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Area Development Program - Appalachian Regional Commission ARC’s Area Development program relies on a flexible “bottom up” approach to economic development, empowering Appalachian communities to work with their state governments to design impactful investment opportunities supporting our mission and investment priorities .
All ARC Area Development grant proposals originate at the state level in consultation with the ARC state program manager . Managing Construction Projects ARC’s investments in roads, buildings, water systems, broadband networks and other brick-and-mortar projects are administered by a designated Basic Agency, a federal or state public agency experienced at managing federal construction grants.
Basic Agencies oversee environmental reviews, construction progress, grant payments and reimbursements, and all federal, state and local compliance issues. ARC’s Basic Agency Partners Managing Non-Construction Projects ARC’s non-construction investments in workforce training, food systems, asset development and other human capital initiatives are mostly managed directly by ARC staff.
Successful grant applications will be assigned to an appropriate ARC subject matter expert who will monitor progress and facilitate payments. Access to Capital Projects Access to Capital projects help local organizations deploy capital investment and financing for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Projects have unique application requirements and operating guidelines.
Broadband projects help address unmet needs and create connections to help Appalachian communities thrive. Projects have unique application requirements and operating guidelines. Local Access Road Projects Local Access Road projects offer flexible funding to connect communities to regional transportation networks.
Projects have unique application requirements and operating guidelines. If you’re interested in applying for an Area Development grant, check out these resources. If you’ve already received an Area Development award, use these resources to manage your grant.
ARC’s Investment Priorities for Appalachia State Plans and Strategies Match Requirements for ARC Grants
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States, their subdivisions and instrumentalities and private nonprofit agencies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $250,000 - $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Appalachian Area Development accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no single fixed deadline. Check the official notice for any cycle-specific review dates.
Yes — Appalachian Area Development is offered by APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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