The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TDECD) was awarded a $165,000 Project Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant, awarded on October 1, 2024, will support TDECD's efforts to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across Tennessee's Appalachian region. The ARC Appalachian Area Development program provides federal grant funding to support a wide range...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $273,300 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TDECD). The award, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, will support the state's efforts to strengthen economic development, infrastructure, and community capacity across Tennessee's Appalachian region. The Project Grant will enable TDECD to implement a range of strategic initiatives...
The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded a $393,352 Project Grant to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development under the Appalachian Area Development federal grant program (CFDA 23.002). The grant will support the delivery of services focused on strengthening Tennessee's regional economy and building local capacity for self-sustaining economic growth through June 30, 2022. Specifically, funding will be used to invest in entrepreneurship and business development, workforce...
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development received a $510,000 Project Grant award from the Appalachian Regional Commission (CFDA 23.002 - Appalachian Area Development) to support economic and community development initiatives in Tennessee's Appalachian region. This three-year grant, awarded on August 1, 2023, will enable the agency to invest in critical infrastructure, entrepreneurial and business development strategies, workforce training, and efforts to leverage the...
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development received a $156,000 Project Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission under the Appalachian Area Development (CFDA 23.002) program. The grant period is from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024. The grant supports activities that advance the Appalachian Regional Commission's strategic plan, including investing in entrepreneurial and business development, increasing the education and skills of residents, investing in critical...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $136,000 Project Grant to the Upper Cumberland Development District, a U.S. local government entity, to support the "Appalachian Area Development" program (CFDA 23.002). The grant funding will be used to strengthen economic growth and community capacity in the Appalachian region of Tennessee through June 30, 2025. Key activities to be delivered include entrepreneurship and business development, education and workforce training,...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $630,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Joint Economic Development Board of Unicoi County, Tennessee, Inc. The grant aims to support community infrastructure development in Tennessee. The project will span from February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2028. The Appalachian Area Development program is a comprehensive federal initiative designed to strengthen economic development, infrastructure,...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $507,400 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Morgan County Economic Development Board, Inc. in Tennessee. The grant funding will support the organization's efforts to strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity in the Appalachian region. Specific activities to be carried out under this three-year award include investing in critical infrastructure such as broadband, transportation,...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $1,428,572.00 Project Grant to the Tri-County Railroad Authority in Tennessee under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant, which runs from March 1, 2024 to February 28, 2027, will support business site development to strengthen the regional economy and advance ARC's strategic goals. Specific objectives include investing in critical infrastructure, supporting entrepreneurial and business development, and leveraging...
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), a civilian federal agency, awarded a $1,325,235 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to The Cocke County Partnership Inc., a non-profit organization, on October 30, 2023. This 3-year grant will support community infrastructure development in Tennessee. Specific project activities and initiatives to be delivered through this funding were not detailed, but the Appalachian Area Development program typically invests...