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 (ARC) awarded a $2,963,680 Project Grant to the Ohio Valley Educational Service Center (Ohio Valley ESC) on October 1, 2024 under the Appalachian Area Development (CFDA 23.002) program. This three-year grant, running through May 2027, will support teacher training services across Ohio's Appalachian region. As a U.S. local government and school district entity, Ohio Valley ESC is strategically positioned to receive and manage federal grants that strengthen...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $800,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Weathersfield Township Trustees in Ohio. The grant will fund workforce training activities to strengthen economic development and address workforce challenges in the Appalachian region. The project will be completed by September 30, 2025. The Appalachian Area Development program supports a wide range of economic and community development initiatives...
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 $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 Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVDRC) was awarded a $350,000 project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program (CFDA 11.302) to develop and implement a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for a 12-county region in southern Ohio from January 2022 through December 2024. Through this funding, OVDRC will lead the CEDS planning process to engage public and...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $425,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the County Of Adams, doing business as the Adams County Auditor's Office, located in Ohio. This grant supports community infrastructure projects that strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity in the Appalachian region. The funding will be used for initiatives such as critical infrastructure investments, economic development strategies,...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $100,000 Project Grant to the Eastgate Regional Council of Governments in Ohio under the Appalachian Area Development (CFDA 23.002) program. The funding will support regional planning, strategy development, and technical assistance to strengthen the regional economy and infrastructure in northeast Ohio through June 30, 2025. Past ARC grants to Eastgate have focused on supporting economic development planning, pandemic recovery, and...
The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded a $108,695 Project Grant to the Washington County Joint Vocational School District, doing business as the Washington County Career Center High School, to support workforce training programs. The grant funding will support activities aligned with the Appalachian Area Development federal grant program objectives between May 1, 2021 and December 31, 2022. Specifically, the funding will increase the education, knowledge, skills, and health of Ohio...