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Local Economic Development Grant (LED) is sponsored by West Virginia Development Office, Community Advancement and Development. The Local Economic Development Grant (LED) is a matching grant program from the West Virginia Development Office, Community Advancement and Development, that funds county and multi-county economic development efforts across West Virginia.
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Local Economic Development Grant (LED) | West Virginia Community and Development Office Appalachian Regional Commission Federal Grant Programs Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Community Development Block Grant-Recovery Housing Program (RHP) Broadband Internet Access Land and Water Conservation Fund Main Street WV and ON TRAC Community Service Block Grant Emergency Solutions Grant Program Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Weatherization Assistance Program Neighborhood Investment Program Intergovernmental Review (Clearinghouse) Local Economic Development Grant (LED) LIHEAP - Repair and Replace Program Individuals Seeking Assistance Local Economic Development Grant (LED) The West Virginia Legislature appropriate funds for the Local Economic Development Grant (LED) to support county or multi-county economic development efforts through a matching grant program.
The program is administered through the West Virginia Department of Economic Development (WVDED). The purpose is to enhance the capacity of local economic development to undertake economic development activities and to complete Certified Development community (CDC) program requirements.
The State Office is designated by the Governor to serve as the official agent of the state in administering, carrying out, and cooperating with the federal government in connection with LED. For the purpose of this program, a community is either a county or multi-county region. Applicants may receive up to $30,800 in matching grant funds.
Applicants representing a single county must have a cash match equal to the amount of the grant. Applicants representing multi-county or regional economic development organizations must have cash to match half the grant amount. The following organizations are eligible as long as the county commission has issued a resolution designating the group as the county's lead economic development entity.
County development corporations or authorities Multi-county or regional development corporations or authorities Regional Planning and Development Councils Grants are awarded to county or regional economic development corporations or authorities that commit to following the guidelines and meet the grant program criteria.
Resolution from the county commission(s) designating the applicant as the lead economic development organization for the county. Project narrative that reviews the previous years' economic development activities. Organizational information including legal structure, list/contact information for board of directors, annual action plan and organization revenue budget.
Fifteen hours of professional development and attendance at one West Virginia Economic Development Council meeting. Business retention and expansion narrative and visitation schedule. Updated information on site and building inventory.
Development and/or maintenance of a website. << Intergovernmental Review (Clearinghouse) Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS >> CDC-LED Application Contact
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: County development corporations or authorities, multi-county or regional development organizations, and Regional Planning and Development Councils designated by county commission resolution as lead economic development organization. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $30,800 in matching funds. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Local Economic Development Grant (LED) is funded by West Virginia Development Office, Community Advancement and Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in West Virginia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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