Mercy Health Youngstown LLC (doing business as ST Elizabeth Health Center) received a $500,640 Project Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) with an award date of May 1, 2025, and completion deadline of May 29, 2026. Based on the awardee's documented grant portfolio and mission alignment, this award supports career and technical education initiatives designed to enhance workforce skills and economic competitiveness within the Appalachian region served by the organization in Ohio.
While specific deliverables for this particular award are not detailed in the grant documentation, Mercy Health Youngstown LLC's historical grant activities indicate a focus on education, workforce development, and healthcare-related services for underserved populations in economically distressed areas. The funding aligns with ARC's strategic objectives to increase resident education, knowledge, and workforce skills while building organizational and community capacity for sustainable economic development across Appalachia.