Blue Mountain College received a $605,800 Project Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), awarded on September 1, 2025, with completion targeted for September 30, 2027. The grant funds specialized career and technical education (CTE) training programs designed to address workforce development needs in the Appalachian region, with service delivery focused in Mississippi.
This award represents one component of the institution's broader federal investment portfolio in workforce and educational advancement. The funding supports the delivery of technical training initiatives that align with ARC's strategic objectives to increase the education, knowledge, and skills of regional residents and strengthen economic competitiveness across Appalachia. The CTE program complements Blue Mountain College's existing nursing education and workforce training initiatives, collectively positioning the institution as a regional educational hub serving the Appalachian area's labor market demands through federally supported postsecondary and workforce development services.