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 $2,478,075 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). This 2-year grant, effective from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026, will support a range of economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity building initiatives across West Virginia. The grant funding will enable the West Virginia...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $3,736,847 Project Grant to the Region I Planning & Development Council in West Virginia under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant, with a performance period of November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2027, will support the council's efforts to develop economic strategies and local development district assistance programs to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across the...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $2,360,500 Project Grant under its Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Advantage Valley Inc., a non-profit community development organization in West Virginia. The grant will fund a 3-year initiative to provide business technical assistance, economic development, and community infrastructure support across the Appalachian region. Key focus areas include workforce training, business development services, and community-driven...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $1,054,049 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Next Upstate, LLC, a non-profit organization based in Greenville, SC. The award, effective October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, will fund business and technical assistance activities to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across the 13-state Appalachian region. The Appalachian Area Development program is a...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $2,300,000 Project Grant on October 1, 2023 to the Steubenville Historic Landmarks Foundation in West Virginia. This grant, funded through the ARC's Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), will support community revitalization efforts over a three-year period ending on September 30, 2026. The project aims to strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity in Appalachia by investing in critical infrastructure,...
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...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $5,350,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Gauley River Public Service District in West Virginia. This federal grant will support community infrastructure improvements in the Appalachian region over a 3-year period from September 2024 to August 2027. The grant aims to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity in the Appalachian region by investing in critical...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $1,800,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Partner Community Capital, Inc. (doing business as Ncif), a non-profit community development financial institution based in West Virginia. The grant, awarded on October 1, 2024, will support Ncif's efforts to provide financing, technical assistance, training programs, and capacity building services to underserved communities in the Appalachian region,...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $150,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Region I Planning & Development Council in West Virginia. The grant will support the development of community infrastructure and economic development initiatives in the Appalachian region. The Region I Planning & Development Council, an inter-municipal planning entity, will use the funding to conduct strategic planning, undertake feasibility...