The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $437,726 Project Grant (CFDA 23.011 - Appalachian Research, Technical Assistance, and Demonstration Projects) to Legal Aid of West Virginia, Inc. on October 1, 2024 for a workforce training program. The project aims to deliver targeted workforce training and development services to low-income individuals and families across West Virginia, with a focus on supporting vulnerable populations. As a non-profit organization specializing in legal...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $100,000 Project Grant to the Bel-O-Mar Regional Council, a U.S. local government entity, under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant supports the Council's efforts to foster cooperative community and economic development initiatives in West Virginia. The funding will enable the Council to provide planning, programming, implementation, and development services for local and regional plans, programs, and projects that...
The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded a $100,974 Project Grant to the West Virginia School of under the Appalachian Area Development federal grant program (CFDA 23.002) to support research and evaluation activities from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. As the parent organization of the awardee, the State of West Virginia will also support delivery of products and services under this award. The grant funding will allow the awardees to advance the goals of the Appalachian Area...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $3,736,847 Project Grant to the Region I Planning & Development Council in West Virginia. The grant, awarded under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), will support the development of economic strategies and local development district assistance programs. This funding aims to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across the Appalachian region. The grant has an award date of November 1,...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $150,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Region 2 PLG & Dev Council, a not-for-profit organization based in West Virginia. The grant, awarded on February 1, 2025, will support the implementation of community infrastructure projects in West Virginia, with a planned completion date of September 30, 2026. The Region 2 PLG & Dev Council has a history of managing complex, multi-year...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $2,478,075 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the West Virginia Department of Economic Development, operating as the West Virginia Development Office. The grant, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026, will fund a range of economic and community development initiatives across West Virginia. Key focus areas include workforce training, community infrastructure...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $680,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Region 4 Planning And Development Council in West Virginia. The grant will support a range of economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity building initiatives across the council's five-county service area in rural Appalachia. Key project activities include workforce training, community infrastructure improvements, business development,...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $350,000 Project Grant to M-Ark Project Inc., a non-profit organization, under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant period runs from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. The funding will support business technical assistance and community development activities in the Appalachian region to strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity. Specific objectives include investing in entrepreneurial and...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $100,000 Project Grant to Region 2 PLG & Dev Council, a not-for-profit organization in West Virginia, under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant supports the organization's efforts to carry out community infrastructure projects in the Appalachian region, aligning with ARC's strategic goals of investing in critical infrastructure, strengthening economic development potential, and building community capacity. As...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $107,100 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Alpine Heritage Preservation Incorporated, a non-profit organization located in Thomas, West Virginia. The grant, with an award date of October 1, 2024 and an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2025, is intended to support the organization's efforts to build organizational capacity. The Appalachian Area Development program focuses on strengthening...