Project Grant ARC25C22441
- This $2,041,823 Project Grant award from the Appalachian Regional Commission's (ARC) Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) will fund a workforce training initiative by the Foundation For Appalachian Kentucky Inc. The project aims to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity in the Appalachian region. Specifically, it will support diverse economic development strategies, including workforce training, entrepreneurship support, agricultural development,...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $495,554 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Foothills Academy, Inc. in Albany, Kentucky. The grant will fund workforce training initiatives in the Appalachian region, with a project period from October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026. The Appalachian Area Development program supports a range of economic and community development projects across the 13-state Appalachian region, including workforce training,...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $626,000 Project Grant to Dream Coalition, Inc. under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to support workforce training initiatives in Kentucky. The funding will be used over a 2-year period from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2025 to strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity in the Appalachian region through workforce development activities. The Appalachian Area Development program aims to invest in...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $250,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Kentucky Rural Water Association, Inc. to support community infrastructure improvements in Kentucky. The grant has an award date of October 1, 2024 and a completion date of September 30, 2025. The Appalachian Area Development program is a comprehensive federal grant initiative designed to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $250,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority Incorporated, also doing business as First Frontier Appalachian Trails, with an award date of October 1, 2023 and a completion date of September 30, 2026. This grant supports a wide range of activities to strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity in the Appalachian region, including...
- This $648,095 Project Grant awarded by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC, CFDA 23.002 Appalachian Area Development) will support workforce training programs delivered by the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) and its Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College (SKCTC) campus. The funding will enable SKCTC to provide mining safety training, STEM education initiatives, and other workforce development activities aimed at strengthening the regional economy...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded Hazard Community and Technical College, a sub-awardee of the Kentucky Community & Technical College System, a $1,250,000 Project Grant (CFDA 23.002 - Appalachian Area Development) to provide adult education programs, academic instruction, workforce training, career planning, and other support services to students and residents in the Appalachian region of Kentucky. The award aims to strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $2,046,936 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Kentucky Community And Technical College System (KCTCS), doing business as Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College (SKCTC). This 3-year grant, effective from October 1, 2024 to October 1, 2027, will support SKCTC's efforts to provide workforce training, career and technical education, and community development initiatives across...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $279,467 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to Shaping Our Appalachian Region Inc. (SOAR), a non-profit organization in Kentucky. The grant supports a range of initiatives focused on community capacity building, economic development, and workforce training across West Virginia's Appalachian region. Key products and services to be delivered include entrepreneurship education, digital inclusion outreach,...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $180,641 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Appalachian Artisan Center of Kentucky, Inc. on October 1, 2023. This one-year grant supports the Center's mission to provide training, capacity building, and support for artisans and cultural heritage assets in the Appalachian region. The award will fund the Center's educational programs, entrepreneurial support, and economic development initiatives...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded Foundation For Appalachian Kentucky Inc. a Project Grant of $631,381.00 under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) on September 1, 2025, with completion targeted for August 31, 2028. The award supports an Educational Achievement/Attainment initiative in Kentucky, aligning with ARC's strategic objectives to increase the education, knowledge, skills, and health of residents across the Appalachian region. Given the awardee's demonstrated track record in workforce development and community capacity building—including prior initiatives in workforce training, entrepreneurship support, and professional development—the funded project is positioned to advance economic competitiveness and educational outcomes in southeastern Kentucky. The specific products and services delivered through this grant will focus on building educational capacity and improving attainment metrics within the region, contributing to ARC's broader mission of fostering self-sustaining economic development in distressed Appalachian areas. The funding will support activities designed to strengthen community infrastructure for education and workforce development, with Foundation For Appalachian Kentucky serving as the implementing organization responsible for project execution and outcomes reporting through the established grant completion deadline.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $500.0k | 9/12/25 |