Community infrastructure

County of Forest received a $1.57 million Project Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), awarded on October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2028. The grant supports community infrastructure development activities aligned with ARC's strategic objectives to strengthen economic competitiveness and build community capacity across the Appalachian region. As a civilian assistance award, the funding is directed toward infrastructure improvements that serve the Forest County region in Pennsylvania.

The specific products and services delivered through this grant fall under ARC's community infrastructure investment category, which typically encompasses projects such as broadband expansion, transportation improvements, water and wastewater system upgrades, and community capacity building initiatives. This award represents the third consecutive Project Grant received by County of Forest from ARC since 2021, demonstrating the county's sustained engagement in regional infrastructure development and its alignment with Pennsylvania's Appalachian development strategy. The county serves as the prime awardee, with implementation coordinated through the Forest County Courthouse Division.