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APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION | South Carolina Department of Commerce The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is an economic development agency of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 423 counties across the Appalachian Region.
ARC’s mission is to innovate, partner and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia to help the Region achieve socioeconomic parity with the nation. ARC in South Carolina: Area Development Program South Carolina receives approximately $2 million in ARC Area Development funds annually; these funds may be available to eligible grantees through competitive grants. We anticipate approximately $2.
5 million will be available for competitive grants for 2022. To be eligible, a project must benefit one or more of the seven (7) counties in Appalachian South Carolina: Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg and Union.
Eligible applicants include : Building Appalachian Businesses: investments in entrepreneurial business development strategies that strengthen the economy of Appalachia Building Appalachia’s Workforce Ecosystem: investments in improved education, knowledge, skills and health of residents to work and succeed in Appalachia Building Appalachia’s Infrastructure: investments in critical infrastructure that is necessary for economic development to include broadband, transportation, water and wastewater Building Regional Culture and Tourism: investment in the region's natural and cultural heritage assets that strengthen Appalachia’s community and economic development potential Building Community Leaders and Capacity: investments that build the capacity and skills of current and next generation leaders and organizations to innovate, partner and advance community and economic development Construction Projects: $ 500,000 Non-Construction Projects: $ 250,000 Planning Projects: $ 50,000 70% Local funds or other sources: Greenville 50% Local funds or other sources: Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg 30% Local funds or other sources: Cherokee and Union (at-risk county status) *Additional leveraging is encouraged.
DEADLINES for Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg Counties November 22, 2021: Pre-Application (Application Requests) February 1, 2022: Full Application Due (By Invitation Only) Recommended Project Start Date: July-October DEADLINES for Union County January 14, 2022: Pre-Application (Application Requests) March 1, 2022: Full Application Due (By Invitation Only) Recommended Project Start Date: July-October ARC in South Carolina: Local Access Road Program (LAR) Upon completion of South Carolina’s portion of the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS), US Highway 25, remaining federal funds have been set aside to be used to fund local access roads that facilitate economic development and maximize the investment in the ADHS.
South Carolina has approximately $20 million in funds remaining for the LAR Grant Program. LAR projects require coordination with SCDOT prior to approval. The State may approve project funding of 100% annually.
Applicants are limited to governmental entities LAR Applications may be submitted anytime throughout the year Projects require ARC’s approval, SCDOT’s approval and FHWA’s approval Funds flow through FHWA and the SCDOT Projects are initiated by the State’s ARC Alternate Projects are approved for a specified dollar amount vs. cost to complete Federal-aid highway procedures govern the project implementation Local access road projects should be included in the State’s Multi-year Transportation Program Applications can be submitted to the State Program Manager at any time throughout the year.
ARC Forms and Program Information Application Request Form (Pre-Application) Full Application (By Invitation Only) Non-Construction Checklist ARC Executive Summary Template SF424b (Assurances Non-Construction) SF424d (Assurances Non-Construction) Click here for a printable form For a fillable form, click here to go to the SF 424 Family of Forms on grants.
gov ARC Investment Goals and State Strategies South Carolina State Strategy Document (2021-2022) South Carolina Development Plan (2020-2023) Do you have questions about ARC? For questions or more information, contact the ARC State Program Manager at (803) 413-6774. Email the State Program Manager
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community-based organizations, public and private non-profit organizations, educational institutions, Local Development Districts (LDDs), local and state governments in ARC-designated counties in South Carolina. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows FY2022 estimated at $2.5 million. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Area Development Funds (South Carolina) is funded by SC Department of Commerce. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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