Project Grant ARC24C21767

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $159,191,000 Project Grant to the West Virginia Department of Economic Development, doing business as the West Virginia Development Office, under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant, awarded on June 1, 2024, will support a range of community infrastructure projects and economic development initiatives across West Virginia over a 3-year period, with a completion date of May 30, 2027.

The West Virginia Development Office, as the primary economic development agency for the state, will administer the federal grant funds and sub-award them to local governments, non-profit organizations, and community action agencies to implement projects. Key focus areas include water and sewer infrastructure improvements, broadband expansion, park and trail development, small business counseling, energy efficiency upgrades for low-income households, and workforce development programs for the tourism industry. The grant aligns with the ARC's strategic objectives to strengthen regional economies, invest in critical infrastructure, enhance workforce skills, and build community capacity across the Appalachian region.