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THE APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISION
BASIC
OVERVIEW
The
Appalachian Regional Commission
was established by Congress in 1965 to support economic and social
development in theAppalachian Region.
The Commission is a unique partnership composed of the governors
of the 13 Appalachian states and a presidential appointee representing
the federal government. Grassroots participation is provided through
local development districts—multi-county organizations with
boards made up of elected officials, businesspeople, and other local
leaders.
In an era of reduced federal funds for valuable job-creating infrastructure,
the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) program continues to merge
local, state and federal funds to implement such projects.
Reduced federal and state funding for economic development projects
has contributed to intense competition for these funds, enabling
some projects to be funded, while others must wait their turn. Throughout
the six-county region, the need to improve municipal infrastructure
continues to grow, while the sources of funding for these improvements
continue to diminish. The ability to package multiple funding sources
for a single project continues to be a challenge in this environment.
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