Project Grant ARC25C22542
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded an $8.1 million Project Grant to the McDowell County Public Service District (PSD) under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307). The funding will support Phase III of the Elkhorn Water Project, which will provide reliable potable water and fire protection services to approximately 50 businesses in Welch, West Virginia on April 28, 2022. The businesses currently lack public sewage infrastructure...
- County of McDowell received a $663,810 project grant award from the Appalachian Regional Commission under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant funding will support community infrastructure improvements over a three year period from March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2026. The Appalachian Area Development program focuses on strengthening the regional economy and building community capacity through strategic investments in entrepreneurship, education, critical...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $234,240 Project Grant (CFDA 23.002 Appalachian Area Development) to the West Virginia Rural Water Association, Inc., a non-profit organization, to support community infrastructure projects in West Virginia's Appalachian region. This grant will enable the West Virginia Rural Water Association to undertake water and wastewater system upgrades to enhance the regional economy and assist distressed areas in Appalachia. As a sub-grantee, the...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $1,770,532 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the County of McDowell, a U.S. local government entity in North Carolina. The grant funding will support community infrastructure improvements in the Appalachian region, including investments in critical areas such as transportation, water/wastewater systems, and broadband. As a sub-grantee, the County of McDowell has also received pass-through funding from...
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $10.7 million Project Grant to the Pocahontas County Public Service District under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The funding will support the expansion of water service for Pocahontas County and Snowshoe Resort in Durbin, West Virginia. Specifically, the grant will enable construction of a new 1,500 gallon per minute water treatment plant to replace an undersized existing facility. It will also...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $4,325,000 Project Grant to the Hamlin Public Service District in West Virginia 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 by investing in critical infrastructure, particularly broadband, transportation, and water/wastewater systems. The funding will support a range of community infrastructure projects over a three-year...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $5,350,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Gauley River Public Service District in West Virginia. This federal grant will support community infrastructure improvements in the Appalachian region over a 3-year period from September 2024 to August 2027. The grant aims to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity in the Appalachian region by investing in critical...
- This $9.5 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) will fund construction of a new water treatment plant in McAlpin, West Virginia. The plant will provide water service to 233 industrial and commercial customers in the area to enable industry expansion and assist the local economy's recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is expected to directly support the creation of 22 new...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded a $4,450,000 Project Grant to the Walnut Creek Water Company, a non-profit organization, under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant funding will support community infrastructure development in Ohio over a 3-year period from August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2026. The Appalachian Area Development program aims to strengthen the regional economy, enhance community development, and invest in critical infrastructure such as water and...
- The Mingo County Public Service District (PSD) was awarded a $8,435,833 project grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development (CFDA 23.002) program. The funding will be used to support community infrastructure improvements and development efforts across West Virginia over a project period from January 5, 2026 to January 4, 2029. The ARC's Appalachian Area Development program focuses on strengthening economic competitiveness, investing in critical...
The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded a $7,752,000 Project Grant to Mcdowell County PSD, a local government entity in West Virginia, to support community infrastructure development. The funding is provided through the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), which aims to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across the Appalachian region. Mcdowell County PSD will use the grant to deliver critical infrastructure and utility services to the McDowell County region, including initiatives such as the Elkhorn Water Project to provide potable water and fire protection to approximately 50 businesses, and the construction of a decentralized wastewater treatment system in Iaeger, WV to serve 119 customers. The grant will also support workforce development programs for sustainable careers in the water sector through partnerships with West Virginia University Research Corporation. These projects demonstrate Mcdowell County PSD's strategic approach to improving local infrastructure, environmental systems, and economic opportunities in a region significantly impacted by industrial decline and pandemic-related challenges.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $3.5m | 9/11/25 |