The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $630,000.00 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Joint Economic Development Board of Unicoi County, Tennessee, Inc. The award, effective February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2028, will support community infrastructure improvements in Tennessee. The Appalachian Area Development program is a comprehensive federal initiative designed to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $295,563 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development on July 1, 2025. The grant will support a range of economic development and community enhancement initiatives across Tennessee, with a focus on the Appalachian region, through June 30, 2026. Key activities may include infrastructure improvements, workforce training, business development, and...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $1,428,572.00 Project Grant to the Tri-County Railroad Authority in Tennessee under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant, which runs from March 1, 2024 to February 28, 2027, will support business site development to strengthen the regional economy and advance ARC's strategic goals. Specific objectives include investing in critical infrastructure, supporting entrepreneurial and business development, and leveraging...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $625,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Pikeville City Government in Pikeville, Tennessee. The grant, awarded on October 1, 2024, will support a 3-year economic development initiative focused on strengthening the regional economy through activities such as workforce training, community infrastructure improvements, business site development, and career and technical education. The project aims...
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development received a $510,000 Project Grant award from the Appalachian Regional Commission (CFDA 23.002 - Appalachian Area Development) to support economic and community development initiatives in Tennessee's Appalachian region. This three-year grant, awarded on August 1, 2023, will enable the agency to invest in critical infrastructure, entrepreneurial and business development strategies, workforce training, and efforts to leverage the...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), a civilian federal agency, awarded a $1,325,235 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to The Cocke County Partnership Inc., a non-profit organization, on October 30, 2023. This 3-year grant will support community infrastructure development in Tennessee. Specific project activities and initiatives to be delivered through this funding were not detailed, but the Appalachian Area Development program typically invests...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $8,200,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Industrial Development Board of Grundy County, Tennessee. The grant funding will support a range of community infrastructure projects in the Appalachian region, including investments in broadband, transportation, and water/wastewater systems. The grant period runs from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026. The Appalachian Area Development program...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $5,127,671 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Thrive Regional Partnership, Inc. located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The award, which commenced on January 1, 2025 and is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2029, will support sector-based strategies to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across the 13-state Appalachian region. The grant funding will be used to...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $273,300 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TDECD). The award, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, will support the state's efforts to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across Tennessee's Appalachian region. The Project Grant will enable TDECD to implement a range of strategic initiatives...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $715,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the East Tennessee State University Research Foundation. The grant will fund a business incubator project at the East Tennessee State University Innovation Lab in Johnson City, Tennessee with a performance period from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027. The project aims to strengthen the regional economy by supporting entrepreneurial and business development...