The U.S. Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $1,849,402.00 Project Grant to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) on November 1, 2024. The grant is part of 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. Through this award, Virginia Tech will leverage its expertise in engineering, science, technology, and advanced research to support various federal initiatives across domains such as national defense, healthcare, environmental studies, aerospace, and cybersecurity. The grant will fund a 3-year research and evaluation project focused on advancing the Appalachian region's economic competitiveness, capacity, and sustainability through innovative strategies and solutions.
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