The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $999,681 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Lee County, Mississippi on November 1, 2023. The grant will fund a transportation infrastructure project supporting regional economic development in the Appalachian region from 2023 to 2026. The Appalachian Area Development program aims to strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity through investments in critical infrastructure,...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $875,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Lee County, VA (doing business as Lee County Board of Supervisors) on October 1, 2024. The grant will fund community infrastructure improvements in the county, with a project completion date of September 30, 2025. As a local government entity, Lee County has a strong track record of managing federal grants and contracts, including previous awards from the...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $764,328 Project Grant on May 1, 2024 to the City of Amory, Mississippi under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant will support the Amory Police Department's community infrastructure development project over a project period from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2027. The Appalachian Area Development program funds a range of initiatives across the 13-state Appalachian region to strengthen regional economies through...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $606,894 Project Grant to the City of Tupelo, Mississippi on May 1, 2024 through the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). This grant funding supports the city's ongoing efforts to enhance community infrastructure and development initiatives. The grant will enable the City of Tupelo to undertake a range of projects focused on economic revitalization, public safety improvements, and community capacity building. Key planned...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $337,170 Project Grant to the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) under the ARC's Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) on July 1, 2024. The funding will support MDA's efforts to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across Mississippi's Appalachian counties. As a state government agency and regional economic development organization, MDA will use the grant to provide technical assistance,...
The Lawrence County Commission received a $2,500,000.00 Project Grant award from the Appalachian Regional Commission (CFDA 23.002 - Appalachian Area Development) on May 1, 2023. The grant funding will support business site development activities to strengthen the economic competitiveness of the Appalachian region. Specific objectives of the Appalachian Area Development program include investing in entrepreneurial and business development strategies, critical infrastructure like broadband and...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $6,829,375 Project Grant to the County of Marshall, doing business as the Marshall County Board of Supervisors, under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). This grant, with a performance period from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2027, will fund business site development and community infrastructure projects to strengthen the regional economy and build capacity in the Appalachian region. The grant recipient, a U.S. local...
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 $253,000 Project Grant to the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). This 2-year grant, awarded on July 1, 2023, supports MDA's efforts to strengthen economic development and community capacity building initiatives across the Appalachian region of Mississippi. The grant funding enables MDA to implement a range of activities focused on ARC's strategic goals, including investing in...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $625,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Pikeville City Government in Pikeville, Tennessee. The grant, awarded on October 1, 2024, will support a 3-year economic development initiative focused on strengthening the regional economy through activities such as workforce training, community infrastructure improvements, business site development, and career and technical education. The project aims...