Congressman Aderholt Announces $1 Million ARC Grant for the City of Dora

Image June 26, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt announced the approval of an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant of $1,000,000 to the City of Dora, AL. The ARC grant will be used to build a new 250,000-gallon elevated water storage tank and 1,000 linear feet of water main to enable development at Heritage Landing. This project will open the site for industrial, commercial, or retail developments. Heritage Landing is a 50-acre development site along Interstate 22 Exit 78. “This investment will create long-term prosperity and support economic and workforce development for the region by opening up eleven construction ready development sites," said Congressman Aderholt. “As the existing water system prohibits future development, this ARC grant is a step towards bringing new businesses to Dora and the surrounding communities.” In addition to ARC funds, local sources are providing $1,000,000 bringing the project total to $2,000,000. The Appalachian Regional Commission is an economic development partnership of the federal government and 13 state governments focused on strengthening economic growth and opportunity across the Appalachian region. Issues :