The Mount Rogers Planning District Commission received a $100,000 Project Grant award from the Appalachian Regional Commission's Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA #23.002) to support community infrastructure projects. The two-year grant running from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025 will fund the Commission's work to strengthen economic growth in southwest Virginia through activities aligned with the ARC strategic plan such as investing in entrepreneurship and business development, education, critical infrastructure like broadband and transportation, leveraging heritage assets, and building regional leadership capacity. As the designated Local Development District, the Commission provides regional planning services and supports local economic development efforts in the grant service area.
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