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 $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 $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 $600,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Mcminn County, Tennessee. The grant supports a range of economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity building initiatives across the Appalachian region. Key focus areas include workforce training, community infrastructure improvements, business site development, career and technical education, healthcare access, and regional economic...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $742,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Joint Economic Development Board Of Unicoi County, Tennessee, Inc. The grant supports comprehensive economic and community development initiatives across the Appalachian region, with the goal of strengthening regional economies through investments in critical infrastructure, entrepreneurial development, workforce training, and community capacity building....
This federal Project Grant award of $12,728,945.00 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) is intended to provide business technical assistance to the Appalachian region. The grant, awarded on February 1, 2025, will support a range of economic development activities through the Appalachian Investors Alliance, a non-profit organization based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Key focus areas include workforce training, community...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $4,651,152 Project Grant to Marion County Government in Tennessee on March 1, 2024, under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant funding supports the county's career and technical education initiatives, which aim to strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity across the Appalachian region. As a sub-recipient, Marion County Government has also participated in other federal grant programs managed by...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $714,200 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Plateau Utility District Water in Wartburg, Tennessee. The grant funding will support community infrastructure improvements in the Appalachian region, which aligns with the program's strategic goals of investing in critical infrastructure to strengthen economic development and community capacity. The award has a performance period from May 1, 2025 to...
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 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded the First Tennessee Development District a $100,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to support community infrastructure development. The funding will be used over the period from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2025 to invest in critical infrastructure projects that strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity in the Appalachian region. The Appalachian Area Development program supports a...