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Appalachian Regional Commission Grant Program

Currently not accepting proposals. Check back in February 2024.

Project Proposal Solicitation

Washington County Office of Grant Management accepts project proposals each Spring for the  Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant ProgramThis federally funded program provides grants to eligible entities for projects related to the following goals:

  • Economic Opportunities – entrepreneurial and business development strategies that strengthen Appalachia’s economy.
  • Ready Workforce – improve the education, knowledge, skills, and health of residents to work and succeed in Appalachia.
  • Critical Infrastructure – Invest in critical infrastructure, especially broadband; transportation, and water/wastewater systems.
  • Natural and Cultural Assets – strengthen the 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.

Appalachian Regional Commission grants require a 50% match, and matching funds must be identified and committed at time of application to ARC.  Furthermore, projects should be able to demonstrate measurable outcomes and/or economic impact.

Project Proposal Submission Process:

  1. Submit the Preliminary Project Proposal and ARC Project Budget Sources and Funding Sources forms to the Office of Grant Management.
  2. Projects will be reviewed and ranked by the Washington County Commissioners
  3. The County ranked projects will be submitted to Tri-County Council for Western Maryland for regional ranking
  4. Top ranking projects will receive a letter in early Fall inviting them to submit a formal grant application for the approved project to the Appalachian Regional Commission.  This application will be due in November.

Submittals may be emailed to Susan Buchanan at [email protected].

(Please note that a confirmation email will be sent within 24 business hours, if you do not receive this confirmation contact the Office of Grant Management at 240-313-2040.)

Additional information about the Appalachian Regional Commission can be found at arc.gov.

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Washington County Administration Complex

100 West Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Suite 2200

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (240) 313-2040
Fax: (240) 313-2041

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