Community capacity

Mountain Cap of West Virginia Inc A CDC received a $500,000 Project Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), awarded October 1, 2025, with completion targeted for September 30, 2026. The award supports community capacity building and organizational leadership development across West Virginia, advancing ARC's strategic mission to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia.

As a tax-exempt community development corporation based in Buckhannon, West Virginia, Mountain Cap will leverage this funding to strengthen the capacity and skills of current and next-generation leaders and organizations to innovate, collaborate, and advance community and economic development. This initiative aligns with the Appalachian Area Development program's fifth strategic goal of building organizational capacity, complementing Mountain Cap's broader portfolio of federal grants focused on homelessness prevention, housing stability, workforce development, and poverty alleviation throughout rural and distressed Appalachian West Virginia communities.