The Appalachian Regional Commission is offering $5.7 million from the federal deficit to create jobs and bolster the economy in Western North Carolina. Projects include:
- $35,000 to the North Carolina Rural Entrepreneurship through Action Learning, Inc. for “convening partners to discuss regional needs,” holding expos, and training trainers.
- $500,000 to the North Carolina Department of Commerce for “support and technical assistance” for long-range planning.
- $100,000 to the Conservation Fund for job growth assistance, grant writing workshops, and three community development positions.
- $100,000 to Burke County for helping its citizens get bachelor’s degrees, professional training, and certification.
The article in the Hendersonville Times-News does not specify amounts that would be given to the Western North Carolina Housing Partnership for affordable housing and the 21st Century Communities Program for community development.
