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Since 2005, The Center for Rural Development’s Developing and Implementing Community Strategies Program has presented $264,000 in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) federal funding support to 23 communities across Southern and Eastern Kentucky.

The funds, awarded in the form of ARC mini-grants, can be used for either the successful creation of a strategic plan or the implementation of priority community development projects identified in existing strategic plans. All projects must be completed within a six-month period.

Counties eligible to apply for ARC funding support through The Center include: Bath, Bell, Breathitt, Casey, Clay, Clinton, Cumberland, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Jackson, Johnson, Knott, Knox, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lincoln, Magoffin, Martin, McCreary, Menifee, Monroe, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Rockcastle, Russell, Wayne, Whitley, and Wolfe. Cities within those counties may also apply.