Federal Grant Assistance
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is a regional economic development agency that represents a partnership at the federal, state, and local levels. ARC’s mission is to innovate, partner, and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia.
ARCs grant funding focus areas include Business Development/Entrepreneurship, Physical Infrastructure, Health Care, Education/Training, and Leadership Development/Civic Capacity. ARC funds projects through the Area Development and Local Access Road Programs.
Economic Development Administration (EDA)
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) works in partnership with state and local governments, regional economic development districts, public and private nonprofit organizations, and Indian tribes. EDA helps distressed communities address problems associated with long-term economic distress, as well as sudden and severe economic dislocations. EDA was established to generate jobs, help retain existing jobs, stimulate economic growth in economically distressed areas.
EDA programs promote comprehensive innovation based economic development efforts to enhance the competitiveness of regions; support technology led development, accelerate new business development and enhance the ability of regions to capitalize on opportunities presented by free trade, resulting in increased private investment and higher skill, higher-wage jobs.