Funding Sources

​Southern Tier West represents Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua counties as a Local Development District (LDD) for the Appalachian Region Commission (ARC), and as an Economic Development District (EDD) under the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).  ​

ARC Funding
​The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is a regional economic development agency that represents a partnership of federal, state, and local government.  Local participation is provided through multi-county local development districts (LDDs).  Southern Tier West is this Region's Local Development District and if your project idea or program concept serves the counties of Allegany, Cattaraugus, or Chautauqua, you are welcome to work with the team at Southern Tier West to develop your Area Wide Development Program application.  The team will assist applicants with questions about program development, partners, grant writing, match and support requirements and budget.
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EDA Funding
​Southern Tier West represents three counties as an Economic Development District under the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).  Federal partners ARC and EDA offer investments to leverage private sector dollars that increase job opportunities, raise per capita income, promote infrastructure improvements and strengthen the capacity of people to complete global economies.  County participation and investments make these programs possible.
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