New York

Our Work In New York

In partnership with the New York State Department of State, Division of Local Government Services, ARC is supporting 40 projects in New York totaling $7.8 million in fiscal year (FY) 2025. These investments have been matched by $6.8 million in New York. They are also training and educating 814 students and workers, and benefiting the one million residents in New York’s 14 Appalachian counties.

State Partners

Governor:
Honorable Kathy Hochul

Governor’s ARC Representative:
Mark Pattison, Deputy Secretary of State for Local Government
email: mark.pattison@dos.ny.gov

New York State Department of State
1 Commerce Plaza, Suite 1015
99 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12231-0001

ARC State Program Manager:
Kyle Wilber, Appalachian Program Manager
email: kyle.wilber@dos.ny.gov

New York State Department of State
Division of Local Government
1 Commerce Plaza, Suite 1015
Tenth Floor
99 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12231-0001
518.473.3355

For more information on grants in New York, contact your state partners directly.
Email Your State Program Manager

Investment Impact

In FY 2025, ARC and the New York State Department of State, Division of Local Government Services partnered on the following investments and projects.

Community Leaders & Capacity
$2.9M
invested in growing the capacity of local leaders, organizations and communities to address challenges and create opportunities in New York
Workforce Ecosystem
$2.7M
invested in Appalachian New York to expand community systems that will help Appalachians obtain a job, stay on the job and advance their careers
Regional Culture & Tourism
$850K
invested in bolstering economic opportunities from New York’s local history, culture and natural assets
Additional Priorities
$1.4M
invested to ensure access to reliable and affordable broadband, clean water and updated wastewater systems and highways and in entrepreneurship and business development to strengthen the economy in New York

Investment Snapshot

Fiscal Year 2025

State Profile

Learn more about ARC’s fiscal year 2025 investments in New York.

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State Plans and Strategies

ARC’s current strategic plan is a blueprint for investments at the regional level. Each of Appalachia’s 13 states develops a companion four-year plan and annual strategy statement outlining its funding priorities for ARC projects.

Fiscal Year 2026

County Economic Status

Every year, ARC applies an index-based classification system to compare each county in the region with national averages to understand how counties are performing.

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Counties in Appalachia

(14 out of 62 counties): Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie*, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, and Tompkins

*Schoharie County is covered by two regional commissions but may only receive assistance from one commission in a given fiscal year. Schoharie County has elected not to be eligible for ARC assistance in FY 2026. If your proposed project includes Schoharie County, please coordinate with New York’s State Program Manager to discuss this matter further.

Local Development Districts

Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board
Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board
Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board

LDD County and Contact Information

State Links

New York State Government Website
New York State Tourism Website