READY Grants to Grow is an ARC funding opportunity that helps Appalachian organizations obtain the skills, knowledge and resources necessary to strengthen their local economies – now and into the future.
In December 2025, ARC awarded over $11.6 million to 47 Appalachian organizations to address economic challenges and better serve communities.
Strengthening Local Economies
All READY Grants to Grow awardees have demonstrated how their projects will strengthen economically distressed and remote communities in Appalachia, and/or address their own challenges to better serve those communities.
Project activities will support:
- Individuals, including staff training or professional development.
- Organizations, including internal strategic planning and systems development, or expanding services.
- Communities, including launching a community-led planning process and enhancing community revitalization efforts.
Contact Us
If you have questions, please contact READY@arc.gov.