Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, Section
302, Public Law 89-4, as amended; 40 App. U.S.C. 302; Appalachian Regional
Development Reform Act of 1998, Public Law 105-393.
To provide planning and development resources in multi-county
areas; to help develop the technical competence essential to sound development
assistance; and to meet the objectives stated under the program entitled
Appalachian Regional Development (23.001).
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
Project Grants. Place Cursor Here for Definition
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 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 accord
with the budget, and amendments thereto, as approved by the Commission.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility: Multi-county organizations
certified by the State.
Credentials/Documentation: Certificate by the
Governor. State Appalachian Plan and Strategy Statement and Investment Program
must describe the procedures for the participation of local development
districts in the Appalachian development planning process. Costs will be
determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local
governments.
Pre-application 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. This program is excluded
from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure: Applications must be
submitted and approved by the State Member of ARC. All proposed projects must
meet the requirements of the State Appalachian Plan and Strategy Statement and
Investment Program submitted annually before December 15. A letter of
transmittal signed by the State Member and Standard Form 424 are required.
Award Procedure: Upon determination that the
State approved project is eligible within a Commission approved Appalachian
State Development Plan and Strategy Statement and Investment Program, the
Federal Co-chairman determines that the project satisfies all Federal
requirements.
Deadlines: Those imposed by each State and the
general requirement of the Commission; that is, proposed projects shall be
included in each of the State's approved project funding program which is
submitted annually before December 15, and grant applications should be
submitted to the Commission 90 days prior to the beginning of the grant period
(beginning of the calendar year).
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Usually
within 45 days after the receipt of the application at the Commission.
Appeals: None.
Renewals: Renewals and amended applications
follow the same procedures as the original application.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements: Applicants must
furnish at least 50 percent nonfederal funds of total eligible administrative,
planning and programming expenses as determined by the Commission.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Assistance
is provided quarterly for 12 months.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: Annual progress and financial reports in a
form and manner prescribed by the Commission.
Audits: 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. In accordance with the
provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audit of
States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal
entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal
awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year.
Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards
are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in
Circular No. A-133.
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.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 01 $5,965,000; FY 02 est
$5,900,000; and FY 03 est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance:
$12,106 to $165,000; Average: $84,020.
There were 71 planning districts aided in fiscal year 2001.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
"The Appalachian Regional Commission Code" (limited distribution);
"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: Refer to Appendix IV of
the Catalog.
Headquarters Office: Inquiries and proposals for
projects should be submitted first to the Appalachian State office designated
by the Governor. (See Appendix IV of the Catalog.) Other inquiries may be
addressed to: Executive Director, Appalachian Regional Commission, 1666
Connecticut Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20235. Telephone: (202) 884- 7700. Use
the same number for FTS.
