The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $259,597 Project Grant to United Way of Southwest Virginia under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to support community revitalization efforts in the region. The grant, awarded on December 1, 2024, will fund initiatives focused on improving infrastructure, public health outcomes, and general community well-being in Southwest Virginia over a 2-year period ending on November 30, 2026. United Way of Southwest Virginia, a non-profit organization, has a history of successfully implementing similar ARC grants, including a $1.1 million community revitalization project from 2021-2024 and a $337,604 health promotion grant from 2020-2021. The organization also has experience as a subrecipient on grants related to epidemiology and laboratory capacity for infectious diseases. This latest ARC grant award demonstrates the Commission's continued investment in strengthening regional economies and building community capacity across the Appalachian region.
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