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American Rescue Plan Helps Springfield, Missouri Transition Away from Coal

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced last month a $1.5 million award in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to increase cargo capacity to...

Southeast Ohio Leaning into Big Federal Wins

Rural Action CEO Debbie Phillips and Athens, Ohio Mayor Steve Patterson shared how recent federal action, like the American Rescue Plan (ARP), the Infrastructure,...

Ironton, Ohio Receives $2 Million in ARPA Funds for Infrastructure

Under the Coal Communities Commitment, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) is leveraging American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to diversify the economy of Ironton,...

American Rescue Plan Directing Funds to “Service Deserts” for Rural Homelessness

In a first-of-its-kind funding opportunity, The Biden-Harris administration has made $54.5 million in funding available specifically to address homelessness in rural communities in May...

ARPA Funds Leveraged for Workforce Development in NC Coal Town

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced last month nearly $700,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to support a new workforce development center...