Expert Help and Support for ARC Grant Administration

Appalachian Management Systems, LLP (AMS) provides “Basic Agency” support for State and Federal agencies administrating Appalachian Regional Commission grants. AMS staff have over 20 years of proven experience providing the required contract oversight and technical advice needed to assure federal grants are in compliance with applicable Federal Laws and Regulations.

​Depend on Experience

Serving as a Basic Agency requires technical and financial expertise to ensure all required federal guidelines are met. When you need help with ARC grant administration, depend on AMS, and put our deep experience, proven track record and detailed knowledge to work for you. 
Background
  • 20 years of ARC grant administration experience
  • Well established relationships with ARC program staff, grantees, LDD’s and engineers
  • Developed proven procedures and processes that adhere to all state and federal guidelines
  • Time tested project managers that assure satisfactory fiscal and implementaton progress

Environmental Reviews

AMS offers a proven NEPA environmental review process that reduces the costs and administrative burden of completing reviews, shortens the environmental review period, and ensures environmental protection and compliance with NEPA and other federal regulations.
Services
  • We offer Preliminary Environmental Assessments to help you get started
  • Streamlined NEPA Reviews that keep you moving forward, faster
  • Life-cycle Support - We coordinate the process from initiation to close
  • Efficient and effective - Reduce your costs with shorter review periods

Federal Compliance

Step by step, AMS staff take grantees thru the complex process of compliance with all applicable Federal Laws and Regulations. Call us to find out how AMS helps grantees avoid many common pitfalls in this important part of the grant administration process.
Compliance Review
  • Environmental and Engineering Reviews that are done carefully and completely
  • Guidance and assistance with Federal Wage Rate, Bidding and Building Requirements
  • Thorough and appropriate documentation of issues and status
  • Grant Close-out Process to Appalachian Regional Commission standards
​We are Appalachian Management Systems
Administrative services for State and Federal agencies
administrating Appalachian Regional Commission grants,
covering the 13 state Appalachian region from
​New York to Mississippi.​
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​Learn how AMS can be the “Basic Agency” for your program

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Contact Us

​bill@appalachianms.com

phil@appalachianms.com