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Appalachian Regional Development (See individual Appalachian Programs) is sponsored by APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION. 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. This listing is currently active.
Program number: 23. 001. Last updated on 2017-09-17.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 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. Eligible applicant types include: Interstate, Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, Intrastate, State, Other public institution/organization, Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Profit organization, Government - General. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Yes — Appalachian Regional Development (See individual Appalachian Programs) 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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