Federal Grant Award Summary

Frostburg State University received a $714,286 Project Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award supports organizational capacity building initiatives designed to strengthen the university's ability to advance community and economic development in the Appalachian region, consistent with ARC's strategic objectives to build leadership capacity and foster innovation and collaboration among organizations and current and next-generation leaders.

As a public higher education institution and state entity within the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University leverages this funding to enhance its organizational infrastructure and capabilities to deliver regional economic and educational services. The award aligns with ARC's mission to support self-sustaining economic development across Appalachia, with the university's established track record of managing federal grants across multiple agencies and conducting workforce development, research, and community engagement initiatives that support the region's economic competitiveness and workforce needs.