The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $1,054,049 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Next Upstate, LLC, a non-profit organization based in Greenville, SC. The award, effective October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, will fund business and technical assistance activities to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across the 13-state Appalachian region. The Appalachian Area Development program is a...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $1,800,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Partner Community Capital, Inc. (doing business as Ncif), a non-profit community development financial institution based in West Virginia. The grant, awarded on October 1, 2024, will support Ncif's efforts to provide financing, technical assistance, training programs, and capacity building services to underserved communities in the Appalachian region,...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $600,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Land-0F-Sky Regional Council, a multi-county local government planning and development organization in Asheville, North Carolina. The grant, with a performance period from October 15, 2024 to October 15, 2026, will support the organization's efforts to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across western North Carolina....
The U.S. Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $750,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Team Pennsylvania Foundation, a non-profit organization. The grant will provide business technical assistance within the Appalachian region over a 3-year period from October 1, 2023 to October 1, 2026. The Appalachian Area Development program supports a wide range of economic and community development initiatives in the 13-state Appalachian region,...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $470,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to 'Round The Mountain: Southwest Virginia's Artisan Network on November 1, 2024. The grant will support economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity building initiatives across the 13-state Appalachian region through June 30, 2025. The ARC's Appalachian Area Development program funds a range of projects focused on workforce training, community...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $1,300,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Friends Of Southwest Virginia, a non-profit organization in Virginia. The grant will support a range of economic and community development initiatives across a 19-county and 4-city region in the Appalachian area of Virginia. Key focus areas include workforce training, community infrastructure improvements, business development, career and technical...
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 (ARC) awarded a $350,000 Project Grant to M-Ark Project Inc., a non-profit organization, under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant period runs from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. The funding will support business technical assistance and community development activities in the Appalachian region to strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity. Specific objectives include investing in entrepreneurial and...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $531,020 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Summit Academy of SC, located in Pickens, South Carolina. The grant, with a performance period from August 1, 2024 to May 15, 2025, will support the organization's efforts to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across the Appalachian region. The Appalachian Area Development program is a comprehensive federal initiative...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $100,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the West Virginia Department of Economic Development, doing business as the West Virginia Development Office. The award, which runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, will support the agency's RSBA ADMINISTRATIVE GRANT activities. The Appalachian Area Development program is a comprehensive federal grant initiative designed to strengthen economic...