Community infrastructure

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $100,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Cumberland Plateau Economic Development Commission in Virginia. The grant period runs from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025. The funding will support community infrastructure development projects within the Appalachian region of southwest Virginia, focusing on the Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, and Tazewell counties. As a designated Economic Development District, the Cumberland Plateau Economic Development Commission plays a critical role in coordinating regional economic strategies and providing technical assistance to local governments across its service area. The organization has a history of securing federal grants from agencies like the Economic Development Administration (EDA) and ARC to advance economic growth, infrastructure investment, and community capacity building initiatives in the Appalachian region.