Grow Ohio Valley Inc. received a $121,850 project grant award from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Research, Technical Assistance, and Demonstration Projects program (CFDA 23.011) to operate a business incubator in West Virginia from April 2021 through December 2021. The grant aimed to expand knowledge of the Appalachian region through supporting the establishment of entrepreneurial businesses. As the awardee, Grow Ohio Valley Inc. utilized the funding to...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $3,104,250 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Tuscarawas County Economic Development Corporation, Inc. The award, effective October 1, 2023, will support a range of community infrastructure projects in Ohio to strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity in the Appalachian region. Eligible activities include investing in critical infrastructure such as broadband, transportation, and...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $362,173 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Athens County Economic Development Council in Ohio. The grant will fund community infrastructure improvements and economic development initiatives in the Appalachian region over the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027. The ARC's Appalachian Area Development program aims to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity...
The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded Ohio University $625,142 under the Appalachian Area Development federal grant program (CFDA 23.002) to support workforce training initiatives from November 1, 2021 through April 30, 2023. As part of ARC's strategic focus on strengthening economic growth in the Appalachian region through entrepreneurship and workforce development, this Project Grant will fund Ohio University's delivery of workforce training programs and services. Specifically, the...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $631,674 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACEnet), a non-profit community development corporation in Athens, Ohio. The award, with a period of performance from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026, will support ACEnet's efforts to strengthen economic development, community capacity, and sustainable local food systems in the Appalachian Ohio region....
The Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers' Coalition (AOM) received a $715,081 Rural Business Development Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service under the Rural Business Development Grant program. The two-year grant will support AOM's delivery of technical assistance, training, and other services to help small and emerging businesses in rural Ohio communities strengthen their economies. The Rural Business Development Grant program aims to promote sustainable...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $746,500 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Grow Ohio Valley, Inc., a non-profit organization based in Wheeling, West Virginia. The grant funding supports Grow Ohio Valley's initiatives to develop and strengthen local food systems, urban agriculture, and community economic development in the Ohio Valley region. Key products and services to be delivered through this grant include creating food...
The federal Project Grant award for $120,000.00 was provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant was awarded on July 1, 2024 to the Ohio Department of Development (ODSA), a state government entity, to support a range of economic and community development initiatives across Ohio's Appalachian region. As a prime recipient, ODSA will strategically sub-award portions of the grant funding to local governments, non-profit...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $12,893,127 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Ohio & Lee Township Water Sewer Authority. The grant, with a performance period from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2027, will support community infrastructure improvements in Ohio. The Appalachian Area Development program aims to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across the 13-state Appalachian region through...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $676,590 Project Grant to Ohio University under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) with a performance period from July 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025. The grant supports research and analysis to assess the feasibility and economic impact of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) use cases for airports in the Appalachian region. Key tasks include evaluating airport characteristics, infrastructure, and readiness for AAM operations, as well...