CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that a $5.757 million Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has officially been awarded to The 1982 Foundation in Grantsville, W.Va.

This funding will help address critical workforce needs in emerging industries, expand opportunities for employees, and bolster economic growth in the City of Grantsville and Calhoun County.

“I am pleased to have helped secure this funding to support ongoing efforts in revitalizing the City of Grantsville and Calhoun County. As we continue to look toward a brighter future for our communities in West Virginia, the necessary resources must be provided to boost economic development in areas that need it most. This funding is an investment in the lives of hardworking West Virginians, and I look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on the community,” Senator Capito said.

Individual award details listed below:

  • $5,757,080 award to The 1982 Foundation (Grantsville, W.Va.) to support economic growth and workforce development.

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