U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,195,995 from the American Rescue Plan for AmeriCorps programs in West Virginia. The funding will strengthen efforts to provide relief for communities and organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Across West Virginia, our communities have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding from the American Rescue Plan will help AmeriCorps volunteers provide our communities with support and relief during this ongoing crisis,” said Senator Manchin. “As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to advocate for funding to help our communities recover from this pandemic.”
Individual awards listed below:
$1,960,588 – Volunteer West Virginia
$481,904 – Energy Express AmeriCorps
$63,080 – Grow Ohio Valley
$160,165 – LifeBridge AmeriCorps Drug Prevention
$340,200 – AFNHA – Enhancing Assets to Benefit Communities
$190,058 – High Rocks: Educating Youth, Enriching Communities
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