The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $362,173 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Athens County Economic Development Council in Ohio. The grant will fund community infrastructure improvements and economic development initiatives in the Appalachian region over the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027. The ARC's Appalachian Area Development program aims to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $623,300 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Rural Action Inc., a non-profit community development organization in Appalachian Ohio. The grant supports "Sector-Based Strategies" to strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity in Appalachia. Specifically, the funding will enable Rural Action to provide backbone support and collaborative leadership for the Central Appalachian...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $4,944,700.00 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the County of Athens, Ohio. The grant, awarded on October 1, 2024, will support community infrastructure development projects across the county through September 30, 2031. The funding will enable the County of Athens to undertake a range of initiatives focused on strengthening the regional economy, improving residents' education and skills, investing...
The Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers' Coalition (AOMC) received a $2,044,887 Project Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development (CFDA 23.002) program. The grant, awarded on October 2, 2023, will fund the development of a business incubator program from 2023 to 2026. This initiative aims to strengthen the regional economy, invest in critical infrastructure, and build the capacity of local leaders and organizations to drive community and economic...
The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded a $966,320 Project Grant to the County of Athens, Ohio under the Appalachian Area Development federal grant program (CFDA 23.002) from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2024. The grant funding will support community infrastructure investments that strengthen economic competitiveness and development in the Appalachian region, consistent with the goals of the ARC program. Specifically, the County of Athens will leverage the funding to deliver projects...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $966,320 Project Grant to the County of Athens, operating as the Athens County Commissioners Office, to fund community infrastructure improvements in Athens County, Ohio. The federal grant award, issued on January 1, 2024 under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), will support broadband expansion, transportation upgrades, and water conservation efforts in the county. As a prime recipient and sub-recipient of federal grants,...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $3,104,250 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Tuscarawas County Economic Development Corporation, Inc. The award, effective October 1, 2023, will support a range of community infrastructure projects in Ohio to strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity in the Appalachian region. Eligible activities include investing in critical infrastructure such as broadband, transportation, and...
The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded Ohio University $625,142 under the Appalachian Area Development federal grant program (CFDA 23.002) to support workforce training initiatives from November 1, 2021 through April 30, 2023. As part of ARC's strategic focus on strengthening economic growth in the Appalachian region through entrepreneurship and workforce development, this Project Grant will fund Ohio University's delivery of workforce training programs and services. Specifically, the...
The federal Project Grant award for $120,000.00 was provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant was awarded on July 1, 2024 to the Ohio Department of Development (ODSA), a state government entity, to support a range of economic and community development initiatives across Ohio's Appalachian region. As a prime recipient, ODSA will strategically sub-award portions of the grant funding to local governments, non-profit...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $746,500 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Grow Ohio Valley, Inc., a non-profit organization based in Wheeling, West Virginia. This grant will support Grow Ohio Valley's initiatives to develop and strengthen the local food system, urban agriculture, and community economic development in the Ohio Valley region. Key activities funded through this award include creating food distribution networks,...