Randolph County Development Authority

Randolph County Development Authority is a U.S. local government entity based in Elkins, West Virginia, registered in SAM.gov since May 19, 2006, with current registration valid through July 12, 2025. As a county-level government organization, the authority focuses on economic development initiatives designed to strengthen and diversify the regional economy of Randolph County. The organization appears to primarily engage with federal agencies to secure project grants aimed at infrastructure development and economic revitalization.

Through federal grant awards, Randolph County Development Authority has secured significant funding from multiple federal agencies, most notably the Economic Development Administration (EDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service. The organization has been awarded multiple project grants totaling approximately $13.17 million, predominantly focused on constructing a 16,000 square foot conference and event center at the former Elkins Railyard site. These grants, including Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) and Community Facilities Loans and Grants (CFDA 10.766) programs, are strategically designed to promote economic growth by creating flexible event spaces that can host training workshops, trade shows, business conferences, and performances. The grants aim to generate jobs, attract private investment, and support economic diversification in the region, with project timelines typically spanning two to three years and focusing on infrastructure development that can catalyze broader economic opportunities for Randolph County.