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The County of Morgan, West Virginia received a $164,736 Project Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) effective October 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. This award supports economic development and infrastructure improvements aligned with the county's strategic priorities, with a particular emphasis on career and technical education and workforce training initiatives. The funding advances ARC's mission to strengthen community capacity and economic growth across the Appalachian region by investing in entrepreneurial development, skills enhancement, and critical infrastructure that positions the county for self-sustaining economic development.

As an active federal grant recipient since 2006, County of Morgan has demonstrated capacity to manage complex federal programs. Beyond this prime award, the county has leveraged additional federal resources through sub-grant partnerships with entities including the Division of Emergency Management and Go33 Justice & Community Services, which have funded emergency management operations, workforce development, substance use treatment expansion, and school-based prevention and mentoring programs. This comprehensive portfolio of federal investments reflects the county's strategic approach to addressing workforce development, community resilience, and economic opportunity across multiple sectors.