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Area Development Program
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Open Date:
Close Date:
Eligible Recipients:
- Educational Institution
- Local Government
- Native/Tribal Entity
- Non-profit
- State Government
Program Purpose:
- Economic Development
- Education and Workforce Development
- Energy Infrastructure
- Other Infrastructure
- Telecommunications / Broadband
- Transportation Infrastructure
Reserved for Energy
Communities?
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Overview
This program is provided through the Appalachian Regional Commission, whose mission is to bring the 420-county Appalachian Region into socioeconomic parity with the nation. The Area Development program makes investments in two general areas: critical infrastructure and business and workforce development. Critical infrastructure investments mainly include water and wastewater systems, transportation networks, broadband, and other projects anchoring regional economic development. Business and workforce investments primarily focus on entrepreneurship, worker training and education, food systems, leadership, and other human capital development. In addition, ARC invests in Business Development Revolving Loan Funds to help the Region’s smaller businesses access capital.
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Funding Details
Funding Source:
- Ongoing Appropriation
Funding Type:
Total Amount Available:
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Applicant Guidance
https://www.arc.gov/area-development-program/ (ARC’s Area Development Program website)
Additional Resources:
ARC Project Guidelines (PDF:400 KB)
Grant Administration Manual for ARC Non-Construction Grant, Revised February 2020 (PDF: 1 MB)