Project Grant ARC25C22459
- This federal Project Grant award of $428,000.00 was provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant aims to strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity in the Appalachian region through a range of activities, including investing in critical infrastructure, entrepreneurial and business development strategies, workforce training, education initiatives, healthcare access, and efforts to leverage the...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $699,440 in Project Grant funding to the Outdoor Business Alliance, Outdoor Gear Builders division, under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) for organizational capacity building activities. The award, effective October 1, 2025, through October 1, 2028, supports initiatives aligned with ARC's strategic mission to strengthen economic growth and community capacity across the Appalachian region. Based...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $400,000 in Project Grant funding to the Southwestern NC Planning & Economic Development Commission for Business Site Development activities, with an award date of October 1, 2025, and a completion deadline of September 30, 2027. This grant falls under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), which supports economic development and infrastructure initiatives across the 13-state Appalachian region....
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary Appalachian State University received a $940,520 Project Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The award supports career and technical education initiatives in North Carolina, aligning with ARC's strategic objectives to increase resident education, knowledge, and skills to strengthen economic competitiveness across the Appalachian...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $166,000 to Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation on January 1, 2026, under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The award, with a completion date of December 31, 2026, supports organizational capacity building initiatives in North Carolina as part of ARC's broader mission to strengthen economic development and community capacity across the 13-state Appalachian region. While specific project...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Springs Group, Inc. received a $512,391 Project Grant award from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The award supports workforce training initiatives in North Carolina, aligned with ARC's strategic objectives to enhance the education, knowledge, and skills of residents to work and succeed in Appalachia. As a project grant under ARC's Area...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded Catawba Valley Community College a $600,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027. The award funds workforce training and economic development services aligned with ARC's strategic priorities for strengthening the Appalachian region's competitiveness. These services support the college's established role as a regional leader in...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Town of Forest City received an $887,000 Project Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), awarded September 1, 2025, with completion targeted for August 30, 2028. This award supports community infrastructure improvements designed to strengthen economic development, enhance workforce education and skills, and build community capacity within the Appalachian region. The funding advances ARC's...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, Inc. a $407,569 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) for the performance period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027. This award provides business technical assistance to support organizational capacity building and the delivery of arts and cultural programming throughout the Blue Ridge region of North Carolina. The funded activities align...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded Fletcher Group Inc. a $13.4 million Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) on August 1, 2025, with a completion date of July 31, 2030. The award funds technical assistance and workforce training initiatives to address substance use disorder (SUD) and support recovery housing in rural Appalachian communities. Fletcher Group serves as the prime awardee and lead implementer,...
Federal Project Grant Award Summary Grahamtown Team received a $143,000 project grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), awarded on September 1, 2025, with a completion deadline of February 28, 2027. The award supports development initiatives in North Carolina aligned with ARC's strategic objectives to strengthen economic competitiveness and build sustainable community capacity across the Appalachian region. While specific project deliverables are not detailed in the award documentation, funding under this program typically supports activities in areas such as entrepreneurial and business development, workforce education and skills training, critical infrastructure improvements (including broadband and transportation), leveraging cultural and natural heritage assets, and organizational capacity building for local leadership. The award demonstrates ARC's commitment to supporting regional economic development through investments that advance self-sustaining economic growth while providing targeted assistance to distressed areas.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $100.0k | 9/17/25 |