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 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $2,689,869 Project Grant on July 1, 2024 to the Greeneville Light & Water Commission in Tennessee under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant funding will support community infrastructure improvements to help strengthen the regional economy in Appalachia. Specific objectives include investing in critical infrastructure like broadband, transportation, and water/wastewater systems, as well as supporting business...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $1,136,988 Project Grant to the County of Knox, Tennessee on November 30, 2024 under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). This grant funding will support business site development activities in Tennessee over a 3-year period, with a final completion date of November 29, 2027. The Appalachian Area Development program is a comprehensive federal initiative designed to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $630,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Joint Economic Development Board of Unicoi County, Tennessee, Inc. The grant will support community infrastructure improvements and economic development initiatives in the Appalachian region. The award period runs from February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2028. The Appalachian Area Development program aims to strengthen economic development, infrastructure,...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded the First Tennessee Development District a $100,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to support community infrastructure development. The funding will be used over the period from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2025 to invest in critical infrastructure projects that strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity in the Appalachian region. The Appalachian Area Development program supports a...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $714,200 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Plateau Utility District Water, a non-profit organization located in Wartburg, Tennessee. The grant, with a performance period from May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2028, will support community infrastructure improvements in the Appalachian region. The ARC's Appalachian Area Development program focuses on strengthening economic development, infrastructure, and...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $930,600 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development (CFDA 23.002) program to the Morgan County Economic Development Board, Inc. in Tennessee. The grant is intended to support a range of economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity building initiatives across the 13-state Appalachian region. Specific project activities may include workforce training, community infrastructure improvements, business site development,...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $1,428,572.00 Project Grant to the Tri-County Railroad Authority in Tennessee under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant, which runs from March 1, 2024 to February 28, 2027, will support business site development to strengthen the regional economy and advance ARC's strategic goals. Specific objectives include investing in critical infrastructure, supporting entrepreneurial and business development, and leveraging...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $8,200,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Industrial Development Board of Grundy County, Tennessee. The grant funding will support a range of community infrastructure projects in the Appalachian region, including investments in broadband, transportation, and water/wastewater systems. The grant period runs from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026. The Appalachian Area Development program...
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...