Appalachia’s 74 local development districts play a critical role in community and economic growth, often serving as the primary economic development organizations in rural areas. With a variety of federal funding sources available, LDDs need support to help their communities identify, access and best utilize these opportunities.
Through READY LDDs, ARC awarded funding (no match required) to help LDDs enhance efficiencies to plan and implement economic and community development projects.
Helping LDDs Strengthen Economies
Through READY LDDs, ARC has awarded nearly $4 million to 41 LDDs across 11 Appalachian states.
Recipients use funds to increase their support of local governments and nonprofits as they apply for, and manage, federally funded economic development projects.
Contact Us
If you have questions, please contact READY@arc.gov.