The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $619,660 Project Grant to Duquesne University under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) with a performance period from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027. This grant supports Duquesne University's provision of career and technical education services to the Appalachian region. The Appalachian Area Development program aims to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across the 13-state Appalachian...
The University of Pittsburgh was awarded a $480,000 Project Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) on January 2, 2025 under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant will support workforce training activities in the United States, with a project period running through September 30, 2025. The Appalachian Area Development program focuses on strengthening economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across the 13-state Appalachian region through...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $800,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Screen Arts Institute, a non-profit organization located in Shamokin, Pennsylvania. The grant, with a period of performance from October 1, 2024 to October 1, 2027, will support the Institute's career and technical education initiatives that aim to strengthen economic development, workforce training, and community capacity in the Appalachian region. The...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $500,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Rural Regional College of Northern Pennsylvania, doing business as Northern Pennsylvania Regional College. The grant, awarded on November 1, 2023, supports the college's delivery of educational achievement and attainment programs aimed at strengthening workforce skills, community capacity, and economic growth in the Appalachian region. Additionally, the...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $1,535,754 Project Grant on July 1, 2023 to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC), a not-for-profit organization. The grant funding is for the "Appalachian Area Development" program (CFDA 23.002), which aims to strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity in Appalachia through initiatives focused on entrepreneurial development, workforce skills, critical infrastructure, leveraging natural/cultural assets,...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $1,529,809.00 Project Grant on October 1, 2024 to the Center For Population Health, a non-profit organization located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. This grant is funded through the ARC's Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), which aims to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across the 13-state Appalachian region. The grant will support healthcare access initiatives in Pennsylvania over a project...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $5,860,660 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Enterprise Development Center of Erie County, Inc., a non-profit community development corporation in Pennsylvania. This 3-year grant, awarded in December 2024, will support a comprehensive community revitalization initiative focused on infrastructure improvements, entrepreneurship development, workforce training, and regional economic capacity...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded Westminster College a $874,703 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to deliver career and technical education programs in Pennsylvania. The grant will fund initiatives aimed at increasing local residents' skills and education, aligning with workforce development goals in the Appalachian region. As a sub-awardee, Westminster College has also received funding from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $930,232 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Inc., a non-profit organization in Pennsylvania. The grant funding will support workforce training initiatives over a 3-year period from June 2024 to May 2027. As a non-profit focused on social services, Catholic Charities has experience delivering comprehensive community-based programs, including workforce...
The federal Project Grant award of $688,000.00 was provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Pennsylvania's State System Of Higher Education Foundation. The award will fund a 3-year project starting on October 1, 2024 and ending on September 30, 2027. The project aims to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across the Appalachian region through activities supporting...