The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $123,643 Project Grant to Frostburg State University, a public institution in Maryland, to enhance the university's organizational capacity. Funded through the ARC's Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), this 2-year grant aims to build the institution's capabilities to support economic and community development initiatives in the Appalachian region. The grant will enable Frostburg State University to strengthen its academic offerings, research activities, and outreach efforts, particularly in areas such as workforce training, entrepreneurial development, and leveraging regional cultural assets to drive economic growth. This award builds upon Frostburg State University's history of federal grant funding from agencies like the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Geological Survey, further demonstrating the institution's role in advancing education, research, and community development in the Appalachian region.
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