West Virginia University Foundation, Inc. Archive

For the Forest Carbon Management in Central Appalachia conference which aims to bring together researchers, policymakers, industry professionals, landowners, and stakeholders to address the challenges and opportunities related to the forest carbon market

To continue formalizing workforce development curriculum in agriculture and expanding capacity by conducting strategic planning and board development through a partnership with Coalfield Development Corporation

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 the next phase implementation of the EastShore area plan which includes Swissvale, Rankin, Braddock, and North Braddock

To support an Appalachian Regional Commission ARISE grant application to develop a tri-state regional green building supply chain

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

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 increase access to capital, and technical support for minority-owned businesses, and to help build long-term resiliency for Pittsburgh’s Northside Community

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

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