Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania Archive

In coordination with Pittsburgh’s Bicentennial, to tell the story of the history of innovation in Western Pennsylvania and how it changed the world

For development of a farm to school transition plan based on regional supply chain systems (Original grant amount of $27,100; refund of $9,611.90 received 8/7/2017. Completed their project and did not require the entire grant which was awarded.)

To undertake a trail development plan and community outreach for the West Virginia portion of the Industrial Heartland Trails Coalition system (over 18 mos.)

For expansion of entrepreneurship assistance services to Washington, Greene, and Fayette Counties

For expansion of social enterprises in agriculture, construction and renewable energy (over 18 mos.)

To provide design assistance and community planning to Monongahela River towns in Washington and Fayette Counties

For a consultant to develop strategies and craft a proposal for federal funding related to coal impacted communities in Southwestern Pennsylvania

For mapping and connecting major research strengths of West Virginia, Southwestern Pennsylvania & eastern Ohio universities and private facilities to attract new sponsors and drive regional economic development in natural gas utilization and manufacturing

For development of new and existing farm businesses and increased local food production in the Greenbrier Valley of West Virginia

For continued development of a regional trail network to advance trail town economic development