Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Southern Tier Health Care System, Inc. received a $262,758 Project Grant award from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), effective October 1, 2025, with a completion date of March 31, 2027. The award supports healthcare access initiatives in rural Appalachian communities across New York, with the organization delivering services to underserved populations in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua counties.

The grant funds health education, job training, and workforce development services designed to address critical healthcare and employment gaps in the rural service area. The organization's federal grant portfolio emphasizes telemedicine delivery, substance use disorder prevention and treatment education, and career and technical education in health and wellness fields. These initiatives align with ARC's strategic objectives to increase education and health outcomes for residents while building organizational and community capacity in the Appalachian region.