Bill > HB4479

This bill establishes the Coalfield Communities Grant Facilitation Commission, which will administer a matching fund to help coalfield community organizations or entities receive federal, private, or non-profit grants for development projects. The commission will provide technical assistance to local entities for grant development and application, and prioritize funding to areas designated as priority communities by the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization. The bill outlines the types of public purpose projects that are eligible for the matching grants, such as economic development, infrastructure improvements, and community services. The commission will be assisted by West Virginia's universities, and must report annually to the legislature on its activities and recommendations.