Appalachian Local Development District Assistance
Active
- Assistance listing
- 23.009
- Grant awards
- 1,026 $82,780,611 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- (LDD)
- Assistance types
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- Project Grant
- Block Grant
- Eligible applicants
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- Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals
- Beneficiaries
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- Anyone/general public
- Treasury account
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- 46-0200-0-1-452
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Appalachian Regional Commission funds Local Development District administrative operations across Appalachian multicounty areas under CFDA 23.009, with the most recent grant awards dated January 1, 2025.
The program provides planning and development resources to build technical competence in sound development assistance and advance Appalachian Regional Development objectives. Grant funding supports Local Development District (LDD) administrative operations — the core activity reflected in recent awards. All proposed projects must align with State Appalachian Plan and Strategy Statements, which are submitted to the Commission annually prior to the Fall Commission meeting. Applications require approval by both the State Member and the Federal Co-Chair, with decisions typically made within 45 days of receipt. Recipients must maintain records for at least three years and comply with ARC Travel Regulations, ARC Section 302A Guidelines, and applicable OMB Circulars.
Awards are exclusively Project Grants, representing 1,024 of 1,026 total awards in the portfolio. The Appalachian Regional Commission is the sole funding agency, obligating $82.8 million in federal dollars across 1,026 awards, with combined federal and non-federal contributions totaling $161 million — indicating recipients are cost-sharing or leveraging matching funds. Award activity has remained consistent at approximately 70 grants annually over the past five years, ranging from 66 to 78 awards per year between 2022 and 2025.
Recent awards show a range of award values. January 2025 grants included Project Grant ARC25C2324 for $981,948, Project Grant ARC25C2337 for $700,000, and Project Grant ARC25C701G for $594,932, representing the larger end of the distribution. Smaller awards in the same cohort ranged from $30,600 to $350,000. A January 2024 award to ARC24C703A was $350,000. All recent awards carry twelve-month performance periods ending December 31 of their award year.
The source contains no information about currently open grant opportunities or application deadlines.
Objective and description
- Objective
To provide planning and development resources in multicounty areas; to help develop the technical competence essential to sound development assistance; and to meet the objectives stated under the program entitled Appalachian Regional Development (23.001).
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Multicounty organizations certified by the State.
- Beneficiary eligibility
Multicounty organizations.
- Credentials and documentation
Certificate by the Governor. State Appalachian Plan and Strategy Statement must describe the procedures for the participation of local development districts in the Appalachian development planning process.
- Uses of assistance
For administrative expenses, including technical services of certified local development districts; in addition to the uses and use restrictions detailed in the Appalachian Regional Development Program (23.001), the local development district may use grant funds for the purchase of real estate and vehicles; and for space improvement and construction only with the express approval of ARC. Funds may be used only in the performance of grantees program and in accordance with the budget, and amendments thereto, as approved by the Commission.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Assistance is provided annually for 12 months.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
The State Alternate's Office is the coordinator for the Governor for Appalachian investments. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program.
- Application procedure
Applications are approved by the State Member of ARC and the Federal Co-Chair. All proposed projects must meet the requirements of the State Appalachian Plan and Strategy Statement. Strategy statements are submitted to the Commission for approval annually prior to the Fall Commission meeting. A letter of transmittal signed by the State Member and Standard Form 424 are required.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
See APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS.
- Award procedure
Upon determination that the State approved project is eligible within a Commission approved Appalachian State Development Plan and Strategy Statement, the Federal Co-chairman determines that the project satisfies all Federal requirements.
- Time to approval or disapproval
Usually within 45 days after the receipt of the application at the Commission.
- Renewals
Renewals and amended applications follow the same procedures as the original application.
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 1,026 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board | $3,870,121 | 5% |
| 2 | Southern Tier West Regional Planning & Development Board | $3,179,493 | 4% |
| 3 | STC Planning Board | $2,789,579 | 3% |
| 4 | Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association | $2,306,224 | 3% |
| 5 | Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission | $2,279,824 | 3% |
| 6 | Northwest Georgia Regional Commission | $2,225,641 | 3% |
| 7 | South Carolina Appalachian Council Of Governments | $2,112,098 | 3% |
| 8 | Buckeye Hills Hocking Valley Region | $2,040,424 | 2% |
| 9 | Georgia Mountains Regional Commission | $1,884,621 | 2% |
| 10 | Tri County Council For Western Maryland, Inc. | $1,614,069 | 2% |
10 of 101 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | $9,333,048 |
| FY2024 | $8,975,560 |
| FY2023 | $8,353,221 |
| FY2022 | $9,716,577 |
| FY2015 | $1,310,925 |
| FY2014 | $6,753,915 |
| FY2013 | $5,740,674 |
| FY2012 | $7,125,163 |
| FY2011 | $7,575,581 |
| FY2010 | $704,407 |
| FY2009 | $6,766,652 |
| FY2008 | $6,795,372 |
| FY2006 | $3,224,262 |
| FY2005 | $405,254 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 23.009?
Assistance Listing 23.009 is Appalachian Local Development District Assistance, a federal grant program run by Appalachian Regional Commission.
What is the CFDA number for Appalachian Local Development District Assistance?
Its CFDA number is 23.009: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 23.009 awarded?
1,026 grant awards under 23.009 have obligated $82,780,611 in federal funds to 101 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 23.009?
The recipients obligated the most under Appalachian Local Development District Assistance are Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board ($3,870,121), Southern Tier West Regional Planning & Development Board ($3,179,493) and STC Planning Board ($2,789,579).
How much did 23.009 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 23.009 obligated $9,333,048 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
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