Project Grant ARC25C22350
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $4,138,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Catalyst Connection, a non-profit organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The grant, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, will support Catalyst Connection's workforce training initiatives focused on advancing manufacturing capabilities, technology adoption, and regional economic development across the Appalachian...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $17,250,000 Project Grant (CFDA 23.002 - Appalachian Area Development program) to Catalyst Connection, a private non-profit organization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The grant, effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2027, will support Catalyst Connection in providing business technical assistance services to small manufacturers in southwestern Pennsylvania. This funding will enable Catalyst Connection to accelerate revenue growth,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $1.0 million to Tri County Workforce Investment Board Inc. under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) for a workforce training project spanning October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. As the prime grantee, Tri County Workforce Investment Board Inc. will deliver comprehensive workforce development and employment services across Pennsylvania's tri-county region, with particular emphasis on the...
- This federal Project Grant award of $480,000.00 was provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The award supports workforce training activities to be conducted by the University of Pittsburgh - Of The Commonwealth System Of Higher Education from January 2, 2025 through September 30, 2025. The Appalachian Area Development program aims to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across the...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $410,730 Project Grant to Alliance For Manufacturing & Technology Of The Southern Tier Inc. (Am & T) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) for the period of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2028. Am & T, a tax-exempt nonprofit organization based in Binghamton, New York, will expand workforce development and safety training programs targeting manufacturers and workers in the Southern...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $2.33M in Project Grant funding to the West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation (doing business as High Technology Foundation) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) on June 2, 2025, with a completion date of June 2, 2027. This award supports career and technical education initiatives designed to strengthen economic development and workforce capacity in the Appalachian region,...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Pittsburgh Scholar House, Inc. received a $574,420 Project Grant award from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) effective May 1, 2025, with completion targeted for April 1, 2028. The award supports workforce training initiatives in Pennsylvania, aligned with ARC's strategic mission to strengthen economic development and build community capacity across the Appalachian region. This funding...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Community College of Beaver County received a $608,746 Project Grant award from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), effective July 1, 2025 through July 1, 2026. As a career and technical education initiative, this award supports workforce development and skills training programs aligned with ARC's strategic mission to strengthen economic competitiveness and community capacity across the Appalachian...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded Catawba Valley Community College a $600,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027. The award funds workforce training and economic development services aligned with ARC's strategic priorities for strengthening the Appalachian region's competitiveness. These services support the college's established role as a regional leader in...
- The federal Project Grant award, totaling $843,375.00, was provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The award will support workforce training initiatives at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. CMU, a leading private research university, will leverage its expertise in areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced engineering to deliver specialized technical training and educational...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded Catalyst Connection a $1.0 million Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2028. This award supports workforce training initiatives designed to enhance resident education, knowledge, and skills throughout the Appalachian region and southwestern Pennsylvania. Catalyst Connection, a Manufacturing Extension Partnership center based in Pittsburgh, will deliver comprehensive workforce development services aligned with ARC's strategic goal to increase the education and competency of regional residents to succeed in the modern economy. Based on Catalyst Connection's demonstrated expertise and prior ARC funding, the organization will provide advanced manufacturing workforce training in emerging sectors including additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, automation, robotics, and cybersecurity. The training services will support both dislocated workers and incumbent workers seeking to enhance competitiveness in advanced manufacturing industries. As a tax-exempt nonprofit with extensive experience administering federal workforce programs, Catalyst Connection will leverage this funding to strengthen workforce capacity and economic competitiveness across small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises in the Appalachian region.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $500.0k | 9/22/25 |