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Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Area Development Program (South Carolina) is sponsored by Appalachian Regional Commission (administered in SC by the South Carolina Department of Commerce). ARC invests in the region's economic and community development through grants.
The Area Development Program focuses on building Appalachian businesses, workforce ecosystems, infrastructure, regional culture and tourism, and community leaders and capacity.
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Appalachian Regional Commission – SC CDBG Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) 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 $3 million will be available for competitive grants for 2026. To be eligible, a project must be located in the seven-county region of Appalachia and benefit residents of 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: $1,000,000 Non-Construction Projects: $250,000 Planning Projects: $60,000 70% Local funds or other sources for Greenville County (Competitive County Status) 50% Local funds or other sources for Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg Counties (Transitional County Status) 30% Local funds or other sources for Cherokee County (At-Risk County Status) 20% Local funds or other sources for Union County (Distressed County Status) Additional leveraging is encouraged.
November 17, 2025: Pre-Application Requests Due February 2, 2026: Full Applications 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 $10 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 Preliminary Engineering, Right-of-Way and Construction Applications can be submitted to the State Program Manager at any time throughout the year.
ARC Forms and Program Information Pre-Application Request Form - Updated 10/2023 Full Application (By Invitation Only) ARC Special Provisions - Revised 5/2023 ARC Start-Up Checklist Updated 3/2026 Construction Checklist - Updated 11/2020 Non-Construction Checklist - Updated 11/2020 ARC Executive Summary Template - Updated 11/2020 SF424b (Assurances Non-Construction) SF424d (Assurances Construction) For a fillable form, click here to go to the SF 424 Family of Forms on grants.
gov Click here for a printable form ARC Quick Facts 2020-2021 ARC Investment Goals and State Strategies SC State Strategy Statement - 2023-2024 South Carolina ARC Development Plan 2024-2027 Do you have questions about ARC? For questions or more information, contact the ARC State Program Manager at (803) 734-0429. Email the State Program Manager
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and local agencies; government entities; local governing boards; and non-profit organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows south Carolina receives approximately $2 million annually, with $3 million anticipated for competitive grants in 2026. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Area Development Program (South Carolina) is funded by Appalachian Regional Commission (administered in SC by the South Carolina Department of Commerce). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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