Federal Grant Award Summary

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded Community Action Committee of Pike County a $714,285 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to support workforce training initiatives in economically distressed Appalachian communities. The three-year award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, funds workforce development services designed to increase the education, knowledge, and skills of residents in rural Appalachian Ohio to enhance their competitiveness in the regional economy. As a comprehensive community services provider based in Piketon, Ohio, the organization will leverage this funding to deliver workforce training programs that align with ARC's strategic objective to build capacity and strengthen economic growth across the Appalachian region.

The grant supports the awardee's established workforce development operations in Pike County and surrounding rural Appalachian areas, complementing the organization's broader portfolio of federal funding for community development, healthcare, early childhood education, and housing services. This ARC funding represents a significant investment in human capital development within a region designated for special economic assistance, addressing barriers to employment and economic self-sufficiency for economically disadvantaged populations across multiple counties.