Project Grant 19264414224

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $2,926,444 Project Grant to the Rivers Of Steel Heritage Corporation under the Appalachian Area Development (CFDA 23.002) program. This 3-year grant, effective October 1, 2023, will support the organization's efforts to showcase southwestern Pennsylvania's industrial and cultural heritage through tours, workshops, special events, and educational programs focused on the region's steel industry history. Key activities include rehabilitating...

The Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $1 million Project Grant to Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation under the Save America's Treasures federal grant program (CFDA 15.929). The grant will fund repairs to the Power House of Carrie Blast Furnaces, including masonry and ramp repairs or replacement. Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation will deliver historic preservation services from April 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026 to support the nationally significant industrial...

The National Park Service, through the Save America's Treasures federal grant program (CFDA 15.929), awarded the Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation (ROS) a $580,000 project grant to support the historic restoration of the Stationary Car Dumper at the Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark site in Pennsylvania. The primary goal of this project grant is to address structural decay and safety concerns with the Car Dumper structure, which is a key interpretive feature of the Carrie Blast...

The Economic Development Administration awarded a $4.5 million Project Grant to the Center for Metal Arts, Inc. under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) on July 27, 2022. The funding will support upgrades to three National Historic Landmark structures on the former Cambria Iron and Steel site in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Renovating these iconic buildings will allow the Center for Metal Arts to fully utilize its campus for metalworks training, workforce development,...

The Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation received a $1.7 million cooperative agreement award from the Department of the Interior National Park Service Northeast Region under the Heritage Partnership federal grant program (CFDA 15.939). Through this funding, the Corporation will implement the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area Management Plan by developing educational programs, materials, and tours focused on the region's steel industry history and culture. Specific projects include...

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $1,800,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Pennsylvania Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc., a non-profit organization, to support arts, culture, and tourism development in the Pennsylvania Wilds region. The funding will enable the Center to provide technical assistance, strategic infrastructure development, workforce initiatives, and entrepreneurial ecosystem building to grow nature...

The Economic Development Administration awarded a $655,215 Project Grant to Idea Foundry under the BUILD TO SCALE federal grant program (CFDA #11.024) to launch an investment initiative in Southwestern Pennsylvania from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2024. The initiative will catalyze growth-stage investment into high-growth potential companies in the region to address declines in early venture capital availability. Idea Foundry will directly match and connect later-stage startup companies...

Artsquest in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania received a $100,365 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the National Leadership Grants program. The grant will fund the expansion of Artsquest's free arts programs and services to increase access and engagement for families, groups, and individuals of all backgrounds. Artsquest will design a range of educational, interpretive, and experiential programs and exhibitions at venues including the Artsquest Center,...

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $1,535,754 Project Grant on July 1, 2023 to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC), a not-for-profit organization. The grant funding is for the "Appalachian Area Development" program (CFDA 23.002), which aims to strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity in Appalachia through initiatives focused on entrepreneurial development, workforce skills, critical infrastructure, leveraging natural/cultural assets,...

The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded a $1,043,886 Project Grant to Favor Western PA, Bolivar Community Center Inc. under the Appalachian Area Development federal grant program (CFDA 23.002). The three-year award running from November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2024 will support activities focused on building community capacity and strengthening economic growth in Appalachia, Pennsylvania. Specifically, the funding will be used to invest in entrepreneurial and business development...