U.S. Attorney Bill Powell, COVID-19 Funding, West Virginia 2023

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – The federal government is making $850 million available to help public safety agencies respond to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to U.S. Attorney Bill Powell.

As part of the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding program, authorized by the recent stimulus legislation signed by President Trump, eligible state, local and tribal governments can apply for these critical funds immediately.

“We are facing a threat like we have not seen for decades. It is a nationwide threat. It is a community threat. This money will help our law enforcement community during these difficult times, and assist with public safety,” said Powell.

The solicitation, posted by the Bureau of Justice Assistance in the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), will remain open for at least 60 days and be extended as necessary.

Funds may be used to hire personnel, pay overtime costs, cover protective equipment and supplies, address correctional inmates’ medical needs and defray expenses related to the distribution of resources to hard-hit areas, among other activities.

In the Northern District of West Virginia, more than $500,000 is available to counties and cities, including Berkeley County, City of Clarksburg, Harrison County, Marion County, City of Martinsburg, Monongalia County, City of Morgantown, Ohio County, and City of Wheeling.

Those interested in applying for the funding can visit https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/bja-2020-18553 for more information.

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