Project Grant ARC24C21862

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $2,047,900.00 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Oakman Water Works, a U.S. local government entity located in Oakman, Alabama. The grant, awarded on July 1, 2024, will support community infrastructure improvements over a project period concluding on June 30, 2027. The Appalachian Area Development program is a comprehensive federal grant initiative designed to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across the 13-state Appalachian region. Specific objectives of the program include investing in critical infrastructure, leveraging regional cultural assets, and developing local leadership capabilities.