The County of Walker, Georgia was awarded a $868,282 federal Project Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission's Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) on June 1, 2024. The funding will support a range of economic and community development initiatives in the Appalachian region, including investments in critical infrastructure, entrepreneurial development, workforce training, and community capacity building. Key focus areas include strengthening the regional economy, improving education and skills, enhancing transportation and broadband connectivity, and developing local leadership capabilities. The grant is part of the Appalachian Regional Commission's strategy to foster self-sustaining economic growth and improve quality of life across the 13-state Appalachian region, with a particular emphasis on economically distressed areas.
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