Crawford County OKs $764,196 ARC grant agreement, approves dozens of routine payments and contracts

The Crawford County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 14 approved a resolution to partner with Penn Northwest and to execute an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant contract totaling $764,196, and directed the county planning department to work with local partners to administer the grant’s program elements.

The resolution, moved and seconded during the meeting, passed on a roll-call vote with the commissioners voting yes. Commissioners also ratified a large set of routine invoices, equipment and maintenance purchases, and a slate of fiscal-year 2025–26 human-services contracts and grants during the same meeting.

Why it matters: The ARC contract funds regional economic and community initiatives. The board’s direction to county planning makes the county the local administrator for program elements tied to the ARC award, giving Crawford County a formal role in managing grant activities and coordinating with partner agencies.

Key decisions and approvals

- ARC grant resolution: The board approved a resolution authorizing the execution of the ARC grant contract totaling $764,196 and directed the planning department to coordinate administration and local partners. The motion passed by roll call; the resolution will make county planning the point of contact for program delivery.

- Procurement and IT purchases: The board ratified several county IT and equipment purchases, including Android software support from Web Jammer for $15,000; two Dell laptops for human…