Appalachian Research, Technical Assistance, and Demonstration Projects

 

To expand the knowledge of the region to the fullest extent possible by means of research (including investigations, studies, technical assistance and demonstration projects) in order to assist the Commission in accomplishing the objectives of the Act, and implementation of the ARC strategic plan.

Active 23.011 Appalachian Regional Commission B - Project Grants Not applicable. Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, Section 302, Public Law 89-4, as amended; 40 U.S.C. 14321. Qualified candidates with subject matter experience who respond to Commission issued requests for proposals that are advertised on the Appalachian Regional Commission website (www.arc.gov). States and local public bodies. Projects must conform to the Appalachian Regional Commission Strategic Plan. Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. An environmental impact assessment is not required for this listing. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. The Appalachian Regional Commission reviews and prioritizes research and evaluation projects necessary to further the goals of the agency's strategic plan. The Executive Director approves individual contractors. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Candidates with subject matter expertise can respond to publicly advertised requests for proposals. Requests for proposals are located on the ARC website: www.arc.gov. The Commission reviews and prioritizes research projects to be completed each year. Upon determination that the approved project is eligible within a Commission approved Appalachian Strategic Plan, the Executive Director determines that the project satisfies all Federal requirements. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 15 to 60 days after the receipt of the application at the Commission. Not applicable. Yes, renewals are possible. They are processed in the same manner as the original application. See APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS. To research the feasibility of plans and programs for concerted economic and community development. Priority will be given to research and technical assistance related to job creation projects. Project activities can include investigations, research, studies, evaluations, and assessments of needs, potentials, or attainments of the people of the region. All developments resulting from such research must be made freely available to the general public. Existing research by other agencies is to be utilized as much as possible. Not applicable. As required by the Commission, in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, Public Law 104-156. As required by the terms of the contract. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Usually 12 months. Assistance is provided as required. A schedule for payment is included in the contract proposal. However, ARC retains 10% of funds until the project is completed. Refer to Appendix IV of the Catalog. Jill Wilmoth
1666 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 600
Washington, DC 20009 US
jwilmoth@arc.gov
Phone: 202-884-7668 http://www.arc.gov 46-0200-0-1-452 (Project Grants) FY 16$1,064,328.00; FY 18 Estimate Not Available FY 17 est $1,000,000.00; Not applicable/available. "The Appalachian Regional Commission Code" (limited distribution); "Appalachian Regional Commission Project Guidelines" (limited distribution); Research Program Prospectus (limited distribution).