Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $5 Million in Appalachian Grants

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $5 Million in Appalachian Grants

Tweet RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that he is recommending 13 projects for funding by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), totaling $5.356 million in grants. ARC will finalize approval of these project awards later this year.  “These projects represent the strong entrepreneurial spirit and economic innovation of the Appalachian region,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “ARC plays a crucial role in empowering our Appa…

Backroads of Appalachia awarded ARC ARISE grant to support expansion of adventure tourism corridor - NKyTribune

Backroads of Appalachia has been awarded a competitive ARISE (Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies) grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, recognizing the organization’s work in leveraging motorsports tourism to drive sustainable economic revitalization across Eastern Kentucky and Central Appalachia. (Photo from Backroads of Appalachia) The $3,809,250 grant will support the expansion of Backroads of Appalachia’s advent…

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces More Than $5 Million in Appalachian Regional Commission Grants - The Virginian Review

RICHMOND, VA (VR) — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that he is recommending 13 projects for funding by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), totaling $5.356 million in grants. ARC will finalize approval of these project awards later this year.  “These projects represent the strong entrepreneurial spirit and economic innovation of the Appalachian region,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “ARC plays […] The post Governor Glenn Youngkin Announc…

ARC convening inaugural Regional Assembly of Public Officials - SaportaReport

For the first time ever, the Atlanta Regional Commission will convene the mayors, city council representatives and county commissioners from the 11-county region. The all-day Regional Assembly of Public Officials will be held June 26 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Cobb County. The event will bring together elected leaders from 76 cities and 11 counties for “a day of collaboration, learning and regional problem-solving,” according to the organize…