Selected Recipients for this Program

Not Applicable.

Uses and Use Restrictions

For administrative expenses, including technical services of certified local development districts; in addition to the uses and use restrictions detailed in the Appalachian Regional Development Program (23.001), the local development district may use grant funds for the purchase of real estate and vehicles; and for space improvement and construction only with the express approval of ARC.

Funds may be used only in the performance of grantees program and in accordance with the budget, and amendments thereto, as approved by the Commission.

See restrictions listed under the Appalachian Regional Development Program (23.001).

For administrative expenses, including technical services of certified local development districts.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Multicounty organizations certified by the State.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Multicounty organizations.

Credentials/Documentation

Certificate by the Governor. State Appalachian Plan and Strategy Statement must describe the procedures for the participation of local development districts in the Appalachian development planning process. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Aplication and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

The State Alternate's Office is the coordinator for the Governor for Appalachian investments.

The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No.

A-102 must be used for this program.

Environmental impact information is not required for this program.

This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.

12372.

Application Procedures

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applications are approved by the State Member of ARC and the Federal Co-Chair. All proposed projects must meet the requirements of the State Appalachian Plan and Strategy Statement. Strategy statements are submitted to the Commission for approval annually prior to the Fall Commission meeting. A letter of transmittal signed by the State Member and Standard Form 424 are required.

Award Procedures

Upon determination that the State approved project is eligible within a Commission approved Appalachian State Development Plan and Strategy Statement, the Federal Co-chairman determines that the project satisfies all Federal requirements.

Deadlines

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Authorization

Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, Section 302, Public Law 89-4, as amended, 40 U.S.C. 14321.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Usually within 45 days after the receipt of the application at the Commission.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Renewals and amended applications follow the same procedures as the original application.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program. Matching Requirements: Administrative grants may be funded at 50%, wherever the local development district is located, except that a state may request that ARC participation be increased to as much as 75 percent for a local development district that includes a distressed county or counties within its service area or to as much as 70 percent for a local development district that includes an at-risk count or counties within its service area. See the ARC Code and ARC Project Guidelines for more details. This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Assistance is provided annually for 12 months. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: quarterly.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

A final report is required at the end of each calendar year from each local development district that includes an analysis of performance activities and financial expenditures.

Cash reports are not applicable.

Progress reports are not applicable.

Expenditure reports are not applicable.

Performance monitoring is not applicable.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. The Commission, the Federal Co-chairman of the Commission, and the Comptroller General of the United States shall have access for the purpose of audit and examination.

Records

The grantee shall keep records for not less than 3 years which fully disclose the purpose, amount and disposition of ARC funds and other contributions.

Financial Information

Account Identification

46-0200-0-1-452.

Obigations

(Project Grants) FY 16 $7,264,543; FY 17 est $7,000,000; and FY 18 Estimate Not Available

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

No Data Available.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

'The Appalachian Regional Commission Code' (available at www.arc.gov); 'ARC Travel Regulations;' 'ARC Section 302A Guidelines' and 'Audit Guide for Grants Made Under Section 302(A)(1) of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, as amended', and applicable OMB Circulars.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

See Regional Agency Offices. Refer to Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office

Jill Wilmoth 1666 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 600, Washington, District of Columbia 20009 Email: jwilmoth@arc.gov Phone: 202-884-7668

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

See APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS.