ARC Funding

FY2023 Area Development Grant Program

Southern Tier West annually solicits grant proposals for regionally significant projects through the Appalachia Regional Commission's (ARC) Areas Development Program. Review priorities are given for projects that will advance the goals and objectives of the Appalachian Regional Commission and at least one of New York State's Implementing Strategies for the investment of ARC's federal funding within the region. Southern Tier West seeks a diverse range of project proposals from area non-for-profit organizations and municipalities and provides individualized technical assistance to work with the applicants in the development of grant proposals that meet the region's eligibility requirements and exemplify measurable outcomes that support both ARC's and New York State's development goals.

Each year ARC provides funding for several hundred investments throughout the Appalachian Region, in areas such as business development, education and job training, communications, infrastructure, community development, rural healthcare, asset-based development, and leadership, and capacity development.

ARC Contact Info

Fileve Palmer
Regional Development Specialist
Email
716-945-5301 Ext. 2205

2023 ARC Program Links

Eligible projects must be consistent with one of ARC's Investment Goals:

GOAL 1: Economic Opportunities
Entrepreneurial and business development strategies
GOAL 2: Ready Workforce
Education, knowledge, skills and health or residents to work and succeed in Appalachia
GOAL 3: Critical Infrastructure
Broadband, water and wastewater systems
GOAL 4: Building Regional Culture and Tourism
Leveraging the Region's natural and cultural heritage assets
GOAL 5: Leadership & Community Capacity
Build the capacity and skills of current and next-generation leaders and organizations to innovate, collaborate, and advance community and economic development

Eligible entities include incorporated non-for-profits, municipalities (towns, villages counties) and other public entities such as IDAs and educational institutions in the member counties. Eligible maximum amount funded: $250,000. Funds must be matched at least dollar per dollar with cash and/or in-kind goods or services depending upon the type of proposal. Funds must be used for new activities/programs, or for an expansion of activities/programs. Funding of existing programs is not an eligible expense.

2024 GRANT TIMELINE	ACTIVITY
January 30, 2023	Call-out for Letters of Intent/Calendar Released
Tues. February 14, 2023	ARC General Information Session/ Zoom Webinar 10:00 AM - 12 Noon - RSVP to Dr. Fileve T. Palmer fpalmer@southerntierwest.org
Wed. March 15	Deadline: Letter of Intent by 4:00 PM email to: fpalmer@southerntierwest.org
Fri. March 31	Notification: LOI Status Communicated to Organizations and Municipalities
Fri. June 2	Deadline: Pre-application by 4:00 PM e-mail to fpalmer@southerntierwest.org
Thurs. July 13 (Tentatively)	Presentation of Proposals at STW Board Meeting; times for individual presentations
Fri. August 25	Deadline: Draft of full, final application's; all documents by 4:00 PM e-mail to fpalmer@southerntierwest.org
Fri. September 22	Deadline: Full final applications; all documents by 4:00 PM email to fpalmer@southerntierwest.org
June 2024	Notification: Applicants notified of grant status Potential start date of awarded projects

Guidance/Application Materials

Preapplication Materials

Final Applications Forms & Tables

1 - One Page Summary
1 - Checklist for ARC Construction Applications
2 - Certification Form
3 - ARC Application Table of Contents
4 - OMB SF-424 New Version
5 - SF 424A Budget Non-Construction
5 - SF 424C Construction
6 - SF 424B-VI.1. Non-Construction
6 - SF 424D Construction
7 - ARC Memorandum of Understanding
8 - NYS Self-Sufficiency
9 - NYS Sustainability Phased Effort
10 - Budget Format A Construction
10 - Budget Format B Non-Construction
11 - Table 4.1 Funding Sources, Commitment Status, and Uses