Region VII Planning and Development Council

06/22/2026

Thank you to Dominion Energy and congratulations to Blackwater Falls State Park Foundation on their recent grant award!

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06/22/2026

We’re still celebrating the 1️⃣6️⃣3️⃣rd Anniversary of Statehood for our Mountain Mama!

⤵ Check out the fast facts from the U.S. Census Bureau to learn more about ! 💙💛

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06/19/2026

To celebrate , Region VII will be closed to enjoy wild and wonderful adventures with friends and family 💛🦋💙

06/17/2026

: The National Association of Counties highlighted how SRF programs and counties play a significant role in water . 🚰

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Counties play a critical role in water infrastructure delivery while facing significant fiscal constraints.

Earlier this year, NACo sent a letter in support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds program, a key funding mechanism for county drinking water projects.

This Infrastructure Week, learn more about the SRFs program and the county role in water infrastructure: https://bit.ly/42zv0N4

06/15/2026

: FEMA applications for fire and emergency response grants are due on Monday, June 22! 👩🏿‍🚒🚒

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FEMA has opened the application period for three fire and emergency response grant programs totaling $648 million.

Counties can use the funds to support staffing and equipment needs, responder wellness and fire prevention efforts.

📣 The application deadline is Monday, June 22, 2026.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4uBnTzW

06/12/2026

: On May 28, 1863, Arthur Boreman was elected as the very first Governor of West Virginia. But West Virginia didn't officially become a state until June 20, 1863...🤔💙💛

06/10/2026

💼👩‍💼Main Street America released its Spring 2026 Small Business Survey, which highlights resilience and cautious optimism among small businesses. The findings offer valuable insight into Main Street economies as they face rising costs, changing consumer habits, and continued uncertainty.

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In our Spring 2026 Small Business Survey, we heard from 2,421 small business owners, and the results provide valuable insights into the state of Main Street economies. While many small businesses continue to navigate rising costs, shifting consumer habits, and ongoing uncertainty, the data reveal signs of resilience and cautious optimism. Read here: https://bit.ly/4uaiXCa

Streetdeck, a Main Street America Allied Member, is this quarter’s Main Spotlight advertiser. For more information about what they do to support Main Street organizations, click here: https://www.streetdeck-parklets.com/

06/08/2026

: The application period for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs SSG Fox Su***de Prevention Grant program closes on June 12! 📅

06/05/2026

📅 The WV Department of Environmental Protection Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AML) is now accepting applications for 2026 Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) program funding through Friday, July 10!

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The WVDEP Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AML) is now accepting applications for 2026 Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) program funding.

This federal grant program supports economic development projects located on or near mine sites that ceased operations before the Surface Mine Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) was signed into law on Aug. 3, 1977. A map of AML sites in West Virginia is available here​.​

The 2026 grant application, application tips and guidelines, and other helpful resources are available here:
dep.wv.gov/dlr/aml/Pages/AML-Pilot-Program.aspx

Completed applications are due Friday, July 10, 2026.

An advisory committee made up of representatives from the WVDEP, state departments of Commerce, Tourism, and Transportation, and the Governor's Office, is responsible for determining project eligibility and final selections.

06/03/2026

Happy ! Help the state shape the future of walking and biking in ! 🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️

Walk & Ride Statewide Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan