Community infrastructure

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $100,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission, a local planning commission, to support community infrastructure projects. The funding will be used for activities that advance ARC's strategic goals, such as investing in critical infrastructure (e.g. broadband, transportation, water/wastewater systems), strengthening the regional economy through entrepreneurial and business development strategies, and building community capacity and leadership. As a sub-awardee, the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission has previously leveraged ARC grants and other federal funding sources to conduct economic development planning, implement workforce development initiatives, assess and clean up contaminated properties, and partner with state agencies on infrastructure and transportation projects.