The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $600,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Mcminn County, Tennessee. The grant, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026, will support economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity building initiatives across the Appalachian region. Key focus areas include workforce training, community infrastructure improvements, business site development, career and...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $930,600 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Morgan County Economic Development Board, Inc. in Tennessee. The grant will fund a 3-year initiative from May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2028 to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity in the Appalachian region. Key products and services to be delivered include workforce training, community infrastructure improvements, business...
The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded a $393,352 Project Grant to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development under the Appalachian Area Development federal grant program (CFDA 23.002). The grant will support the delivery of services focused on strengthening Tennessee's regional economy and building local capacity for self-sustaining economic growth through June 30, 2022. Specifically, funding will be used to invest in entrepreneurship and business development, workforce...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $4,651,152 Project Grant to Marion County Government in Tennessee on March 1, 2024, under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant funding supports the county's career and technical education initiatives, which aim to strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity across the Appalachian region. As a sub-recipient, Marion County Government has also participated in other federal grant programs managed by...
The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded a $1.789 million Project Grant to the Paulding County Board of Commissioners under the Appalachian Area Development federal grant program (CFDA #23.002) for the period of February 1, 2021 through January 31, 2024. Funding will support business site development activities that align with program goals of strengthening Appalachia's economy and increasing education and skills of local residents. Specifically, the grant will fund infrastructure and...
The Lawrence County Commission received a $2,500,000.00 Project Grant award from the Appalachian Regional Commission (CFDA 23.002 - Appalachian Area Development) on May 1, 2023. The grant funding will support business site development activities to strengthen the economic competitiveness of the Appalachian region. Specific objectives of the Appalachian Area Development program include investing in entrepreneurial and business development strategies, critical infrastructure like broadband and...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $507,400 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Morgan County Economic Development Board, Inc. in Tennessee. The grant funding will support the organization's efforts to strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity in the Appalachian region. Specific activities to be carried out under this three-year award include investing in critical infrastructure such as broadband, transportation,...
The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded a $663,000 Project Grant to the County of Cocke, Tennessee under the Appalachian Area Development federal grant program (CFDA 23.002). The three-year award running from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024 will support community infrastructure investments. Specifically, funding will go toward building critical infrastructure, especially broadband and transportation, to strengthen the region's economic competitiveness and build its community and economic...
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development received a $156,000 Project Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission under the Appalachian Area Development (CFDA 23.002) program. The grant period is from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024. The grant supports activities that advance the Appalachian Regional Commission's strategic plan, including investing in entrepreneurial and business development, increasing the education and skills of residents, investing in critical...
The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded a $270,650 Project Grant to the Mississippi Development Authority under the Appalachian Area Development federal grant program (CFDA 23.002) for the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The grant funding will support activities focused on strengthening Mississippi's regional economy and building community capacity, as outlined in the Appalachian Regional Commission's strategic plan. Specifically, the funding will be used to invest in...