Congressional earmarks in WV
Projects Congress paid for by name in the annual spending laws: House Community Project Funding and Senate Congressionally Directed Spending, FY2022–FY2024. 43 provisions worth $26.61M match.
By year
FY2025: none (a full-year continuing resolution). FY2026: enacted, not yet in GAO's data.
Requesting members
- Joe Manchin Sen. WV · $23.33M · 37
- Shelley Moore Capito Sen. WV · $23.07M · 33
- Carol D. Miller Rep. WV · $200.0K · 1
A project with several requesters counts for each of them.
By agency
- Department of Education $26.61M · 43
Largest provisions
| FY | Project and recipient | Agency | Requested by | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Shepherd University, WV, for the purchase of equipment and technology Shepherd University, WV, for the purchase of equipment and technology · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Shelley Capito WV, Senator Joe Manchin WV | $2.23M |
| 2024 | Glenville State College Research Corporation, WV, for the purchase of equipment Glenville State College Research Corporation, WV, for the purchase of equipment · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Shelley Capito WV, Senator Joe Manchin WV | $2.12M |
| 2024 | BridgeValley Community & Technical College Foundation Inc., WV, for a nursing program, including the purchase of equipment BridgeValley Community & Technical College Foundation Inc., WV, for a nursing program, including the purchase of equipment · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Shelley Capito WV, Senator Joe Manchin WV | $1.59M |
| 2022 | Marshall University, WV, for a cyber security center, including technology and equipment · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Shelley Capito WV | $1.50M $1.50M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Marshall University Research Corporation, WV, for the purchase of equipment Marshall University Research Corporation, WV, for the purchase of equipment · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Shelley Capito WV, Senator Joe Manchin WV | $1.50M |
| 2023 | West Virginia Network, WV, for the purchase of equipment, technology, and IT services supporting elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Joe Manchin WV, Senator Shelley Capito WV | $1.50M $1.50M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Pierpont Foundation Inc., WV, for the purchase of equipment and technology Pierpont Foundation Inc., WV, for the purchase of equipment and technology · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Shelley Capito WV, Senator Joe Manchin WV | $1.50M |
| 2024 | West Virginia University Research Corporation, WV, for the purchase of equipment and training West Virginia University Research Corporation, WV, for the purchase of equipment and training · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Shelley Capito WV, Senator Joe Manchin WV | $1.10M |
| 2023 | Concord University, WV, for a new physician assistant degree program · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Shelley Capito WV | $1.05M $1.05M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Marshall University, WV, for research and education in cybersecurity, including the purchase of IT equipment and software · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Joe Manchin WV, Senator Shelley Capito WV | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Bethany College, WV, for online education, including the purchase of equipment and technology Bethany College, WV, for online education, including the purchase of equipment and technology · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Shelley Capito WV, Senator Joe Manchin WV | $1.00M |
| 2023 | Glenville State University Research Corporation, WV, for the purchase of equipment and technology for the Land Resources department · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Joe Manchin WV | $885.0K $885.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Southern West Virginia Community College Foundation, WV, for an early college program, including the purchase of technology Southern West Virginia Community College Foundation, WV, for an early college program, including the purchase of technology · WV | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Shelley Capito WV, Senator Joe Manchin WV | $800.0K |
| 2023 | West Virginia University, WV, for the purchase of equipment, technology, and IT software to support cybersecurity education · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Joe Manchin WV, Senator Shelley Capito WV | $750.0K $750.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Save the Children Federation, Inc., WV, to improve early childhood education and education programs including through food security and nutrition education programs Save the Children Federation, Inc., WV, to improve early childhood education and education programs including through food security and nutrition education programs · WV | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Shelley Capito WV, Senator Joe Manchin WV | $750.0K |
| 2023 | WVCTCS, WV, for the purchase of equipment for a commercial driver's license program · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Joe Manchin WV | $705.0K $705.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Shepherd University , WV, for a teacher professional development program, including stipends · WV | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Senator Joe Manchin WV, Senator Shelley Capito WV | $657.0K $657.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Concord University, WV, for geosciences programs · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Joe Manchin WV | $642.0K $642.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | West Virginia University at Parkersburg, WV, for an upskilling incumbent workers program · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Joe Manchin WV, Senator Shelley Capito WV | $596.0K $596.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, WV, for an open education resources project, including faculty stipends · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Shelley Capito WV | $433.0K $433.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | The Education Alliance—Business and Community for Public Schools, Inc., WV, for a work-based learning program, including the purchase of equipment The Education Alliance—Business and Community for Public Schools, Inc., WV, for a work-based learning program, including the purchase of equipment · WV | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Shelley Capito WV, Senator Joe Manchin WV | $400.0K |
