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County officials say ARC distressed funding may be available after GKN departure
Summary
A committee member urged county leaders to pursue Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) distressed‑community funds following local job losses tied to GKN's exit, noting Forest County receives about $670,000 annually from ARC as an example.
A committee member recommended the county explore eligibility for distressed‑community funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission after recent job losses tied to GKN's departure. She said that Forest County receives roughly $670,000 a year from ARC as an example of how such funding can support revitalization efforts.
"I'm sure that we are distressed now with GKN leaving," she said, urging county staff and CCAP contacts to investigate how quickly Cameron County could be designated for ARC distressed funding and what steps would be required to apply.
