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U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced that four West Virginia projects will receive a total of $3 million from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for infrastructure, health and economic development improvements

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced $592,300 in brownfields grants that will provide job training and environmental property assessments in Huntington and southern West Virginia

U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development funding for a water and waste disposal project in Paden City. The city will receive a $2.9 million loan and $471,000 grant for needed improvements to its wastewater system.

U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.), top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today announced nearly $600,000 in federal funding to enhance airfield infrastructure at Mercer County Airport in Bluefield and Mason County Airport in Point Pleasant.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin, along with Congressman Nick Rahall (all D-WV), today announced $3,657,708 in federal funding to help prevent and end veteran homelessness in West Virginia.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller, along with Rep. Nick Rahall and Senator Joe Manchin (all D-W.Va.), Tuesday announced that federal funding has been awarded to support housing counseling services to expand homeownership opportunities and improve access to affordable housing in West Virginia.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin today announced more than $181,780 in federal funding for local housing agencies to help homeless individuals and families access permanent and transitional housing, and other essential services.

Charleston, W.Va. - April 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) and three West Virginia Banks – CNB Bank Inc., WesBanco Bank and West Union Bank – had some good news today for first-time homebuyers: they and other Mountain State banks may be able to provide lower-income families with grants to help them meet their down payment and closing costs.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin, along with Congressman Nick Rahall, today applauded the Federal Emergency Management Agency for granting 16 additional West Virginia counties individual assistance for property owners affected by a severe “derecho” storm earlier this summer.

PHILADELPHIA - October 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Donovan announced today $411,899 in grants to help 250 senior citizens and persons with disabilities in West Virginia receive health care, meals, and other critical supportive services. The grants are awarded through HUD's Multifamily Housing Service Coordinator Program (MHSC).