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Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) GEAR UP Grant

Hagerstown Community College

Funding Amount

$260,110 (with additional $260,110 institutional match, total project funding $520,220)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

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Cycle
One-time opportunity
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) GEAR UP Grant

Program Name: Gear Up Equipment and Advanced Resources for Upgrading Professional Drivers (GEAR UP)

Status: Active

Award Amount: $260,110 from ARC (with institutional match of $260,110, total project funding $520,220)

Geographic Scope: Appalachian region (Hagerstown, Maryland)

Focus Areas:

  • Commercial Vehicle Transportation Program (truck driver training)

  • Workforce development for advanced transportation industry

  • CDL exam preparation
  • Project Details:

  • Students Served: 65 students prepared for various careers

  • Program Location: D.M. Bowman Family Workforce Training Center on Northern Avenue, Hagerstown

  • Program Focus: Enhanced Commercial Vehicle Transportation Program including:

  • - Driving techniques
    - Road safety
    - Vehicle inspections
    - Vehicle maneuvering
  • Goal: Support economic growth by expanding skilled workforce in transportation
  • About ARC: The Appalachian Regional Commission is an economic development agency of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 423 counties across the Appalachian region. Mission: to innovate, partner, and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia.

    Contact Information:

  • ARC Website: www.arc.gov

  • HCC Bowman Center: www.hagerstowncc.edu/btc
  • What Hagerstown Community College actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    1
    Total given
    $251K
    Median grant
    $251K
    • By dollars: Maryland 100%. Top recipient cities: Hagerstown, MD.

    Example grants

    • Hagerstown Community College · Hagerstown, MD

      Capital campaign and other assistance

      $251K

    IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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    Fields of Work

    workforce-developmenteducation

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