
Appalachia’s 74 local development districts play a critical role in community and economic growth, often serving as the primary 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 has awarded nearly $4 million to 41 LDDs across 11 Appalachian states. Recipients will use funds to increase staffing and capacity to support local governments and nonprofits in the management of federal funds.

ARC Awards $1 Million through READY LDDs
In October 2023, ARC awarded $1 million to 10 LDDs across nine Appalachian states. This award brought ARC to a grand total of nearly $4 million awarded in just five months to help recipients hire staff and expand support for their communities.