Appalachian Local Development District Assistance (23.009)
Program
23.009 Appalachian Local Development District Assistance
Federal Agency
Agency: Appalachian Regional Commission
Authorization
Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, Section 302, Public Law 89-4, as amended, 40 U.S.C. 14321.
Program Number
23.009
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide planning and development resources in multicounty 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
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. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.
Application 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 Procedure
OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. 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. 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 Procedure
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.
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. 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. No progress reports are required. 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. 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.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. 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 27, 2003), "Audit of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 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.
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Financial Information
Account Identification
46-0200-0-1-452.
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 08 $6,982,160; FY 09 est $7,000,000; FY 10 est $7,000,000
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.
Related Programs
11.303 Economic Development_Technical Assistance
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices. Refer to Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Carolyn R. Cleveland 1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 600
, Washington, District of Columbia 20009 Email: ccleveland@arc.gov Phone: 2028847713
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2008: 72 local development districts were aided in FY2008. Fiscal Year 2009: 74 local development districts will be aided in FY2009. Fiscal Year 2010: 74 local development districts will be aided in FY2009.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
See APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS.
