Federal Grant Award Summary
Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Company received a $2.72 million Project Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), awarded October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2028. The grant is designated specifically for workforce training activities that strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across the Appalachian region. As a tax-exempt nonprofit volunteer fire department based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the organization will utilize this funding to enhance its operational capabilities and workforce development initiatives that support emergency response services and community safety.
The Appalachian Area Development program supports regional economic competitiveness through strategic investments aligned with the ARC's mission to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth. This award positions Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Company to advance workforce education and skills development while strengthening its operational infrastructure and organizational capacity, consistent with the program's objective to increase the education, knowledge, and skills of Appalachian residents and build the capacity of organizations to innovate and advance community development.