Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) (Kentucky)

 
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    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Kentucky Department for Local Government

    Summary

    The ARC is a federal-state economic development program designed to assist in the economic development of Appalachia through a diversity of projects in the areas of public infrastructure (water, sewer, solid waste, housing, and telecommunications), human resource development (education/workforce development, affordable/accessible healthcare, and leadership development) and business/entrepreneurial development.

    Historically, the far eastern region of Kentucky has lagged behind the rest of the nation in terms of economic development. The ARC grant program provides the region with financial assistance in creating jobs, developing a workforce, and providing health care and education services.

    Goals for 2016-2020 include: 

    • Economic Opportunities: Invest in entrepreneurial and business development strategies that strengthen Appalachias economy. 
    • Ready Workforce: Increase the education, knowledge, skills, and health of residents to work and succeed in Appalachia. 
    • Critical Infrastructure: Invest in critical infrastructure–specially broadband; transportation, including the Appalachian Development Highway System; and water/wastewater systems. 
    • Natural and Cultural Assets: Strengthen Appalachias community and economic development potential by leveraging the Regions natural and cultural heritage assets.
    • Leadership and Community Capacity: Build the capacity and skills of current and next-generation leaders and organizations to innovate, collaborate, and advance community and economic development.

    In Kentucky, examples of eligible projects include: Water/sewer line extension and treatment expansion; Telecommunication/broadband deployment; Learning center development; Education/workforce development training; Industrial site development; Asset-based development planning/activities; and Leadership development/civic capacity building.


    Projects funded in these program areas create thousands of new jobs; improve local water and sewer systems; increase school readiness; expand access to health care; assist local communities with strategic planning; and provide technical and managerial assistance to emerging businesses. 


    For information regarding Kentucky's strategic goals and objectives, visit: https://kydlgweb.ky.gov/Documents/ARC/2024%20ARC%20Strategy%20Statement.pdf

     

    History of Funding

    None is available.

    Additional Information

    A list of eligible counties, including distressed and at-risk designations, can be viewed at: http://kydlgweb.ky.gov/Documents/ARC/2022%20County%20Economic%20Status%20and%20Map.pdf

    Contacts

    Scott Sharp

    Scott Sharp
    1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 340
    Frankfort, KY 40601
    (502) 892-3476
    (502) 573-2939
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are community-based organizations, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, Local Development Districts (LDDs), and local governments in Kentucky's Appalachia Region.  This includes the 54 most eastern and south central counties of the state - Adair, Bath, Bell, Boyd, Breathitt, Carter, Casey, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Cumberland, Edmonson, Elliott, Estill, Fleming, Floyd, Garrard, Green, Greenup, Harlan, Hart, Jackson, Johnson, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lewis, Lincoln, McCreary, Madison, Magoffin, Martin, Menifee, Metcalfe, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Nicholas, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Powell, Pulaski, Robertson, Rockcastle, Rowan, Russell, Wayne, Whitley, and Wolfe.

    Deadline Details

    The last deadline to submit pre-applications is October 31, 2023. Full applications are accepted by invitation only. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.

    Award Details

    Awards may be up to $400,000. The average grant size is $275,000. Cost sharing/matching of 50% the total award is required. Projects located in ARC-designated distressed counties may decrease that cost sharing/matching requirement to 20%. Similarly, projects in ARC-designated at-risk counties may decrease cost sharing/matching requirements to 30%.

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