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
