# West Virginia Funds Industrial Site Readiness

On November 10, 2026, West Virginia announced a $40 million statewide industrial site-readiness investment: $25 million for loans to develop industrial shell buildings and $15 million for grants covering site preparation. Local economic development authorities, county commissions, and municipal governments may apply, with final awards subject to approval by the relevant program board. Approved projects must begin within six months of an award, creating near-term planning needs for eligible applicants and the contractors and developers who may deliver the work.

- The shell-building program offers loans of up to $5 million per project for 30,000–50,000-square-foot buildings. Future tenants must pay at least 120% of county median wages, with an expectation of one job per 750 square feet.
- Site-readiness grants can support environmental assessments, engineering, grading, utilities, and other preparation for manufacturing, research and development, and distribution sites.
- Local authorities and prospective project teams can use the state’s available-sites page for application details and program guidance. Contractors and developers should coordinate with eligible public applicants as projects are assembled.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 11, 2026

### Government Entities
- West Virginia Economic Development Authority (WVEDA)
- Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council (IJDC)
- West Virginia Division of Economic Development
- West Virginia Department of Commerce
- Mingo County Redevelopment Authority

### Key Quotes
> When a company is ready to invest millions of dollars and create hundreds of jobs, we cannot afford to lose that opportunity because we don't have a site ready.
> — Patrick Morrisey, Governor of West Virginia

### Sources
- [Governor Morrisey Announces Historic $40 Million Investment in Industrial Site Readiness | WV Office of the Governor Patrick Morrisey](https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-historic-40-million-investment-industrial-site-readiness) - WV