Area Development Program

About this funding opportunity

Area Development Program

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.

Within the scope of our strategic plan, ARC’s 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.

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. Specialized Projects 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.

Learn More Broadband Projects

Broadband projects help address unmet needs and create connections to help Appalachian communities thrive. Projects have unique application requirements and operating guidelines.

Learn More 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.

Learn More Resources

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Topic areas: Public Policy and Governance, Housing and Community Development, Workforce Development, Social Innovation and Community Development, Energy and Environment, Agriculture and Food, Transportation and Mobility.

Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Area Development Program is administered by Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), listed via Appalachian Regional Commission.