Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google Rural development grants totaling more than $99,000 have been awarded to two recipients in West Virginia. The Marshall University Research Corp. will receive $49,837 to develop a catalog to help state agencies, nonprofits and entrepreneurs understand the state's agricultural economy. The Wayne County Economic Development Authority will receive $50,000 to develop a center for agriculture, wellness and rural enterprise. The center is planned as an agricultural hub with a farm training center. Republican U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins announced the grants Friday. (Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)