The City of Newport was awarded a $1,250,000 Project Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) on September 1, 2023. The grant will fund a range of community infrastructure projects in Newport, Tennessee to strengthen the regional economy and build local capacity. Specific activities may include investments in critical infrastructure such as broadband, transportation, and water/wastewater systems, as well as support for entrepreneurial and business development strategies, workforce training initiatives, and efforts to leverage the region's natural and cultural heritage assets. This grant is part of the Appalachian Regional Commission's broader mission to innovate, partner, and invest to spur economic growth and improve quality of life in the Appalachian region.
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