West Virginia Senator Capito announces $250,000 for Wheeling nonprofit

Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced $250,000 in congressionally directed spending for the Community Impact Network in Wheeling to support expanded staffing, classroom resources, training and affordable early childhood education.

Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced $250,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for the Community Impact Network in Wheeling, W.Va. The funds are part of fiscal year 2026 CDS allocations intended to support economic development projects across West Virginia. The Community Impact Network is known locally for work in nonprofit childcare, schools, youth programs, poverty alleviation and adult and youth education. The award is reported to be used for expanding staffing, classroom resources and training to help meet the need for affordable early childhood education. Key details: - The Community Impact Network in Wheeling received $250,000 in CDS funding. - The funding is reported to cover expanded staffing, classroom resources, training, and support for affordable early childhood education. - Senator Capito is quoted saying that securing federal dollars can enable matching funds and noted concerns about foster care and neglect as part of her motivation. - Capito has previously secured funding for local projects, including Oglebay, Crittenton and the downtown Wheeling streetscape. - Twelve other organizations across West Virginia were also awarded CDS funds focused on community growth and quality of life. Summary: The allocation is intended to strengthen local childcare and education services in Wheeling and to support broader community development efforts in West Virginia. Twelve other organizations also received CDS awards in this round. Undetermined at this time.