North Central is now accepting pre-applications for ARC Area Development or Local Access Road projects through June 30th.


Applicants must operate in ARC-designated counties—all six counties the North Central PA region (Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter) are eligible. Eligible applicants include the following:

  • • Local goverments
  • • Nonprofit organization
  • • Educational institutions
  • • Economic development agencies
  • • Regional planning bodies
  • • Other public or private entities

Proposed projects must show potential for measurable community/economic impact, and also clearly demonstrate alignment with at least one of ARC’s Strategic Goals.

Preference will be given to proposals that are implementation-ready, include a feasible budget, and provide evidence of committed matching funds. ARC will fund a certain percentage of total project costs, depending on your county’s designated economic status (see right).

▼ Transitional Counties (up to 50%)

             Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, Potter

▼ At-Risk Counties (up to 70%)

             Cameron

Completed pre-applications should be emailed to Sherry Dumire, ARC/EDA Director by May 30, 2025. Feel free to contact Sherry with any questions or for technical assistance regarding your pre-application.

(814) 773-3162 ext. 3052
sdumire@ncentral.com