The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $279,467 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Shaping Our Appalachian Region Inc. (SOAR), a non-profit organization based in Pikeville, Kentucky. The grant supports SOAR's initiatives to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across the Appalachian region. Key products and services to be delivered include workforce training, community infrastructure improvements, business...
The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded Shaping Our Appalachian Region Inc. $312,500 under the Appalachian Area Development federal grant program (CFDA 23.002) for the SECTOR-BASED STRATEGIES project. The project funding period is from November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2022. The Appalachian Area Development program aims to strengthen the regional economy and build self-sustaining economic development. Funding supports activities aligned with ARC's strategic goals, including entrepreneurship...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $4,080,000 Project Grant to Backroads Of Appalachia, Inc., a non-profit organization based in Kentucky, under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The award, effective March 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028, will support a range of economic development, workforce training, and community capacity building initiatives in the Appalachian region. Specific products and services to be delivered include job training, support for...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $100,000 Project Grant to the Land-O-Sky Regional Council in North Carolina under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant supports the delivery of a range of community infrastructure and economic development services aligned with ARC's strategic goals. Key activities include providing technical assistance, planning, and implementation support for economic development initiatives, as well as workforce training, paid...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $626,000 Project Grant to Dream Coalition, Inc. under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to support workforce training initiatives in Kentucky. The funding will be used over a 2-year period from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2025 to strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity in the Appalachian region through workforce development activities. The Appalachian Area Development program aims to invest in...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $1,966,263 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Land-O-Sky Regional Council, a multi-county local government planning and development organization in North Carolina. This grant, with a period of performance from October 1, 2023 to October 31, 2026, will support the organization's sector-based strategies to strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity in the Appalachian region. Through...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $495,554 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Foothills Academy, Inc. in Albany, Kentucky. The grant will fund workforce training initiatives in the Appalachian region, with a project period from October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026. The Appalachian Area Development program supports a range of economic and community development projects across the 13-state Appalachian region, including workforce training,...
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 $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 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $776,430 Project Grant to Backroads Of Appalachia, Inc., a non-profit organization based in Kentucky, under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). This 3-year grant, effective March 1, 2025 through February 29, 2028, will support the organization's efforts to provide economic development opportunities, job training, and support for individuals in recovery in the Appalachian region. The grant funding will enable Backroads Of...