Project Grant ARC25C18721
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Conserving Carolina, a non-profit organization based in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The award, dated June 3, 2024, with a completion date of June 2, 2025, will support Conserving Carolina's efforts to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across the Appalachian region. Specifically, the grant funding will enable...
- This federal Project Grant award of $999,879.00 was provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) with an award date of October 1, 2024 and an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2027. The grant recipient, Land-0F-Sky Regional Council, is a multi-county local government planning and development organization located in Asheville, North Carolina that serves Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, and Transylvania Counties. Through...
- The federal Project Grant award in the amount of $734,364.00 was provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission (CFDA 23.002 Appalachian Area Development) to Blue Ridge Community College, a state-controlled higher education institution in North Carolina. The grant funding supports the college's Career & Technical Education programs, which aim to build the skills of regional residents and promote economic growth in the Appalachian region. Through this award, Blue Ridge Community College...
- This $718,949 Project Grant award, funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), is intended to support economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity-building initiatives across the 13-state Appalachian region. The award, made to Favor Laurel Highlands (UEI: WUXBYA8D7HS3) and effective from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2028, will fund a range of eligible activities aligned with the program's five strategic goals:...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $600,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Land-0F-Sky Regional Council, a multi-county local government planning and development organization located in Asheville, North Carolina. The award period is from October 15, 2024 to October 15, 2026. Through this federal grant, the Land-0F-Sky Regional Council will deliver a range of services focused on economic development, workforce training, aging...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $3,960,000 Project Grant to the Blue Grass Resource Center in Virginia under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). This federal grant supports a 3-year project to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across the 13-state Appalachian region. Funded activities will focus on entrepreneurial and business development, education and workforce training, critical infrastructure investment,...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded a $100,000 Project Grant to the Evergreen Heritage Center Foundation, Inc. under the Appalachian Area Development federal grant program (CFDA 23.002). The funding will support the Foundation's efforts to strengthen economic growth in Appalachia through heritage tourism and community development initiatives from November 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. As the goal of the Appalachian Area Development program is to help the regional economy become more...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $470,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to 'Round The Mountain: Southwest Virginia's Artisan Network. The award, dated November 1, 2024, will support the organization's efforts to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across Southwest Virginia through June 30, 2025. The funding will be used to advance ARC's strategic goals of supporting entrepreneurial and business...
- The Appalachian Artisan Center of Kentucky, Inc. received a $379,850 Project Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission's Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) on October 18, 2025. This grant supports the organization's efforts to preserve and promote the cultural heritage and economic development of the Appalachian region. Specifically, the funding will enable the Appalachian Artisan Center to implement a range of initiatives, including workforce training, studio instruction in fiber and...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $225,000 Project Grant to 'Round The Mountain: Southwest Virginia's Artisan Network under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). This grant, with a performance period from December 1, 2023 to December 1, 2024, will support community revitalization efforts in Virginia. The Appalachian Area Development program funds a wide range of initiatives aimed at strengthening the regional economy and building community capacity across...
This $407,569 Project Grant award was provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission (CFDA 23.002 Appalachian Area Development) to Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, Inc. for a 2-year period from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027. The funding will support Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, Inc., a non-profit organization serving as the regional steward of Appalachian traditions in North Carolina. Key activities include honoring elders, engaging new generations, and implementing programs related to music, craft, foodways, the outdoors, and native wisdom. The grant will enable the organization to build capacity, deliver arts and cultural initiatives, and support tourism within the Blue Ridge region. This award complements additional federal funding received by Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, Inc. from the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Department of the Interior National Park Service in recent years for organizational development, community programming, and management plan implementation.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $203.6k | 9/22/25 |