Members of the West Virginia First Foundation circumvented its typical proposal process to allocate $20 million to Marshall University's Division of Addiction Sciences. The funding is part of a $30 million pool of money collected to apply for an additional grant that will fuel a regional initiative, called Addiction Continuum of Care for Optimal Regional Navigation, or ACCORN, which aims to establish a comprehensive care system across 10 of West…

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The director of the West Virginia First Foundation expressed excitement over the potential of a program aimed at alleviating the effects of drug addiction across southern West Virginia.

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West Virginia First Foundation, in partnership with Marshall Health, aims to alleviate effects of addiction

Funding approved at the West Virginia First Foundation's first annual meeting on Dec. 12, 2024, marked nearly $40 million in total funding commitments made in a week. 

This week's funding pushes include the initial $10.4 million in Initial Opportunity Grant funding approved at the meeting, the announcement of the $8.8 million supplemental round, and the direct funding of $20 million allocated for ACCORN (Accelerated Collaborative Community Outre

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WV First Foundation commits nearly $40M in one week, completes admin team

Bethany College and West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a Nursing Education Partnership. This initiative provides a seamless educational pathway for students, promoting academic excellence and readiness in the nursing field. Building on WVWC’s long-standing and respected nursing program, this partnership offers a strong […]

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Bethany College and West Virginia Wesleyan College forge partnership in nursing education

The West Virginia First Foundation announced at its meeting Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, that only $10.4 million of the total $19.2 million made available for distribution this year will be awarded, and that  there will be a supplemental funding round. (Leann Ray | West Virginia Watch)Despite receiving 174 applications during its 2024 grant cycle for programs to combat the ongoing drug and overdose epidemic, the West Virginia First Foundation announ…

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WV First Foundation opens second funding round for 2024 grants due to deficient applications • West Virginia Watch

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