GRANTS AT A GLANCE: $56.5 MILLION FOR WEST VIRGINIA IN JULY 2023

The awards will support a wide variety of West Virginia priorities, including substance use disorder treatment services, airport improvements, innovative research projects and more.

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$2.7 MILLION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROJECTS IN WEST VIRGINIA

Historic Amount Of Funding Will Help Protect And Preserve West Virginia’s Iconic Public Lands And Waters
This funding was made available through Chairman Manchin’s historic Great American Outdoors Act, which was enacted in 2020 and made the full $900 million in annual Land and Water Conservation Fund funding permanent and mandatory.

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Manchin Mobile Monday

Manchin Mobile Monday is hitting the road to assist West Virginians with state and federal issues in all 55 counties. If you need assistance with the VA, SSA, or any other agency, I encourage you to stop by, bring any relevant paperwork & speak with a member of my staff.

August 14: Noon - 2pm Barboursville Public Library, 749 Central Avenue, Barboursville, WV 25504

August 14: 11am - 1pm Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library, 700 5th Street, Moundsville, WV 26041

Rahall Congressional Archives

I was proud to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Rahall Congressional Archives in Beckley with my friend, Nick Joe Rahall - a distinguished West Virginian who always worked across the aisle to help southern West Virginia. Thank you for your service to our state, Congressman!

Ms. Taylor of Daniels contacted my office for assistance with her claim benefits at the Social Security Administration. As a result of an inquiry from my staff, she was provided with regular updates on the progress and her claim was granted a favorable decision.

If you or someone you know is in need of assistance with a state or federal agency, please contact my office at 304-342-5855.

8.8-1

With the help of my staff, I’m honored to have lent my support for several events in the state: intern recognition at the Agile5’s Technical Exchange Lunch in Bridgeport; ribbon cutting ceremony for the Marshall County Fair; ribbon cutting for the opening of Orchard Park Hospital in Wheeling.

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree - Monongahela National Forest will provide this year's Christmas Tree for the U.S. Capitol lawn. West Virginia residents are encouraged to decorate it with handmade ornaments showing the rest of the country what makes our state so special. Ornaments can be mailed to U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, 200 Sycamore Street, Elkins WV 26241 or dropped off at any Monongahela National Forest office. Must be received by Sept. 1st.

.gov WEBSITES - Only the U.S. government and public sector organizations can obtain a .gov website and email address. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on an official government site. Contact Consumer Action’s hotline at (415) 777-9648 or online if you have a question about a suspicious site.

WEST VIRGINIA OUTDOOR ADVENTURES - Our country's 63rd national park, the New River Gorge, does not require an entrance pass and offers free camping! View a list of all state parks and other federal recreation sites in West Virginia. Learn more about interagency passes (free for Veterans and their families) to more than 2,000 federally protected recreation areas across the United States.

HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS - Those who no longer qualify for Medicaid and CHIP can turn to the Marketplace for insurance coverage. 4 in 5 customers are able to find health coverage for $10 or less a month. Visit Healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 for more information and to enroll.

UNINSURED/UNDERINSURED INDIVIDUALS - Many clinics throughout the state offer free or low-cost health care options for West Virginians. Use this search tool to find a clinic in your area.

HEALTH CARE FOR VETERANS - Medical Foster Homes are private residences that can serve as an alternative to a nursing home. Learn more about the program which provides highly individualized assistance in a non-institutional setting.

NASA WV NEBP - The West Virginia Space Grant Consortium invites students to send their names into the atmosphere during the next eclipse! Learn more about the NASA sponsored organization and get details about upcoming programs.

American Consolidated Natural Resources will hold career fairs throughout July and August for opportunities in northern West Virginia. Click here for more information and view available positions in the surrounding areas.

Find job opportunities in your area:

USAJOBS.gov - the federal government’s official employment site with opportunities across the United States and around the world

Search for WV apprenticeship programs by county

WV Women Work - skilled trades training for women
WorkForce WV employment database
National Labor Exchange job postings
Department of Transportation open job postings
DHHR open positions throughout the state
Department of Education job opportunities
WV K-12 Education Job-Bank