West Virginia University Foundation, Inc. Archive

To leverage the existing entrepreneurship ecosystem to benefit entrepreneurs starting new forestry ventures by working with Appalachian Forestry Entrepreneurship Center at West Virginia University

To advance the Allegheny Conference’s 10-year vision, 2020-2030 Next is Now, for creating a vital, globally competitive southwestern Pennsylvania region with opportunities for all

For the expansion of a school-based model for incorporating data mapping and visualization into a cross-section of courses

For the Entertainment Technology Center to partner with educational providers to establish relevant, equitable, and engaging learning opportunities inspired by the use of educational technology

To study the feasibility of developing a rail trail along an inactive rail line owned by Norfolk Southern that stretches from Kenova, West Virginia to Beech Fork State Park

For the Appalachian Innovation Collective to provide nonprofit leadership and organizational development services to improve the capacity and quality of nonprofit organizations and their leaders (over two years)

To hire subject matter experts to analyze the potential of a $17 million broadband grant for a nine-county rural area of West Virginia

For support to the agroforestry economy to assist in the diversification of non-timber forest products and the general increase in the utilization of emerging methodologies in production processes

For a comprehensive program to serve individuals as they are released from jails/prisons to support basic needs (housing, food insecurity, transportation) and to connect them to established employment support programs

To increase business and community member access to an Environmental, Social and Governance micro-credential program to drive economic development and Justice40 initiatives within the Central Appalachian Region