Projects receiving technical assistance must be implemented in at least one of the four counties of the New River Gorge region (Raleigh, Fayette, Nicholas, Summers). Consideration for projects falling both in and outside the NRG region will be accepted. While projects may include multiple partners, a lead applicant should be identified and submit only one application per project. Projects must fit within an NRG Working Group infrastructure priority listed below, or be submitted for approval.

Eligible applicants are legally established non-profit organizations (recognized by the IRS) and public or governmental organizations including county and municipal governments, state agencies, and public educational institutions.

All organizations must demonstrate the administrative and fiscal capacity to manage awarded funding and complete the project in compliance with the agreement. Organizations are encouraged to partner on applications to ensure adequate staff and administrative capacity. Each applicant is eligible to receive TA funding for no more than three projects.

Organizations eligible for Technical Assistance Fund awards are legally established non-profit organizations and institutions (recognized by the IRS) and public and governmental organizations including county and municipal governments, state agencies, and educational institutions, including public and private not-for-profit schools. All organizations must demonstrate that they possess the administrative and fiscal capacity to manage awarded Technical Assistance Fund resources and complete the project in compliance with the agreement. Community organizations without adequate professional staff should partner with other organizations for assistance with fiscal systems and staff capability to manage the Technical Assistance Funds. Projects must be implemented within the four counties of the New River Gorge Region.

All organizations must demonstrate the administrative and fiscal capacity to manage awarded funding and complete the project in compliance with the agreement. Organizations are encouraged to partner on applications to ensure adequate staff and administrative capacity. Each applicant is eligible to receive TA funding for no more than three projects.

Who Can Be a Vendor? 

The NRG Working Group is looking for vendors with a variety of skills and experience to help technical assistance funding recipients advance infrastructure improvement project planning. NRG Working Group vendor requirements include but are not limited to: 
 

• Subject Matter Experts: Vendors must have expertise and a proven track record in providing technical assistance to one or more eligible entities. 

• Experience and Success: Demonstrated experience and success in delivering technical assistance services to non-profit organizations, public or governmental organizations, and educational institutions. 

• Business Licensing or Accreditation: Vendors must possess all necessary business licenses or accreditations required for their field. 

• Physical Presence in West Virginia: Vendors must have a physical presence in West Virginia. 

• Cultural Competency and Non-Discriminatory Practices: Vendors must demonstrate cultural competency and adhere to non-discriminatory practices. 

• Contractual Commitment: Vendors must be committed to participating in all contractually required activities. 

• Compliance: Vendors must comply with all reporting and oversight requirements. 

• Customer References: Vendors should provide excellent customer references to demonstrate their reliability and quality of service. 

By meeting these requirements, vendors can play a crucial role in supporting the infrastructure improvement planning efforts within the New River Gorge region, contributing to the area’s economic growth and connectivity. If interested in becoming a vendor, please contact Laura Messer at lmesser@nrgrda.org