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Grants leverage cultural, natural, community, structural and economic assets in Southwest Virginia
RICHMOND - Governor Bob McDonnell today announced $2.2 million in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grants for 10 projects in the ARC region, which encompasses 25 counties and eight independent cities in Southwest Virginia.
“ARC funds are part of an economic development strategy to spur growth in the Appalachian region,” said Governor McDonnell. “We are encouraging development in communities that are poised for future growth by funding projects such as infrastructure, education, tourism and entrepreneurship support.”
Established in 1965, the general goal of the ARC program is to assist the region in achieving economic prosperity that more completely reflects the nation’s overall prosperity. ARC funds are broadly aimed at providing economic development in the Appalachian Region by funding projects such as infrastructure, entrepreneurship support and workforce development. The grants support the goal of building a strong and sustainable asset-based economy by bringing jobs and prosperity to Appalachian communities while preserving their character.
2013 Virginia Appalachian Regional Commission Program Grants:
Applicant
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Project Name
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ARC Award
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New College Foundation
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New College Center of Excellence
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$ 200,000
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The Highland Center
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Attracting New Residents to Highland County
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$ 50,000
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Emory and Henry College
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Creation of classrooms with lab facilities for Emory and Henry College School of Health Sciences
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$ 500,000
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People Incorporated Financial Services
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People Incorporated Financial Services Small Business Boot Camp
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$ 75,513
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The Crooked Road
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Crooked Road Economic Impact Assessment
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$ 10,000
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Mountain Empire Community College
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Mountain Empire College Access Initiative
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$ 99,612
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Town of Big Stone Gap
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Big Stone Gap Visitors Center
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$ 51,294
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Wise County Public Service Authority
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Roda, Osaka and Stonega Sewer Project – Phase I
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$ 500,000
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St. Paul IDA
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Willis Building Renovation
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$ 500,000
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Town of Haysi
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Haysi Trails Center Development Project
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$ 288,564
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Total
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$ 2,272,938
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