O'Brien Praises the Release of the Appalachian Community Grant Program
October 20, 2022
Sandra O'Brien News
COLUMBUS— State Senator Sandra O'Brien (R-Ashtabula) is pleased with the release of details on a major effort to improve the quality of life for the people of Appalachia in Ohio. The Appalachian Community Grant Program will infuse $500 million into Ohio's 32-county Appalachian region to revitalize communities and stimulate transformational change.
"This is a fantastic investment in our communities that may lack the resources to bring innovative ideas to life," O'Brien said. "The people of Appalachia know best what obstacles and community challenges they face, and these grant funds will help bridge the gap between ideas and action."
As part of this program, up to $30 million will support project planning and technical assistance, and the remaining $470 million will be awarded to implement development projects. The Governor’s Office of Appalachia will begin accepting grant applications on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.
For more information and guidelines about the program, click here.
"This is a fantastic investment in our communities that may lack the resources to bring innovative ideas to life," O'Brien said. "The people of Appalachia know best what obstacles and community challenges they face, and these grant funds will help bridge the gap between ideas and action."
As part of this program, up to $30 million will support project planning and technical assistance, and the remaining $470 million will be awarded to implement development projects. The Governor’s Office of Appalachia will begin accepting grant applications on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.
For more information and guidelines about the program, click here.