Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Eden Community Development Corp received a $100,000 Project Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), awarded September 1, 2025, with completion targeted for February 28, 2027. The grant supports workforce training initiatives in South Carolina, aligning with ARC's strategic objectives to increase education, knowledge, and skills among Appalachian residents to enhance their capacity to work and succeed in the region's economy. This funding represents ARC's commitment to regional economic development through human capital investment, a core component of the agency's mission to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth across Appalachia.

While specific implementation details are not provided in the award documentation, the workforce training project will advance ARC's goal of developing the region's workforce capabilities. The grant operates within ARC's broader portfolio of entrepreneurial development, infrastructure investment, and organizational capacity-building initiatives, with applications requiring state member approval and alignment with state development strategies. Processing and fund administration will follow standard ARC procedures, with the grant subject to applicable federal audit and compliance requirements.