Access to Capital project applicants are required to submit an operating plan as part of their application package (please refer to Access to Capital’s Application Checklist as well as Access to Capital’s Application and Operating Guidelines for more information).  This outline can be used as a tool to guide…

These guidelines provide Access to Capital (ATC) grantees with specific guidance about eligibility in applying; eligibility of borrowers; eligible and ineligible uses of grant funds; conflicts of interest; application requirements; post-award management and monitoring; audits; and consequences of non-compliance.

The Application for Federal Financial Assistance (AFFA) replaces the SF-424 as ARC’s standard application form. It is used to collect essential applicant and project information and must be completed, certified, and submitted as part of a full application package to ARC. All ARC applicants will be required to complete and certify…

ARC investments commonly fall into the project types below. These documents can help prospective applicants develop strong, competitive proposals for their specific project area. Each also highlights pertinent information including project examples, key investment principles, project considerations, and links to additional resources.  This material supplements other applicant resources for non-construction…

All applicants requesting ARC investment funding for construction projects should refer to this template to develop a complete project application. Applicants should follow the template when drafting an application for submission to their ARC State Program and/or reference the document prior to developing an application for direct submission into Pathways,…

All applicants requesting ARC investment funding for non-construction projects should refer to this template to develop a complete project application. Applicants should follow the template when drafting an application for submission to their ARC State Program and/or reference the document prior to developing an application for direct submission…

The domestic content requirements of the Buy America Preference deriving from of the Build America, Buy America Act (“BABA”) apply broadly to ARC-funded infrastructure projects. These requirements apply to projects involving the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of infrastructure in sectors, including but not limited to transportation, water…

This video series introduces prospective grant applicants to ARC’s budget and match requirements. It also defines ARC’s required match rates and gives guidance on budget and match documentation for both construction and non-construction project applications. Additional Resources Match Requirements for ARC Grants County Economic Status Designations…

The ARC Form 2 is specifically designed for completion by Local Access Road (LAR) project applicants requesting ARC Access Road Program funds. Other ARC construction project applicants do not need to complete ARC Form 2. ARC Form 2 – pdf 92 KB…

The guidelines set forth the criteria for approval of ARC projects reflecting the requirements of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 (ARDA), as amended, the ARC Code, and the provisions of the ARC Strategic Plan.

What is BABA?  The Build America, Buy America Act, part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (2021). It requires that iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in federally funded infrastructure projects be produced in the United States, unless a waiver applies.  Does BABA apply to…

The manual, templates and resources on this page were created to help current and prospective grantees comply with Build America, Buy America (BABA) preference requirements on ARC-funded construction projects.   Step 1: Review the Checklist Are you planning a construction project? Or are you a current grantee with an RSBA-administered construction project? Review the checklist that best suits your situation; it will help you navigate…

The manual, templates and resources on this page were created to help registered state basic agencies (RSBAs) with the administration of Build America, Buy America (BABA) preference requirements for ARC-funded construction projects. Who should read this?This document is a working tool for RSBA staff to…

ARC is responsible for processing and approving all Build America, Buy America (BABA) waiver requests relating to ARC Financial Assistance, including waivers requested by recipients and on behalf of subrecipients. Every waiver must be reviewed by the Made in America Office. To the greatest extent practicable, waivers should…

In accordance with the ACCESS BROADBAND Act, all applications for ARC-funded broadband projects must complete and include the following templates in their proposal. ARC is required to submit this information to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for their…