The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $165,000 Project Grant under its Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TDECD). The grant is intended to support TDECD's efforts to strengthen the regional economy by investing in critical infrastructure, entrepreneurial development, workforce training, and community capacity building across Tennessee's Appalachian counties. As a primary federal grant recipient, TDECD has the flexibility to subaward funds to local governments, non-profits, and other entities to implement targeted economic and community development strategies, particularly in underserved and rural areas of the state. The award period runs from Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025.
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