The County of Somerset, Pennsylvania was awarded a $1,860,638 Project Grant by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) on April 7, 2025. This federal grant program supports a wide range of economic and community development initiatives across the 13-state Appalachian region, with a focus on strengthening infrastructure, workforce training, business development, career/technical education, and community capacity building. The County of Somerset has used this funding to deliver a variety of services and projects that align with the program's strategic objectives. This includes workforce training programs, community infrastructure improvements, business site development, and regional economic diversification efforts. The county has also utilized the grant to provide services such as congregate and home-delivered meals for seniors, preventative health services, transportation infrastructure maintenance, housing rehabilitation, addiction treatment programs, and disaster recovery assistance. These efforts are delivered through a network of sub-awards to state agencies, non-profit organizations, and other local government entities within the Appalachian region.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $930.3k | 4/15/25 |