ST. Joseph's Center received a $200,000 Project Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), awarded on September 1, 2025, with completion targeted for June 30, 2026. The grant funds workforce training activities in Pennsylvania, supporting the ARC's strategic objective to increase the education, knowledge, and skills of residents to work and succeed in the Appalachian region.
As a non-profit organization headquartered in Scranton, Pennsylvania, ST. Joseph's Center will deliver these workforce training services, leveraging its established expertise in providing support services to vulnerable populations, particularly individuals with intellectual disabilities. The organization's track record of successfully administering federal grants through state agencies and regional development commissions positions it to effectively implement workforce development initiatives that align with the ARC's mission to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia.
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