Federal Grant Award Summary

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $1.29 million to the City of Waverly, Ohio on October 1, 2025, under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The project grant, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2028, funds community infrastructure development in Waverly, OH 45690. This award aligns with ARC's strategic mission to strengthen economic competitiveness and build community capacity across the Appalachian region through investments in critical infrastructure, including transportation, water/wastewater systems, and broadband connectivity.

Under this Project Grant, the City of Waverly will deliver infrastructure improvements designed to support regional economic development and enhance community capacity. The funding supports ARC's core objectives to invest in critical infrastructure and strengthen Appalachia's economic development potential. As part of the broader ARC portfolio, this community infrastructure project contributes to the Commission's ongoing efforts to build the foundation for self-sustaining economic development while providing targeted assistance to distressed counties and areas within the Appalachian region.