Appalachian Local Development District Assistance (23.009)
Program
23.009 Appalachian Local Development District Assistance
Federal Agency
APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION
Authorization
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.
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 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
Multicounty organizations certified by the State.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Multicounty organizations.
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.
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. 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
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.
Program Accomplishments
There were 71 planning districts aided in fiscal year 2001.
Financial Information
Account Identification
46-0200-0-1-452.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $5,965,000; FY 03 est $5,900,000; and FY 04 est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$12,106 to $165,000; $84,020.
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.
Related Programs
11.303, Economic Development_Technical Assistance.
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.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
See USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
See APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS.
