The Region 11 Planning and Development Council which serves Brooke County will receive a $70,000 grant from the federal Economic Development Administration.
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the award as part of $310,000 from the Economic Development Administration.
The funds will strengthen economic development by supporting private investment and job creation in Brooke County, Manchin said.
“Investing in our local communities creates good-paying jobs and locally-driven economic development,” said Manchin. “The EDA continues to be a strong partner for West Virginia and these investments will promote economic resiliency in Brooke County. I look forward to seeing the positive impacts of these awards for years to come and, as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue advocating for resources to unlock the economic potential of the Mountain State.”