The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $746,500 Project Grant to Grow Ohio Valley, Inc., a non-profit organization based in Wheeling, West Virginia. The grant is funded through the ARC's Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), which aims to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across the Appalachian region. The grant will support Grow Ohio Valley, Inc.'s initiatives to develop and enhance local food systems, urban agriculture, and...
The Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers' Coalition (AOMC) received a $2,044,887 Project Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development (CFDA 23.002) program. The grant, awarded on October 2, 2023, will fund the development of a business incubator program from 2023 to 2026. This initiative aims to strengthen the regional economy, invest in critical infrastructure, and build the capacity of local leaders and organizations to drive community and economic...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $3,494,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Youngstown Edison Incubator Corp, doing business as Youngstown Business Incubator (YBI), with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026. The grant will fund YBI's efforts to stimulate entrepreneurship and economic development in the Appalachian region through its comprehensive business incubator services. This includes providing...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $2,360,500 Project Grant under its Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Advantage Valley Inc., a non-profit community development organization in West Virginia. The grant will fund a 3-year initiative to provide business technical assistance, economic development, and community infrastructure support across the Appalachian region. Key focus areas include workforce training, business development services, and community-driven...
The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded Ohio University $625,142 under the Appalachian Area Development federal grant program (CFDA 23.002) to support workforce training initiatives from November 1, 2021 through April 30, 2023. As part of ARC's strategic focus on strengthening economic growth in the Appalachian region through entrepreneurship and workforce development, this Project Grant will fund Ohio University's delivery of workforce training programs and services. Specifically, the...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $2,963,680 Project Grant on October 1, 2024 to the Ohio Valley Educational Service Center (Ohio Valley ESC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). This three-year grant, running through May 2027, will fund teacher training services across Ohio's Appalachian region. As a local government and school district entity, Ohio Valley ESC will use the grant to enhance educational capacity and support teachers through targeted...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $608,140 Project Grant under its Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to The Reach Initiative, Inc. located in Charleston, West Virginia. The funding will be used over the 2-year period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026 to support a range of activities focused on strengthening economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across the Appalachian region. Based on the program description, the grant will likely...
The federal Project Grant award for $120,000.00 was provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant was awarded on July 1, 2024 to the Ohio Department of Development (ODSA), a state government entity, to support a range of economic and community development initiatives across Ohio's Appalachian region. As a prime recipient, ODSA will strategically sub-award portions of the grant funding to local governments, non-profit...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $857,143 Project Grant to the Cherokee Farm Development Corp, a non-profit organization located in Tennessee, to support a Business Incubator program. The grant, which runs from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026, is funded through the ARC's Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The Business Incubator program aims to strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity in the Appalachian region by investing in...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $3,104,250 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Tuscarawas County Economic Development Corporation, Inc. The award, effective October 1, 2023, will support a range of community infrastructure projects in Ohio to strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity in the Appalachian region. Eligible activities include investing in critical infrastructure such as broadband, transportation, and...