The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $276,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Western Piedmont Council of Governments (WPCOG) on December 1, 2024. The grant will fund a 2-year community revitalization project in North Carolina. WPCOG, a non-profit regional planning and economic development organization, will use the funding to deliver a range of services supporting economic development, workforce training, community...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $1,044,097 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Piedmont Triad Regional Council in North Carolina. This 3-year grant, with a period of performance from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026, will fund workforce training and development initiatives to strengthen the region's economic competitiveness and human capital. As a sub-recipient, Piedmont Triad Regional Council has a history of delivering...
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 $100,000 Project Grant to the Southwestern NC Planning & Economic Development Commission to support community infrastructure projects in North Carolina. This award is funded through ARC's Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), which aims to strengthen the region's economic competitiveness and support community and economic development. The grant has a performance period from Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2025. As the prime...
The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded a $115,050 Project Grant to the Piedmont Triad Regional Council through the Appalachian Area Development federal grant program (CFDA 23.002). The grant will support workforce training programs in North Carolina from December 2021 through November 2022. As outlined in the Appalachian Area Development program description, funding will target increasing education and skills of North Carolina residents to succeed in the regional economy. Specifically,...
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 $276,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Isothermal Planning & Development Commission in North Carolina. The grant, with a period of performance from January 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026, will support community revitalization initiatives in the region. As a council of governments, Isothermal Planning & Development Commission plans to leverage this ARC funding to facilitate strategic...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $100,000 Project Grant to the West Piedmont Planning District Commission (WPPDC) to support community infrastructure development. The grant is funded through the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), which aims to strengthen the regional economy and community development potential in Appalachia. Through this award, WPPDC will leverage its expertise in regional planning to deliver products and services that advance ARC's...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $145,180 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) to support community capacity building efforts and local development district assistance in North Carolina. PTRC, a regional planning organization, will use the funding to implement a range of initiatives including workforce training, substance abuse prevention, habitat restoration, and lead hazard control. As both a...
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...