| 2024 | Greenbrier Repertory Theatre Company, WV, for education programs Greenbrier Repertory Theatre Company, WV, for education programs · WV | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Shelley Capito WV, Senator Joe Manchin WV | $350.0K |
| 2023 | Fairmont State University, WV, for the purchase of equipment for an aviation program · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Joe Manchin WV | $270.0K $270.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, WV, for a veterinary technician training program Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, WV, for a veterinary technician training program · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Shelley Capito WV, Senator Joe Manchin WV | $254.0K |
| 2024 | Shepherd University, WV, for the Stubblefied Institute's WV Emerging Project Shepherd University, WV, for the Stubblefied Institute's WV Emerging Project · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Joe Manchin WV | $250.0K |
| 2024 | West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, WV, for the development and implementation of career pathways West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, WV, for the development and implementation of career pathways · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Shelley Capito WV, Senator Joe Manchin WV | $250.0K |
| 2023 | West Virginia University, WV, for library upgrades, including the purchase of equipment and technology · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Joe Manchin WV, Senator Shelley Capito WV | $250.0K $250.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Save the Children Federation, Inc., WV, for afterschool and early learning education programs · WV | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Senator Joe Manchin WV, Senator Shelley Capito WV | $250.0K $250.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Erma Byrd Higher Education Center & Allied Health , WV, for upgrading computer lab equipment for students · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Joe Manchin WV | $227.0K $227.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Mission West Virginia, WV, for a mentoring program Mission West Virginia, WV, for a mentoring program · WV | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Shelley Capito WV, Senator Joe Manchin WV | $225.0K |
| 2023 | West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, WV, for a nursing workforce development project · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Joe Manchin WV | $225.0K $225.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | BridgeValley Community & Technical College Foundation Inc., WV, for a medical laboratory technology program, including the purchase of equipment BridgeValley Community & Technical College Foundation Inc., WV, for a medical laboratory technology program, including the purchase of equipment · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Shelley Capito WV, Senator Joe Manchin WV | $212.0K |
| 2023 | The West Virginia Chamber Foundation Corporation, Charleston, WV for a drop-out prevention and school-to-work transition program · WV | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Senator Joe Manchin WV, Representative Carol Miller WV | $200.0K $200.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Mountwest Foundation Inc., WV, for workforce development programs, including faculty stipends Mountwest Foundation Inc., WV, for workforce development programs, including faculty stipends · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Shelley Capito WV, Senator Joe Manchin WV | $195.0K |
| 2024 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, WV, for an aviation program, including the purchase of equipment Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, WV, for an aviation program, including the purchase of equipment · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Shelley Capito WV, Senator Joe Manchin WV | $150.0K |
| 2022 | Shepherd University, WV, for technology and equipment to improve broadband access · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Shelley Capito WV | $135.0K $135.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | West Virginia Music Hall of Fame, WV, for educational programs, including interactive displays, exhibits, and curriculum · WV | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Senator Joe Manchin WV, Senator Shelley Capito WV | $111.0K $111.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Golden Girl Group Home, WV, for tutoring and technology · WV | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Senator Joe Manchin WV | $100.0K $100.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Potomac State College of WVU, WV, for equipment and supplies · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Shelley Capito WV | $92.0K $92.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Shepherd University, WV, for student services · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Shelley Capito WV | $70.0K $70.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Shepherd University, WV, for equipment and technology · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Shelley Capito WV, Senator Joe Manchin WV | $36.0K $36.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | West Virginia Coding Club, WV, for training in computer coding West Virginia Coding Club, WV, for training in computer coding · WV | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Joe Manchin WV | $30.0K |
| 2023 | Shepherd University , WV, for curriculum development, including stipends · WV | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Joe Manchin WV, Senator Shelley Capito WV | $20.0K $20.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
Enacted earmarks from GAO's Tracking the Funds data (FY2022-FY2024). FY2025 had none (a full-year continuing resolution); FY2026's are enacted but not yet in GAO's data. Amounts are what the law provided, not what was spent. Source: GAO, Tracking the Funds. Requesters are matched to today's members of Congress by name and state; former members show as GAO wrote them.