Appalachian Development Highway System
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To provide a highway system which, in conjunction with other federally-aided highways, will open up areas with development potential within Appalachia where commerce and communication have been inhibited by lack of adequate access.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
State governments only are eligible for development highways within their Appalachian portions.
Beneficiaries
- 19
States
How to Apply
Application Procedure
The ARC has established a corridor system. The Appalachian State office designated by the State Member submits an application for construction within this system to the Commission for consideration. ARC must concur in detailed highway locations and construction centerlines. Upon such approval, State highway departments may submit plans to implement projects to the State-level office of Federal Highway Administration.
Award Procedure
Upon determination that the State approved project is eligible within a Commission approved Appalachian Highway Plan, the Federal Co-chairman notifies FHWA of centerline approval after determining that the project satisfies all Federal requirements. The Department of Transportation is then notified, administers the grants and disburses the funds.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The grants may be used for preliminary engineering, right-of-way, and construction of highways meeting the objectives stated above. Total highway construction may not exceed 3,090 miles for the 13-State system. The highways must be accepted and maintained as a Federal-aid highway. Refer to general use restrictions stated in the Appalachian Regional Development program (23.001).
Required Documentation
Segments must be approved by the ARC and projects must be processed in accordance with State Highway department and Federal Highway Administration procedures.
Matching Requirements
Funding for work on the Appalachian Development Highway System is allowed at 100%, wherever the project is located. Please see the ARC Code for more details.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements