multicounty commit- the-art information collection and
tees for feasibility studies.
mapping technology to enhance
effectiveness and productivity.
METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATIONS (MPOS)
HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING
Some regional councils are also
Work with communities, emer-
MPOS whose responsibilities include gency services and first responders
coordinating the transportation plan- to complete the FEMA-required
ning process for urbanized areas.
Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
State Grants
$96,882,024
WV State
Allocations
$1,833,648
Federal Grants
$230,044,743
From 2013-2018, the
West Virginia Association
of Regional Councils
secured $125 in federal
grants for every $1
invested by the state.