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Find similar grants2026 Virginia Appalachian Regional Commission Grant (ARC) program is sponsored by Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Supports projects in Virginia's Appalachian region focused on infrastructure improvements, job creation, small-business support, downtown revitalization, and workforce development. Nonprofits are eligible applicants.
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Virginia Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) | DHCD Virginia Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) tamarah. holmes@dhcd. virginia.
gov bill. hartley@dhcd. virginia.
gov Virginia’s Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) funding fosters economic development and improves the quality of life for our Appalachian citizens. ARC provides assistance in the long-term development of a chronically depressed multi-state region, which includes 25 counties and eight independent cities in Virginia.
ARC invests in water and sewer service to communities, workforce training for skilled trades and professionals, regional economic restructuring efforts, and heritage and cultural tourism. Other funds seek to build a strong and sustainable asset-based economy, bringing jobs and prosperity to Appalachian communities while preserving their character.
2026 Virginia Appalachian Regional Commission Application and Program Handbook The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has released the 2026 Virginia Appalachian Regional Commission Application and Program Handbook. Projects that leverage Virginia's rich cultural, natural, community, structural, business and economic assets are eligible for funding.
Additionally, energy efficiency improvements are fundable as a part of an eligible project. The Virginia ARC program may also be available to help with the development of an access road to support the location or expansion of an industry.
Click Here for the FY2026 ARC Handbook Click Here to View the How-to-Apply Workshop Slides Virginia ARC Four-Year Development Plan The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has released the Virginia Appalachian Regional Commission Four-Year Development Plan.
It details the goals of our state projects and highlights the ways that Virginia will continue to meet the diverse and changing needs of the Appalachian Region of Virginia by targeting and focusing the resources and strategies that mirror ARC's defined goals and objectives of the region, as well as the Commonwealth's priorities.
Click Here to View the Four-Year Development Plan Grassroots participation is encouraged in projects funded with ARC grants, and eligible candidates include localities, planning district commissions (PDCs), educational institutions, health organization, nonprofit organizations and others.
2026 ARC How-to-Apply Workshop: How-to-Apply Workshop Recording How-to-Apply Workshop Slides Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) LENOWISCO Planning District Commission Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission Mount Rogers Planning District Commission New River Valley Planning District Commission Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission West Piedmont Planning District Commission 600 East Main Street, Suite 300
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible candidates include localities, planning district commissions (PDCs), educational institutions, health organizations, and nonprofit organizations within Virginia's Appalachian region. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (totaling $8.4 million recommended for 2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
2026 Virginia Appalachian Regional Commission Grant (ARC) program is funded by Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Virginia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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