West Virginia’s School Building Authority is getting a funding boost in the new state budget.
Typically operating with a budget in the low $50 million range, the plan approved by Governor Patrick Morrisey adds another $10 million. Executive Director Andy Neptune says that increase will help stretch limited dollars further as demand continues to outpace funding.
He says project requests can reach up to four times what’s available. In late 2025, counties requested more than $170 million, while only about $43 million could be awarded.
Neptune says the extra funding will help move existing projects forward and support new ones, especially costly upgrades like roofing, HVAC, and windows, while also assisting counties in urgent need.