Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Chesnee received a $1.88 million Project Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), awarded on June 2, 2025, for community revitalization initiatives in South Carolina. The grant, with a completion deadline of June 1, 2028, supports the ARC's mission to strengthen economic development and build community capacity across Appalachia through strategic investments aligned with the agency's five core goals: entrepreneurial and business development, resident education and skills enhancement, critical infrastructure investment, leveraging cultural and natural assets, and local leadership capacity building.

While specific project deliverables are not detailed in the award documentation, the funding is designated for community revitalization activities that must conform to South Carolina's state Appalachian development strategy. The grant will likely support infrastructure improvements, workforce development, economic development initiatives, or organizational capacity building—common project categories under ARC's Area Development program. The City of Chesnee will be responsible for project implementation and compliance with applicable federal requirements and audit standards throughout the three-year performance period.