Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
The Appalachian Regional Commission is a federal-state partnership that works with the people of Appalachia to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life.
OHIO: (those in bold are within Buckeye Hills Region): Adams, Ashtabula, Athens, Belmont, Brown, Carroll, Clermont, Columbiana, Coshocton, Gallia, Guernsey, Harrison, Highland, Hocking, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lawrence, Mahoning, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Vinton, and Washington Counties
BH-HVRDD PRIORITIES
In addition to meeting an ARC Goal and State Strategy, ARC projects considered for funding in the BH-HVRDD must meet one of the following priority areas:
1) Create and/or retain private sector jobs in the District
2) Extend or upgrade water or sewer service to residents of the District
3) Provide quality health care to residents of the District
4) Provide job skills training to residents of the District
NOTE: Projects recommended for ARC funding by BH-HVRDD must have ALL matching funds committed.
Project Example
Health Care
Ensuring adequate health care services are available to our area of Appalachia was a focal point in the 80s. The Coolville Medical Center was opened in Athens County in 1980, and the Morgan County Health Center, operated by Bethesda Hospital, Zanesville and the Morgan County Commissioners, was also completed in 1980. The opening of this health center fulfilled over eight years of work by many different agencies, groups and individuals. Buckeye Hills coordinated funding for the project.
Website: www.arc.gov