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23.001: Appalachian Regional Development (See individual Appalachian Programs)

Alternate Name: Appalachian Program

Overview

Program Number
23.001
Status
Inactive
Last Modified
Sept. 17, 2017
Date Posted
Sept. 17, 2017
Objective
To help the regional economy become more competitive by putting in place the building blocks for self-sustaining economic development, while continuing to provide special assistance to the Region's most distressed counties and areas. This program focuses on activities which support ARC's mission to innovate, partner, and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia. Activities funded must advance ARC's strategic plan. Specific program goals are: (1) Invest in entrepreneurial and business development strategies that strengthen Appalachia's economy; (2) Increase the education, knowledge, skills, and health of residents to work and succeed in Appalachia; (3) Invest in critical infrastructure—especially broadband; transportation, including the Appalachian Development Highway System; and water/wastewater systems; (4) Strengthen Appalachia's community and economic development potential by leveraging the Region's natural and cultural heritage assets; and (5) Build the capacity and skills of current and next-generation leaders and organizations to innovate, collaborate, and advance community and economic development. Specific objectives were developed for each goal. Grants are made either directly by the Commission or grants may supplement other Federal grants.
Type of Assistance
B - Project Grants
Applicant Eligibility
States, and through the States, public bodies and private nonprofit organizations. All proposed projects must meet the requirements of the State Appalachian plan and the annual State strategy statement, both of which must be approved annually by the Commission.
Beneficiary Eligibility
General public.
Grant Awards

Appalachian Regional Development (See individual Appalachian Programs) direct grants

Grant Opportunities

Appalachian Regional Development (See individual Appalachian Programs) grant and assistance application opportunities